by Mindy Lighthipe | Butterfly Art, Experimentation Sparks Creativity, Insect Art, Scientific Illustration, Workshops
Did you know it’s National Moth Week? Butterflies often steal the spotlight, but moths are every bit as fascinating—and in my opinion, some are even more spectacular. One of my favorite species is the Madagascan Sunset Moth (Urania ripheus). With its...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Art For Conservation, Bird Art, Conservation, Costa Rica, Workshops
My art business is expanding in some exciting new ways! Last November, I traveled to Colombia to scout a potential destination for future art, culture, and photography adventures—and it completely exceeded my expectations. Colombia is a breathtaking country, rich in...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Butterfly Art, Conservation, Costa Rica, Gouache, Insect Art, Online Art Classes, Uncategorized, Workshops
There is something magical about stepping into the rainforest for the first time — the sound of distant birds, the humidity in the air, and the feeling that life is unfolding everywhere around you. As I prepare to return once again to Costa Rica for my annual art and...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Animal Rescue, How-To, Online Art Classes, Photoshop, Uncategorized, Workshops
How a Rescue Cat Named King Arthur Changed My Life—and Sparked My Greeting Card Journey For more than 25 years, I’ve been deeply involved in animal rescue—especially with cats. My love of cats goes all the way back to childhood and has only grown stronger with time....
by Mindy Lighthipe | Art For Conservation, Bird Art, How-To, Workshops
From Colombia to the Studio: A New 4-Week Hummingbird Art Class This past November, I was incredibly fortunate to travel to Colombia to explore a potential new destination for future traveling art workshops. I went with curiosity—and came home completely inspired....
by Mindy Lighthipe | Colored Pencil, Insect Art, Pen & Ink, Uncategorized, Workshops
A Childhood Mystery That Never Left Me I grew up in New Jersey, and every summer there was a moment when the air would suddenly fill with the strangest sound. As a kid, I was convinced we were being invaded by aliens. That eerie, buzzing chorus felt otherworldly—until...
