by Mindy Lighthipe | Aug 14, 2023 | Costa Rica, Field Sketching, Uncategorized, Workshops
I am always amazed at the beautiful art that is produced after participants come home from a tour with me to Costa Rica. The 10 day journey is a whirlwind experience with so much amazing wildlife encounters it is difficult to know where to focus one’s attention. Part...
by Mindy Lighthipe | May 26, 2023 | Art Destinations, Art Exhibits, Butterfly Art, Conservation, Insect Art
I can’t believe it has been 9 months since I posted a blog post! Wow, how time flies when you are having fun and keeping busy!!! Since the pandemic I have been teaching online via Zoom. In the past year things have opened up and I have wonderful opportunities to...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Aug 26, 2022 | Animal Rescue, Art Books, Art Destinations, Conservation, Costa Rica
Just before the pandemic hit my friend Denise Gillen and I partnered to create a children’s book, Where the Wild Sloths Roam. I have been traveling to Costa Rica for over 30 years and there is a special place in my heart for the wildlife. In 2018 I met Denise at...
by Mindy Lighthipe | May 31, 2022 | Art Destinations, Conservation, Costa Rica, Uncategorized
I can’t tell you all how happy I was to be able to return to Costa Rica for our annual Art & Photography Tour this past February 2022. I was lucky enough in 2020 to go to Costa Rica and lead the tour. I returned in early March just 2 days before the USA shut...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Jan 12, 2022 | Digital Photography, Inspiration, Photography Tips
Nancy Ori and Mindy Lighthipe to Host the Free Art Conference III I am super excited to join forces my dear friend Nancy Ori founder of NJ Photography Forum for her third free Zoom conference on February 6, 2022, from 3-5pm for artists. As two creatives we have...
