by Mindy Lighthipe | Oct 5, 2019 | Art Destinations, ASBA-American Society of Botanical Artists, Conservation, Costa Rica, Environmental Concerns, Scientific Illustration, Uncategorized
WOW- She is one Awesome Artist! More and more these days climate change and destruction of habitat is of great concern. As artists we have the ability to make an impact with our art as a means of communication, education, and beauty. I met Vicky Earle about 6 years...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Aug 6, 2019 | Botanical Art, Light on Form, Online Art Classes, Uncategorized, Watercolor Tips
Does it seem impossible to get predictable results in watercolor? Does it seem fussy and unforgivable? If you are thinking watercolor is difficult, you are not alone. I found this to be true for many years. I took several watercolor classes and never got the hang of...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Jul 23, 2019 | Uncategorized
For those of you who know me, you may find this hard to believe…. I am an introvert. Are you kidding me? Nope. I am an only child of an only child. I never had children. I didn’t join clubs, go to the prom or spend much time socializing while growing up. I was and...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Jul 4, 2019 | Bird Art, Costa Rica, Field Sketching, How-To, Uncategorized, Workshops
Do you wish you knew how to draw them? I never really thought about birds too much. I was the little kid who dug up stuff out of the ground, liked to get muddy, and loved bugs. As I have gotten older I have discovered my passion is expanding to birds. I am enjoying...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Jun 20, 2019 | Art Destinations, Botanical Art, Costa Rica, Field Sketching, Sketchbooks, Uncategorized
Does life get in the way of doing the things you really love to do? Jobs, family, and multiple responsibilities can create havoc in your creative journey. There never seems to be enough time to fit it all in. This can be terribly frustrating as days, weeks, months and...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Jun 1, 2019 | Drawing Tips, Field Sketching, Online Art Classes, Uncategorized
Do you struggle with drawing accurately? How do you make a drawing come to life? Are you able to draw from life and capture your subjects in proper perspective? Here are some great tips and pointers to getting you drawing with ease and confidence. Start with a...
