by Mindy Lighthipe | Aug 12, 2011 | Paintings, Uncategorized, Workshops
I have done all my gardening in zone 6 in New Jersey until now. I now am gardening in zone 8b. The area that I moved to is Northern Central Florida. It is where you see palm trees and huge oak trees side by side covered in spanish moss, It is where the Appalachian...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Jul 27, 2011 | Botanical Art, Drawing Tips, Uncategorized, Watercolor Tips
In response to my latest blog post on “Lifting Veins” I was asked, ” What kind of brush do you use to lift veins?” Many botanical artists use the most expensive Kolinsky Sable watercolor brushes they can find. Sometimes the saying, ”...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Jul 26, 2011 | Botanical Art, Drawing Tips, Light on Form, Watercolor Tips
As a teacher of Botanical Art I am often asked about painting leaves. Leaves are probably the most important thing a botanical artist MUST master. In order for the painting to come to life, the leaves must look natural and have the proper venation. Here is a leaf in...
