by Mindy Lighthipe | Color Mixing, Experimentation Sparks Creativity, Gouache, Watercolor Tips
Understanding what’s really happening when you mix color You mix exactly the color you want…and then you need more of it. Somehow, the second mixture isn’t remotely the same! This is one of the most common frustrations I see artists have with color mixing. We often...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Drawing Tips, Experimentation Sparks Creativity, Graphite, Online Art Classes
Have you ever heard yourself or someone else say, “I can’t draw.” I have heard those three words more times than I can count. Maybe you’ve said them yourself. I can’t even draw a straight line. Everyone else in my family got the artistic talent. I wish I could...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Uncategorized
Tracing vellum may be one of the simplest—and most useful—tools in my studio. I’ve used it for years when creating botanical art and natural science illustrations, especially when I’m working through complicated compositions with overlapping leaves, flowers, insects,...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Costa Rica, Costa Rica Through an Artist's Eyes, Field Sketching, Scientific Illustration
What Happens After the Trip? Meet Nature Journal Artist Karen Johnson One of the greatest joys of leading art and nature expeditions is seeing what participants create long after they return home. The memories may fade with time, but the sketches, color notes,...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Art & Travel, Costa Rica, Costa Rica Through an Artist's Eyes
“My trip to Costa Rica truly changed my life and sent me down a completely new creative path.” — Pamela Mielke One of the greatest rewards of leading art adventures isn’t simply introducing people to incredible wildlife—it’s watching people...
