by Mindy Lighthipe | Colored Pencil, Insect Art, Pen & Ink, Uncategorized, Workshops
A Childhood Mystery That Never Left Me I grew up in New Jersey, and every summer there was a moment when the air would suddenly fill with the strangest sound. As a kid, I was convinced we were being invaded by aliens. That eerie, buzzing chorus felt otherworldly—until...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Butterfly Art, Costa Rica, Insect Art, Scientific Illustration, Uncategorized, Workshops
An Electric Flash of Blue: Drawing the Magic of the Blue Morpho I still remember the very first time I saw a Blue Morpho butterfly in the Costa Rican rainforest. One moment the forest was deep green and shadowed—then zap!—an electric flash of blue zipped past me like...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Art Destinations, Uncategorized
There comes a time in life when collecting memories matters more than collecting things. For me, that time is now. Travel has become the most meaningful gift I can give myself—an opportunity to explore the world, embrace new cultures, and fill my life with...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Insect Art, Workshops
From the Rainforest to the Easel: Drawing the Purple Grasshopper” The natural world is full of tiny treasures, and few are as dazzling as the Titanacris albipes, the Purple Grasshopper from Peru. With iridescent violet wings and elegant anatomy, this species embodies...
by Mindy Lighthipe | How-To, Insect Art, Online Art Classes
💀 Draw the Death’s-head Hawkmoth: Art, Anatomy & Myth Collide Few insects in the world inspire as much fascination as the mysterious Death’s-head Hawkmoth. Known for the eerie skull-shaped marking on its thorax, this species—Acherontia lachesis, A. atropos, and A....
by Mindy Lighthipe | Online Art Classes, Photoshop
Unlock the Power of Photoshop Elements: A Must-Have Tool for Artists As an artist, your creativity shines through your work. When it comes to sharing it with the world, there’s a critical skill many overlook—presenting your artwork digitally....
by Mindy Lighthipe | Art Destinations, Uncategorized
Journey to Peru: An Unforgettable Adventure This past July, I had the extraordinary opportunity to travel to Peru with a wonderful group of like-minded travelers. My first introduction to Peru was back in 2017 on a scouting trip with Holbrook Travel, where I was...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Animal Portraits, Art For Conservation, Conservation, Environmental Concerns, Light on Form, Uncategorized
Protecting Florida’s Black Bears: Art for Conservation I am deeply saddened by the decision of Florida Wildlife Commission to vote on allowing a bear hunt. This October, Florida’s black bears face a new threat — a scheduled bear hunt that could endanger not only...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Botanical Art, Colored Pencil, How-To, Scientific Illustration, Workshops
Fall Harvest Drawing & Painting Workshop at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens September 22–26 | 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. All Levels Welcome | Ages 14+ Autumn is a spectacular time for artists, and what better way to capture the season than with a week-long fall art...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Online Art Classes, Uncategorized, Watercolor Tips
Unlocking the Power of a Limited Watercolor Palette: How 3 Colors Can Paint a Garden I’ll admit it… I’m a color junkie. I absolutely love bold, vibrant color—and I have the overflowing paint drawers to prove it. Every time a juicy new tube of watercolor hits the...
