by Mindy Lighthipe | May 28, 2012 | 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 | May 6, 2012 | 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...