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...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Oct 26, 2011 | Uncategorized
Tiny Red Burst of Color How do I fit it all in? Motivation I believe is the key for me. My time is precious to me and it is always difficult to manage. Being self employed is a hard thing to do. No one tells me what to do, where to do it or how long it should take me....
by Mindy Lighthipe | Oct 21, 2011 | Uncategorized
Draw the Mid-Rib First One of the most important lessons to learn as a botanical artist is that you MUST always draw the midrib of the leaf first!!!! I learned this in the my Drawing 2 class when I was a student at NYBG and have been teaching it to my students ever...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Oct 20, 2011 | Uncategorized
Impressed Line- Impressive! Crotons- (Codiaeum variegatum), Family: Euphorbiaceae have colorful, glossy foliage and a wide variation of leaf types. It is one of the most popular plants in Florida. It is a native of the tropics from Java to...
