by Mindy Lighthipe | 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 | Botanical Art, Conservation, Environmental Concerns, Insect Art, Invasive Species
Yesterday was my 3rd year teaching at Plant Camp for the University of Florida. What is Plant Camp? Plant Camp is all about teaching TEACHERS to teach children about INVASIVE Plants. 24 teachers from the State of Florida are picked every year to participate in Plant...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Animal Rescue, Art Books, Invasive Species, Watercolor Tips
As an artist I have to say that I am not a purist. I tend to work in whatever medium will get the job done and easily produce the results I am looking for. I have been known to combine mediums and some organizations frown upon this. Watercolor societies often require...
by Mindy Lighthipe | 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 | 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 | Conservation, Invasive Species, Native Species, Uncategorized
As a lover of plants and animals it is horrible to hear that an invasive species is taking over an area. I just read a post on Facebook from the Wildlife Society about the siting of a snakehead fish spotted in the Potomac River in Maryland. This is bad news. All too...
