by Mindy Lighthipe | Jun 22, 2014 | Botanical Art, Drawing Tips, How-To, Light on Form, Photography Tips, Scientific Illustration
I was reading a conversation in a Facebook Botanical Art Group that artists were having a rough time deciding how to light their subjects and which direction the light should come from. This topic has always been open for debate and it is one of the subjects I love to...
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by Mindy Lighthipe | May 21, 2014 | Art Destinations, Bird Art, Digital Photography, Photography Tips, Uncategorized, Videos
I use my camera as a research tool to photograph my subjects. I am always debating whether or not I should spend tons of money and buy a super duper camera. It is difficult for me to take pictures when I have too many bells and whistles. If I have to keep changes...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Dec 24, 2013 | Animal Portraits, Art Destinations, Bird Art, Colored Pencil, Costa Rica, Digital Photography, Gallery, Photography Tips
The Aracari and Photographer Permission- I have loved the aracari ever since I saw it flying in the rainforest in Costa Rica. It is a small toucan and is not as easy to spot as a toucan because of its size. They love to eat palm nuts and this is usually where you can...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Jun 23, 2013 | Animal Portraits, Drawing Tips, Photography Tips, Workshops
Drawing from Other People’s Photographs- Is it Taboo? I am currently taking an online course with Val Webb on drawing Dogs & Cats. For this assignment we were given several photographs to work from. I am uneasy drawing from photographs that are strictly...
by Mindy Lighthipe | May 15, 2013 | Digital Photography, Photography Tips, Watercolor Tips
Have some fun with your art! Many artists work from photographs. I find that the best way for me is work from my own photos! Here are my reasons for taking my own photos: I like to experience the subject. What kind of personality does the animal have? This baby...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Jun 28, 2012 | 52/52 Challenge, Botanical Art, Photography Tips, Time Management, Uncategorized, Watercolor Tips
52/52 Challenge- Painting # 24 – 6 Steps for Artists- Finish that Painting! "Pretty in Pink" Original watercolor by Mindy Lighthipe ©2012 I know that tulip time has passed and that summer is here but this gorgeous pink tulip is a painting that I...
