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Art Design Advice- Start at the End

Art Design Advice- Start at the End

by Mindy Lighthipe | Art Destinations, Business Practices for Artists, Colored Pencil, Conservation, How-To, Photoshop, Reproduction, T-Shirt Designs, Uncategorized

When I start a project for a client I always start with the finished product size or sizes. It is necessary to know what the end use will be. I want my clients to get the most versatile design work that can multi-purpose across a number of platforms. At first I found...
Green Ibis

Green Ibis

by Mindy Lighthipe | Bird Art, Colored Pencil, Costa Rica, Digital Photography, Reproduction, Uncategorized

I don’t consider myself much of a bird watcher. I don’t really have the patience to wander or deliberately walk around with a pair of binoculars around my neck waiting to see a glimpse of something in the distance. I don’t have a bird list that I...
Butterfly Art & Visit to the FMNH

Butterfly Art & Visit to the FMNH

by Mindy Lighthipe | Butterfly Art, Costa Rica, Reproduction, Uncategorized

I just got back from my trip to Costa Rica and we had a fabulous time. I never grow tired of visiting the country and am already planning the itinerary for next year. I got to see lots of beautiful butterflies this trip and here is a painting that I did from a...
How to Create a Greeting Card

How to Create a Greeting Card

by Mindy Lighthipe | 52/52 Challenge, eBook- Tutorial, How-To, Photoshop, Reproduction, Watercolor Tips

Start with the Finished Product “Kohlrabi” Original Watercolor Painting #29 – Mindy Lighthipe ©2012 Would you like to reproduce your artwork onto a greeting card? I have had many of my students over the years ask me the best way to go about doing...

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