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 Books, Business Practices for Artists, Insect Art, T-Shirt Designs
About 9 months ago I was approached by Artist’s Magazine writer, Holly Davis about submitting images of my “bug” paintings for an article she was writing. It is not every day that I receive requests like this so of course….. I jumped on it! How...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Butterfly Art, Colored Pencil, Gallery, Insect Art, Uncategorized
Buckeye Butterflies are not Blue? A few years ago when I first moved to Florida I visited Edith Smith at Shady Oaks Butterfly Farm. She and her family raise butterflies for a living. I went on her butterfly tour and she showed me all of the different species she...
by Mindy Lighthipe | 52/52 Challenge, Insect Art, Orchids, Uncategorized, Watercolor Tips
Painting #19 of 52/52 Painting Challenge + Bonus Beetle! "Orchid Bee" Watercolor on Vellum; MLighthipe ©2012 This painting was finished last week and I was already to scan it when…… I couldn't find it! Vellum is made from animal skin and...
by Mindy Lighthipe | 52/52 Challenge, Costa Rica, Insect Art, Uncategorized
52/52 Painting Challenge Week # 17 "Harlequin Beetle" Watercolor on Vellum; MLighthipe ©2012 It is almost 20 years ago that I decided to give up my profession as a handweaver and become a botanical artist and natural science illustrator. When I...
