by Mindy Lighthipe | Oct 13, 2019 | Animal Rescue, Art Destinations, ASBA-American Society of Botanical Artists, Conservation, Costa Rica, Field Sketching, Inspiration, Scientific Illustration, Workshops
I had the great honor of being interviewed by Tania Marien of Talaterra Podcast last week. I met Tania at an ASBA meeting in Pasadena, California in 2005. At the time she had an online presence called Plantae which catered to all things plants, including botanical...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Oct 5, 2019 | Art Destinations, ASBA-American Society of Botanical Artists, Conservation, Costa Rica, Environmental Concerns, Scientific Illustration, Uncategorized
WOW- She is one Awesome Artist! More and more these days climate change and destruction of habitat is of great concern. As artists we have the ability to make an impact with our art as a means of communication, education, and beauty. I met Vicky Earle about 6 years...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Sep 4, 2019 | Online Art Classes, Videos, Watercolor Tips
I love the Chisel BRUSH for watercolor!!!! My favorite was the Loew Cornel’s Comfort Grip chisel brush and to my dismay….they discontinued it. I searched the internet to find a suitable substitute and found some. Here is a video I did to help you to know...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Aug 25, 2019 | Art Exhibits, Bird Art, Printmaking, Solar Etching
So you may thinking…… what the heck is a CORVID and what is a MURDER of them? Corvidae is the Latin name for a family of birds which contain crows, ravens, rooks, jackdaws, jays, magpies, treepies, choughs and nutcrackers. This family of birds is found world wide with...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Aug 17, 2019 | Colored Pencil, Online Art Classes, Watercolor Tips
Is color theory something that seems vague, not giving you enough information to create successful color mixing? How would you like to reliably create recipes for continued success in your paintings? I have to admit that color mixing was semi-easy for me. I have...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Aug 6, 2019 | Botanical Art, Light on Form, Online Art Classes, Uncategorized, Watercolor Tips
Does it seem impossible to get predictable results in watercolor? Does it seem fussy and unforgivable? If you are thinking watercolor is difficult, you are not alone. I found this to be true for many years. I took several watercolor classes and never got the hang of...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Jul 30, 2019 | Art Destinations, Costa Rica, Digital Photography, Photography Tips, Photoshop, Workshops
Do you feel like a dinosaur at times when it comes to the digital world and all the slick flashy technology? It seems almost impossible to keep up with the latest apps, cameras, iPads and gadgets flooding the market. Do you buy a smart phone, an iPad, a DSLR or Point...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Jul 23, 2019 | Uncategorized
For those of you who know me, you may find this hard to believe…. I am an introvert. Are you kidding me? Nope. I am an only child of an only child. I never had children. I didn’t join clubs, go to the prom or spend much time socializing while growing up. I was and...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Jul 16, 2019 | Art Destinations, Costa Rica, Field Sketching, Inspiration, Online Art Classes, Sketchbooks, Time Management
Are you picking at every little thing in your art? Are you constantly doubting yourself and finding criticism at every stroke? Do you ask yourself these questions… How much time should I practice until I get good enough? When will I get good enough to use good art...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Jul 9, 2019 | Art Destinations, Costa Rica, How-To, Online Art Classes
Do you want to gain confidence in your drawing skills and be able to draw any natural subject? There are so many different ways you can gain confidence in your drawing skills. We have already talked about making a commitment and finding time for your creative...
