by Mindy Lighthipe | Costa Rica, Costa Rica Through an Artist's Eyes, Field Sketching, Scientific Illustration
What Happens After the Trip? Meet Nature Journal Artist Karen Johnson One of the greatest joys of leading art and nature expeditions is seeing what participants create long after they return home. The memories may fade with time, but the sketches, color notes,...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Art & Travel, Costa Rica, Costa Rica Through an Artist's Eyes
“My trip to Costa Rica truly changed my life and sent me down a completely new creative path.” — Pamela Mielke One of the greatest rewards of leading art adventures isn’t simply introducing people to incredible wildlife—it’s watching people...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Art Destinations, Costa Rica, Workshops
Art Attention Deficit Disorder (AADD): An Artist’s Diagnosis Do you find yourself bouncing between art projects, unable to resist the lure of new supplies and techniques? You might have Art Attention Deficit Disorder (AADD)! Symptoms: Attention Difficulty:...
by Mindy Lighthipe | 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 | Animal Portraits, Animal Rescue, Art Destinations, Bird Art, Colored Pencil, Conservation, Costa Rica, Workshops
I have been traveling to Costa Rica for over 30 years. In my travels I search out places that are off the beaten path. I am not much for conventional tourism. It would be unusual for me to be drinking a pina colada on a white sandy beach. I prefer to find places where...
