by Mindy Lighthipe | Apr 12, 2014 | Graphite, How-To, Light on Form, Uncategorized, Videos
Creating depth and volume in realistic nature paintings is near and dear to me. I often see people struggling with getting their art to look 3 dimensional on a 2 dimensional surface. When I worked at the New York Botanical Garden’s Illustration Certification...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Oct 3, 2011 | Botanical Art, Leaf Challenge, Light on Form, Paintings, Uncategorized
Today is day #3 in my botanical leaf challenge. I decided to paint a leaf from my datura plant. It is one of the plants I purchased when I got here. I couldn't resist it because it has a purple double flower. It was so beautiful and I found out that I...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Jul 26, 2011 | Botanical Art, Drawing Tips, Light on Form, Watercolor Tips
As a teacher of Botanical Art I am often asked about painting leaves. Leaves are probably the most important thing a botanical artist MUST master. In order for the painting to come to life, the leaves must look natural and have the proper venation. Here is a leaf in...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Mar 26, 2011 | Graphite, Light on Form
Reflected Highlights & Cast Shadows I just recently taught a class at the New York Botanical Garden on Light on Form. This topic is always a "hot" one as there is no definitive book on the subject and every teacher I know has a different approach....
