![The Pelican- How to Paint Larger than LIFE!]()
by Mindy Lighthipe | Apr 21, 2014 | Bird Art, E-Books, Gouache, Uncategorized, Watercolor Tips
I just finished a commission for a client who wanted a “Brown Pelican” for his new beach house in Florida. I was thrilled to receive this commission and then I found out he wanted it 40″ wide x 60″ tall. Yikes! I have never painted anything...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Mar 4, 2014 | Bird Art, Colored Pencil, Costa Rica, Digital Photography, Reproduction, Uncategorized
I don’t consider myself much of a bird watcher. I don’t really have the patience to wander or deliberately walk around with a pair of binoculars around my neck waiting to see a glimpse of something in the distance. I don’t have a bird list that I...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Jan 6, 2014 | Bird Art, Costa Rica, Digital Photography, Uncategorized, Workshops
Top 10 Reasons to go to Costa Rica! Click here for itinerary! 1. No SNOWY, DREARY, DANK, ICEY weather in Costa Rica 2. No down jackets, polar fleece or thermal gloves allowed. 3. Mindy shows you awesome ways to draw and photograph the amazing flora and fauna of Costa...
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 | Nov 12, 2012 | 52/52 Challenge, Art Exhibits, Bird Art, Conservation, Paintings, Uncategorized
Nature’s Eden I am pleased to write about a new organization I joined here in Florida. It is called Florida’s Eden. They are a group of artists, nature lovers and business people who all care about the delicate and amazing environment here in Florida. They...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Jul 28, 2012 | Bird Art, Colored Pencil, Conservation, Costa Rica, Native Species, Uncategorized
It has been a while since I posted. It has been a difficult time for me and my family. We have had a severe tragedy within our family. My husband, Joe lost his son Joey in a fatal accident. He passed away on July 10th. He broke his neck on July 1st in a boating...
