by Mindy Lighthipe | Jun 9, 2014 | Scientific Illustration, Uncategorized
During my first semester at UFL I had the wonderful opportunity to work with Dr. Barbara Purdy in the Archeological Department. She has been researching the Vero Man site for many years. The site is significant because it is one of only two documented sites in the...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Jun 6, 2014 | Scientific Illustration, Uncategorized
This past semester I taught my first class at the University of Florida. The course was for non-art majors and it was interesting that I had a wide range of science students taking the class. The range of majors were entomology, pre-med, nursing, and wildlife...
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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...
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by Mindy Lighthipe | May 4, 2014 | 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...
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by Mindy Lighthipe | Apr 27, 2014 | Bird Art, Business Practices for Artists, E-Books, How-To, Paintings, Photoshop, Uncategorized
Business Practices for Artists for Reproduction & Copyrights Thank you, Thank you, Thank you to……..all of you who visited my blog for the last post about my Pelican Painting. I am so happy that you enthusiastically responded to the process on how I...
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by Mindy Lighthipe | Apr 21, 2014 | Bird Art, E-Books, Gouache, Uncategorized, Watercolor Tips
I just finished a commission for a client who wanted a “Brown Pelican” for his new beach house in Florida. I was thrilled to receive this commission and then I found out he wanted it 40″ wide x 60″ tall. Yikes! I have never painted anything...
