by Mindy Lighthipe | Nov 4, 2012 | 52/52 Challenge, Botanical Art, Conservation, Environmental Concerns, Native Species, Paintings, Uncategorized
I hope that everyone on the eastern coast of the USA are recovering from the effects of Hurricane Sandy. I have friends and family who still do not have power and some that have massive property damage. My heart goes out to everyone and hope that things get back to...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Jul 31, 2012 | Animal Portraits, Conservation, Drawing Tips, Uncategorized, Workshops
We want YOU to join us for a 5 day Artistic Adventure in Gainesville, Florida! October 22 – 26, 2012 Cost: $750 Join Award Winning Artists, Mindy Lighthipe and Patricia Wynne for 5 days in the heart of North Central...
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...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Jun 25, 2012 | 52/52 Challenge, Botanical Art, Conservation, Environmental Concerns, Invasive Species, Leaf Challenge, Native Species, Uncategorized
Painting #23- 3 Sassafras Leaves 3 Sassafras Leaves- Original Watercolor 10 x 14; Mindy Lighthipe ©2012 After a week of "Plant Camp" my head is spinning! I learned so much in the 5 day workshop. Some of it was horrifying and some of it was awesome. The...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Jun 17, 2012 | 52/52 Challenge, Botanical Art, Conservation, Environmental Concerns, Invasive Species, Orchids, Uncategorized
Painting #22; Cyrtopodium flavum "Cyrtopodium flavum" Watercolor 14 x 18 ©2012 Mindy Lighthipe I am feeling very fortunate these days about coming to live here in Gainesville, Florida. Gainesville is home to the University of Florida. The land of...
by Mindy Lighthipe | May 1, 2012 | Conservation, Environmental Concerns, Uncategorized
52/52 Painting Challenge Week # 16 The Year of the Bat Large Flying Fox (Pteropus vampyrus) Mindy Lighthipe © 2012 This is the final painting that I did from my Bat Photo Day at the Lubee Bat Conservancy. I really enjoyed seeing all the different bats that...
