by Mindy Lighthipe | Color Mixing, Experimentation Sparks Creativity, Gouache, Watercolor Tips
Understanding what’s really happening when you mix color You mix exactly the color you want…and then you need more of it. Somehow, the second mixture isn’t remotely the same! This is one of the most common frustrations I see artists have with color mixing. We often...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Experimentation Sparks Creativity, Watercolor Tips
Why I Stopped Buying Every Color of Paint I have a confession to make. I’m a color junkie. Some of you already new that! I’ve been fascinated by color for as long as I can remember. From the clothes I wear to the subjects I paint, color has always...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Online Art Classes, Uncategorized, Watercolor Tips
Unlocking the Power of a Limited Watercolor Palette: How 3 Colors Can Paint a Garden I’ll admit it… I’m a color junkie. I absolutely love bold, vibrant color—and I have the overflowing paint drawers to prove it. Every time a juicy new tube of watercolor hits the...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Gouache, Watercolor Tips, Workshops
Explore the Magic of Watercolor and Gouache for Nature-Inspired Art Are you a nature enthusiast with a passion for painting? Do you dream of capturing the delicate beauty of feathers, the shimmer of seashells, or the texture of fur in your art? If so, it’s time to...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Botanical Art, How-To, Watercolor Tips
Major Screw Up in Your Watercolor Painting? What do you do when you are in the middle of a watercolor painting and a blob of paint lands where you really don’t want it? Has this ever happened to you? It has to me, more times than I care to admit. Since I...
by Mindy Lighthipe | How-To, Videos, Watercolor Tips
How would you like to learn how to reconstitute your watercolors and save money? Do you feel anxious thinking you don’t have enough watercolors? If are like me, you have tons of watercolor and it is all dried up inside the tube. Look at this box of paint! Most...
