by Mindy Lighthipe | Apr 26, 2015 | ASBA-American Society of Botanical Artists, Botanical Art, Digital Photography, Drawing Tips, How-To, Light on Form, Online Art Classes, Scientific Illustration, Videos
The more I teach, the more I learn! Teaching online is a new and exciting experience for me. I am spending countless hours in my studio talking to an invisible classroom as I create the videos. When I am face to face with a group of people it is much easier to tell if...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Jan 14, 2015 | Drawing Tips, How-To, Videos, Workshops
I am thrilled to announce that after at least 2+ years I have finally developed and designed an online drawing class. I did a lot of research and took several online art classes to see what worked, and what didn’t. To my surprise I found I really liked distance...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Dec 4, 2014 | Drawing Tips, Graphite, How-To, Videos
There are so many drawing pencils on the market and it is often difficult to know which type to buy. If you are looking for a pencil that has the ability to give you the sharpest point I highly recommend a Mechanical Pencil Holder that fits 2 mm size leads. You will...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Nov 5, 2014 | Pen & Ink, Videos
I have been teaching Pen & Ink at the University of Florida to my Intro to Scientific Illustration Class. The feedback I usually receive before I teach Pen & Ink Techniques is the following: Difficult medium to work in. Mistakes are not correctable. Not sure...
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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 | May 21, 2014 | Videos
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