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, 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 | Animal Rescue, How-To, Online Art Classes, Photoshop, Uncategorized, Workshops
How a Rescue Cat Named King Arthur Changed My Life—and Sparked My Greeting Card Journey For more than 25 years, I’ve been deeply involved in animal rescue—especially with cats. My love of cats goes all the way back to childhood and has only grown stronger with time....
by Mindy Lighthipe | Business Practices for Artists, How-To, Online Art Classes, Photoshop
Photoshop Elements for Artists: A Live Zoom Workshop to Help You Scan, Clean, and Reproduce Your Artwork with Confidence As an artist, your focus should be on creating—not getting bogged down by tech tools that feel like a foreign language. If you’ve ever felt...
by Mindy Lighthipe | How-To, Insect Art, Online Art Classes
💀 Draw the Death’s-head Hawkmoth: Art, Anatomy & Myth Collide Few insects in the world inspire as much fascination as the mysterious Death’s-head Hawkmoth. Known for the eerie skull-shaped marking on its thorax, this species—Acherontia lachesis, A. atropos, and A....
by Mindy Lighthipe | Online Art Classes, Photoshop
Unlock the Power of Photoshop Elements: A Must-Have Tool for Artists As an artist, your creativity shines through your work. When it comes to sharing it with the world, there’s a critical skill many overlook—presenting your artwork digitally....
