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Why Watercolor Colors Turn Muddy—and How to Mix Better Color

Why Watercolor Colors Turn Muddy—and How to Mix Better Color

by Mindy Lighthipe | Color Mixing, Experimentation Sparks Creativity, Gouache, Watercolor Tips

Understanding what’s really happening when you mix color You mix exactly the color you want…and then you need more of it. Somehow, the second mixture isn’t remotely the same! This is one of the most common frustrations I see artists have with color mixing. We often...
Unlocking the Power of a Limited Watercolor Palette: How 3 Colors Can Paint a Garden

Unlocking the Power of a Limited Watercolor Palette: How 3 Colors Can Paint a Garden

by Mindy Lighthipe | Online Art Classes, Uncategorized, Watercolor Tips

Unlocking the Power of a Limited Watercolor Palette: How 3 Colors Can Paint a Garden I’ll admit it… I’m a color junkie. I absolutely love bold, vibrant color—and I have the overflowing paint drawers to prove it. Every time a juicy new tube of watercolor hits the...
Reconstitute Your Watercolors and Save Money!

Reconstitute Your Watercolors and Save Money!

by Mindy Lighthipe | How-To, Videos, Watercolor Tips

How would you like to learn how to reconstitute your watercolors and save money? Do you feel anxious thinking you don’t have enough watercolors?  If are like me, you have tons of watercolor and it is all dried up inside the tube. Look at this box of paint! Most...

How-to Video on Watercolor Brushes

by Mindy Lighthipe | Videos, Watercolor Tips

Do You Clean YOUR Watercolor Brushes? Check out this YouTube Video I did showing  how to properly clean watercolor brushes so they last a long time! If you like this video, please share it with your fellow watercolor artists and save those...
Carnivorous Botanical Painting

Carnivorous Botanical Painting

by Mindy Lighthipe | 52/52 Challenge, Native Species, Photoshop, Uncategorized, Watercolor Tips

Designing Botanical Art for T-shirts "Bog Life- Pitcher Plant"  Original Watercolor by Mindy Lighthipe ©2012      Paintng #31 When I moved to Florida, I had to leave my garden behind and start all over again. Living in New...
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