by Mindy Lighthipe | May 4, 2017 | Botanical Art, Conservation, Invasive Species, Uncategorized
I recently had the opportunity to create this painting for IFAS- Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences at the University of Florida. The project was designed as a new product for educators and aquatic plant management enthusiasts. Many people are unaware of the...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Feb 18, 2017 | ASBA-American Society of Botanical Artists, Bird Art, Botanical Art, Environmental Concerns, Native Species
In December of 2016 I had the wonderful opportunity to teach a group of artists at the Florida Society of Botanical Artists in Sarasota Florida. The society is a local chapter of the American Society of Botanical Artists. This was the third time they invited me to...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Nov 7, 2015 | ASBA-American Society of Botanical Artists, Botanical Art, Butterfly Art, Costa Rica, Insect Art, Uncategorized
This year My Biriba Fruit with Hairstreak Butterfly; Annona mucosa, Atlides polybe painting was accepted into the ASBA- NY Horticultural Society 18th Annual International Botanical Art Exhibit. The exhibit will be up until December 30, 2015. Here is the story behind...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Aug 30, 2015 | Botanical Art, Drawing Tips, eBook- Tutorial, Graphite, How-To, Scientific Illustration, Uncategorized, Videos
September brings a change in the season and for me it always means back to school. Ever since I can remember I went back to school in September, whether it was as a student or as a teacher. It is a time which reminds me to go back to the basics. As you already...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Aug 4, 2015 | ASBA-American Society of Botanical Artists, Botanical Art, Business Practices for Artists, Online Art Classes, Pen & Ink, Scientific Illustration
“How the heck do you break into the market?”…… this is a question I received from a student in my online Drawing the Beauty of Plants Class. The first thing I believe you need to figure out is exactly what you are looking to “break into” within the...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Jul 23, 2015 | Botanical Art, Drawing Tips, Graphite, How-To, Scientific Illustration
I was recently asked in my Drawing the Beauty of Plants class….”How much detail should I include in my drawings of botanical subjects…. especially leaves?” There are so many different ways to handle this question and I always start by...
