by Mindy Lighthipe | Aug 1, 2017 | Costa Rica, Digital Photography, How-To, Photography Tips, Workshops
I am super excited with my new iPhone 7Plus! Having a camera with me at all times is essential. You never know when you are going to come across something special that you want to take a quick picture of. Lugging around cameras especially DSLR’s that have...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Apr 26, 2015 | ASBA-American Society of Botanical Artists, Botanical Art, Digital Photography, Drawing Tips, How-To, Light on Form, Online Art Classes, Scientific Illustration, Videos
The more I teach, the more I learn! Teaching online is a new and exciting experience for me. I am spending countless hours in my studio talking to an invisible classroom as I create the videos. When I am face to face with a group of people it is much easier to tell if...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Feb 18, 2015 | Costa Rica, Digital Photography, Photography Tips, Uncategorized
I just got back from my trip to Costa Rica. We had 10 days of pure heaven, photographing and sketching the wonders of the rainforest. One of things I enjoyed the most was taking pictures with my iPhone. I have the iPhone 5s and it does a great job in taking close up...
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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...
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...
