by Mindy Lighthipe | Business Practices for Artists, Inspiration, Orchids
I recently received an email from a stranger asking to use my artwork. I get messages like this from time to time and some even ask to buy my art. I once received a check for $5000 and asked to ship the art + $2500 cashier check because the amount could only be sent...
by Mindy Lighthipe | 52/52 Challenge, Botanical Art, Insect Art, Native Species, Orchids, Uncategorized, Watercolor Tips, Workshops
Painting #26 of the 52/52 Challenge "Gongora scaphephorus and the Euglossine bee" Watercolor ©2012 MLighthipe It is great to be back in the studio. I started this painting over 3 months ago as part of the 52/52 challenge and over the past month I have...
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 | 52/52 Challenge, Botanical Art, Oracle Cards, Orchids, Paintings, Uncategorized, Videos
Painting #21- "Green Emerald- Orchid Queen" "Green Emerald- Orchid Queen" Watercolor- Mindy Lighthipe ©2012 Today I had an interview with Robert Sharpe on BlogTalkRadio.com to help promote my deck of oracle cards "Nature's...
by Mindy Lighthipe | 52/52 Challenge, Botanical Art, Costa Rica, Orchids, Uncategorized
Painting # 20 Phragmipedium "Phragmipedium Grande" Original watercolor Mindy Lighthipe ©2012 I attended the Gainesville Orchid Society in February 2012. Each month they have a guest speaker and in February it was Mark Whitten...
by Mindy Lighthipe | 52/52 Challenge, Insect Art, Orchids, Uncategorized, Watercolor Tips
Painting #19 of 52/52 Painting Challenge + Bonus Beetle! "Orchid Bee" Watercolor on Vellum; MLighthipe ©2012 This painting was finished last week and I was already to scan it when…… I couldn't find it! Vellum is made from animal skin and...
