by Mindy Lighthipe | Jan 3, 2012 | Botanical Art, Leaf Challenge
The holiday season was a crazy busy time for all of us. I hope that all of you had a wonderful season filled with friends and family. We are now in the New Year and I find that so many people are making resolutions. I prefer this year not to make any...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Oct 30, 2011 | Uncategorized
I made it! 30 Leaves in 30 Days!!!!! As you know I have been exploring my new habitat here in Florida. I was on one of my leaf collecting hikes and came across a grove of Oak trees like none I had ever seen. They were tall and skinny and had the biggest leaves...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Oct 29, 2011 | Uncategorized
Leaves turn into Flowers I was at Kanapaha Botanical Garden and found this little branch. It is a bamboo flower. Bamboo is actually and evergreen plant, and a member of the family Poaceae and is a true grass. I didn't know that bamboo flowered so this was a...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Oct 28, 2011 | Uncategorized
Trifecta- Multitasking One of the great things about doing this 30 day leaf challenge is that I have to stay on my toes and get the job done. As I have stated in previous posts, I am not the most organized person, but I am dedicated. I went on a walk with the Native...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Oct 26, 2011 | Uncategorized
Granulating Pigments are a Painters best friend! I admit to being a paint, colored pencil and any art supply I can get my hands on junkie. I don't go to art stores very often and when I do, I am like a kid in a candy shop. I get massive amounts of e-mails on a...
