by Mindy Lighthipe | Oct 23, 2011 | Uncategorized
Too Much Detail? One of the things I am asked when I teach a botanical art class is…. "How much detail should I put in the leaves?" This is a hard question to answer. My first response it, "It depends". If you are looking to show a fair...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Sep 13, 2011 | Drawing Tips, How-To
Often when I am teaching botanical art and watercolor painting, a student will ask me, “Mindy, How do I know if my painting is done?” This question haunts us all. As artists we probably are hardest on ourselves. We are striving for the...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Jul 27, 2011 | Botanical Art, Drawing Tips, Uncategorized, Watercolor Tips
In response to my latest blog post on “Lifting Veins” I was asked, ” What kind of brush do you use to lift veins?” Many botanical artists use the most expensive Kolinsky Sable watercolor brushes they can find. Sometimes the saying, ”...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Aug 31, 2010 | Uncategorized
Botanical Art & Natural Science Illustration – Drawing Tip #9 Botanical Artists and Natural Science Illustrators are expected to see all the intricate details of their subjects. The more that is seen, more can be recorded. This intense observation is what...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Aug 18, 2010 | Uncategorized
Botanical Art and Natural Science Illustration – Drawing Tip #8 Get out your Tracing Paper! Botanical Artists and Natural Science Illustrators should make tracing paper a staple in your of art studio. Tracing paper is wonderful! I love working with it for all...
