by Mindy Lighthipe | Color Mixing, Experimentation Sparks Creativity, Gouache, Watercolor Tips
Understanding what’s really happening when you mix color You mix exactly the color you want…and then you need more of it. Somehow, the second mixture isn’t remotely the same! This is one of the most common frustrations I see artists have with color mixing. We often...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Drawing Tips, Experimentation Sparks Creativity, Graphite, Online Art Classes
Have you ever heard yourself or someone else say, “I can’t draw.” I have heard those three words more times than I can count. Maybe you’ve said them yourself. I can’t even draw a straight line. Everyone else in my family got the artistic talent. I wish I could...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Butterfly Art, Experimentation Sparks Creativity, Insect Art, Scientific Illustration, Workshops
Did you know it’s National Moth Week? Butterflies often steal the spotlight, but moths are every bit as fascinating—and in my opinion, some are even more spectacular. One of my favorite species is the Madagascan Sunset Moth (Urania ripheus). With its...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Color Mixing, Experimentation Sparks Creativity, Uncategorized
Experimentation Sparks Creativity If you’ve ever mixed two beautiful colors together only to end up with a muddy mess, you’re not alone. Like many artists, I grew up believing there were three primary colors—red, yellow, and blue—and that by mixing...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Art For Conservation, Butterfly Art, Costa Rica, Experimentation Sparks Creativity, Inspiration
Through an Artist’s Eyes — When people learn that I spent more than a decade as a professional handweaver before becoming a botanical and natural science illustrator, they often ask what inspired such a dramatic career change. The truth is, it wasn’t as...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Experimentation Sparks Creativity, Watercolor Tips
Why I Stopped Buying Every Color of Paint I have a confession to make. I’m a color junkie. Some of you already new that! I’ve been fascinated by color for as long as I can remember. From the clothes I wear to the subjects I paint, color has always...
