by Mindy Lighthipe | Experimentation Sparks Creativity, Watercolor Tips
Why I Stopped Buying Every Color of Paint I have a confession to make. I’m a color junkie. Some of you already new that! I’ve been fascinated by color for as long as I can remember. From the clothes I wear to the subjects I paint, color has always...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Drawing Tips, Field Sketching, Inspiration, Leaf Challenge, Time Management, Uncategorized
How I Stayed Creative During One of the Hardest Times of My Life There was a period in my life when creativity felt almost impossible. I was the sole caregiver for my mother during a long illness. My days were filled with worry, sleepless nights, appointments,...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Art Destinations, Art Retreats, Uncategorized
More Than an Art Retreat: A Creative Journey of Discovery in Portugal Have you ever felt stuck creatively? Perhaps you’ve taken classes, watched tutorials, and filled sketchbooks, yet still find yourself searching for that spark of inspiration that first...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Art For Conservation, Bird Art, Conservation, Costa Rica, Workshops
My art business is expanding in some exciting new ways! Last November, I traveled to Colombia to scout a potential destination for future art, culture, and photography adventures—and it completely exceeded my expectations. Colombia is a breathtaking country, rich in...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Art Destinations
I’m excited to share that our July 2026 journey to Peru is almost full — we now have 7 travelers confirmed and only 3 spaces remaining. This trip is designed for people who want more than a typical vacation. Together we’ll experience the incredible diversity of Peru...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Butterfly Art, Conservation, Costa Rica, Gouache, Insect Art, Online Art Classes, Uncategorized, Workshops
There is something magical about stepping into the rainforest for the first time — the sound of distant birds, the humidity in the air, and the feeling that life is unfolding everywhere around you. As I prepare to return once again to Costa Rica for my annual art and...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Animal Rescue, How-To, Online Art Classes, Photoshop, Uncategorized, Workshops
How a Rescue Cat Named King Arthur Changed My Life—and Sparked My Greeting Card Journey For more than 25 years, I’ve been deeply involved in animal rescue—especially with cats. My love of cats goes all the way back to childhood and has only grown stronger with time....
by Mindy Lighthipe | Business Practices for Artists, How-To, Online Art Classes, Photoshop
Photoshop Elements for Artists: A Live Zoom Workshop to Help You Scan, Clean, and Reproduce Your Artwork with Confidence As an artist, your focus should be on creating—not getting bogged down by tech tools that feel like a foreign language. If you’ve ever felt...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Art Destinations, Uncategorized
Time Is of the Essence — Join Me in Peru & Save $250 There are moments in life when you feel a clear pull—a knowing that it’s time to say yes to something meaningful. For me, travel has become that calling. Not just travel for sightseeing, but travel that opens...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Art For Conservation, Bird Art, How-To, Workshops
From Colombia to the Studio: A New 4-Week Hummingbird Art Class This past November, I was incredibly fortunate to travel to Colombia to explore a potential new destination for future traveling art workshops. I went with curiosity—and came home completely inspired....
