by Mindy Lighthipe | Jun 28, 2012 | 52/52 Challenge, Botanical Art, Photography Tips, Time Management, Uncategorized, Watercolor Tips
52/52 Challenge- Painting # 24 – 6 Steps for Artists- Finish that Painting! "Pretty in Pink" Original watercolor by Mindy Lighthipe ©2012 I know that tulip time has passed and that summer is here but this gorgeous pink tulip is a painting that I...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Jun 25, 2012 | 52/52 Challenge, Botanical Art, Conservation, Environmental Concerns, Invasive Species, Leaf Challenge, Native Species, Uncategorized
Painting #23- 3 Sassafras Leaves 3 Sassafras Leaves- Original Watercolor 10 x 14; Mindy Lighthipe ©2012 After a week of "Plant Camp" my head is spinning! I learned so much in the 5 day workshop. Some of it was horrifying and some of it was awesome. The...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Jun 6, 2012 | 52/52 Challenge, Botanical Art, Oracle Cards, Orchids, Paintings, Uncategorized, Videos
Painting #21- "Green Emerald- Orchid Queen" "Green Emerald- Orchid Queen" Watercolor- Mindy Lighthipe ©2012 Today I had an interview with Robert Sharpe on BlogTalkRadio.com to help promote my deck of oracle cards "Nature's...
by Mindy Lighthipe | May 14, 2012 | Botanical Art, Orchids, Uncategorized, Watercolor Tips
Painting #18- 52/52 Painting Challenge White and Purple Paphiopedilum- Watercolor ©2012 Mindy Lighthipe A few weeks ago I was at the Gainesville Orchid Society meeting and they had a silent auction on some of the members plants. I found this miniature paph and...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Jan 30, 2012 | 52/52 Challenge, Botanical Art, Orchids, Uncategorized, Watercolor Tips
Painting #5- 52/52 Painting Challenge This Catteleya orchid was a super challenge to paint. The brilliant magenta glowed against the pale and subtle hues of the white petals and sepals. I had to use lots of delicate colors to portray the white and not have it fade...
