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...
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...
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...
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...
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...