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 | Butterfly Art, Conservation, Costa Rica, Gouache, Insect Art, Online Art Classes, Uncategorized, Workshops
There is something magical about stepping into the rainforest for the first time — the sound of distant birds, the humidity in the air, and the feeling that life is unfolding everywhere around you. As I prepare to return once again to Costa Rica for my annual art and...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Gouache, Watercolor Tips, Workshops
Explore the Magic of Watercolor and Gouache for Nature-Inspired Art Are you a nature enthusiast with a passion for painting? Do you dream of capturing the delicate beauty of feathers, the shimmer of seashells, or the texture of fur in your art? If so, it’s time to...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Bird Art, Conservation, Field Sketching, Gouache, Native Species, Scientific Illustration
I am fascinated with owls. There is a local Raptor Rehabilitation Center by me in Florida called the Avian Reconditioning Center. They allow people to visit and have educational festivals. One of the really cool things I learned about them is that they are silent when...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Butterfly Art, Colored Pencil, Gouache, Insect Art
In recognition of Moth Week (July 18-26, 2015) I painted this Crescent Moon Moth. The Latin name is Epiphora rectifascia. It is a Giant African Silk Moth and is part of the The family Saturniidae. This one comes from Africa. I was lucky enough to see this very large...
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by Mindy Lighthipe | Gouache
I just got done done doing a 6 week commission for a client. It is a very detailed 60″ x 40″ painting of a male Wild Turkey in full strut. It has tons of detail and as you can imagine it took lots of time! I will post more details on this later. After a...
