by Mindy Lighthipe | Jun 29, 2017 | Animal Portraits, Animal Rescue, Art Destinations, Bird Art, Colored Pencil, Conservation, Costa Rica, Workshops
I have been traveling to Costa Rica for over 30 years. In my travels I search out places that are off the beaten path. I am not much for conventional tourism. It would be unusual for me to be drinking a pina colada on a white sandy beach. I prefer to find places where...
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by Mindy Lighthipe | May 21, 2014 | Art Destinations, Bird Art, Digital Photography, Photography Tips, Uncategorized, Videos
I use my camera as a research tool to photograph my subjects. I am always debating whether or not I should spend tons of money and buy a super duper camera. It is difficult for me to take pictures when I have too many bells and whistles. If I have to keep changes...
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by Mindy Lighthipe | May 4, 2014 | Art Destinations, Business Practices for Artists, Colored Pencil, Conservation, How-To, Photoshop, Reproduction, T-Shirt Designs, Uncategorized
When I start a project for a client I always start with the finished product size or sizes. It is necessary to know what the end use will be. I want my clients to get the most versatile design work that can multi-purpose across a number of platforms. At first I found...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Dec 24, 2013 | Animal Portraits, Art Destinations, Bird Art, Colored Pencil, Costa Rica, Digital Photography, Gallery, Photography Tips
The Aracari and Photographer Permission- I have loved the aracari ever since I saw it flying in the rainforest in Costa Rica. It is a small toucan and is not as easy to spot as a toucan because of its size. They love to eat palm nuts and this is usually where you can...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Aug 21, 2013 | Art Destinations, Art Exhibits, Costa Rica, Digital Photography, Insect Art, Pinterest, Uncategorized
A Bug’s Life Photography Exhibit I am thrilled that my super duper friend Nancy Richmond has gotten 4 of her insect photographs into the permanent collection in the 1650 Gallery in Los Angeles, CA. The juried show is titled, ” A Bug’s Life” and...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Aug 4, 2013 | Art Destinations, Conservation, Costa Rica, Digital Photography, Environmental Concerns, Field Sketching, Uncategorized, Workshops
Do you LOVE chocolate? My good friends at Sibú Chocolate are making the BEST handmade organic chocolate in Costa Rica! I met George Soriano in Costa Rica almost 18 years ago when he was working for an Eco-tour Company. In 2007 George and his partner Julio Fernandez...
