Monday, May 28, 2018

Illustrative Wildlife Fine Art, Sea Life,Mixed Media Art “SALLY LIGHTFOOT CRAB” The Art of Nature, Fine Art by Mindy Lighthipe



The Sally Lightfoot Crab is an amazing array of dazzling color! I saw these crabs while visiting the Galapagos Islands. At different stages of their lifecycle, they molt their outer shells and emerge with a different color combination. As juveniles they are a darker indigo blue and as they age they become more brilliant and multicolored. I painted this on Fabriano Artistico Soft Press 300lb watercolor paper. I first used watercolor to establish the basic colors. The rocks were done with a granulating watercolor called hematite. I finished the painting using colored pencil and pastels for do the details on top of the watercolor.


11"x14" Mixed Medium on Paper-Available

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Friday, May 25, 2018

Illustrative Wildlife Fine Art ,Watercolor Painting, Colored Pencil,Tropical Bird“Toucan in Papaya Tree” The Art of Nature, Fine Art by Mindy Lighthipe



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This original painting of a Toucan in a Papaya Tree is a painting I demonstrated in my new book, The Art of Botanical and Bird Illustration .
I used colored pencil and watercolor pencil to do this painting on Fabriano Artistico Hot Press 300lb watercolor paper. For the painting I used my sketches and photographs of a Rainbow Keeled Toucan and purchased a papaya tree that I planted and grew in my yard. Lucky for me I live in Florida and a local nursery had a good sized papaya tree I could do live drawings from. This is one of my favorite paintings and I throughly enjoyed every minute of composing it and painting.

24"x20" Watercolor and Colored Pencil on Paper-Available

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Wednesday, May 23, 2018

Wildlife Art “Bobcat” The Art of Nature, Fine Art by Mindy Lighthipe



Original-Water Color and Colored Pencil

7"x5"x1" Fine Art Reproduction on Canvas

$49.00

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Would be beautiful exhibited with Owl and Coyote Shown Below.

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Monday, May 21, 2018

Cat Fine Art Painting, Feline, Garden, "Tango in the Tulips" The Art of Nature, Fine Art by Mindy Lighthipe




12"x14" Watercolor and Colored Pencil on Paper/Available

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Friday, May 18, 2018

Cat Fine Art Painting, Feline, Garden, "CAT IN THE HYDRANGEAS!" The Art of Nature, Fine Art by Mindy Lighthipe





I love CATS! I have been a cat lover all my life. My dad brought home a kitten for my mom when she was pregnant with me and I have never lived without at least 3 or 4 or more! Having them in the garden is also a wonderful treat. This colorful, playful painting shares the joy of having a feline friend join you in the garden.


12"x18 Watercolor on Paper/Available

$550

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Wednesday, May 16, 2018

Botanical Fine Art Painting, "PURPLE DATURA" The Art of Nature, Fine Art by Mindy Lighthipe



Purple is my favorite color. When I saw this beautiful double trumpet Datura I knew I would have to have it in my garden! Every year it grows and drops its seeds. Any burst of cold weather in Florida will kill the plant but the wonderful seed heads burst open and the plant rejuvenates itself. It is breath taking and easy to grow!



18"x14" Watercolor on Paper/Available

$1500

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Friday, May 11, 2018

Botanical Fine Art Painting, "BODACIOUS CATTELAYA" The Art of Nature, Fine Art by Mindy Lighthipe




This gorgeous orchid is called a Cattlelaya.
 The painting makes a great splash in any room it graces!
This listing is for the original watercolor, unframed. It is signed by the artist. 

30"x24 Watercolor on Paper/Available

$2000

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Wednesday, May 9, 2018

Botanical Fine Art Painting, "MAROON PAPHIOPEDILUM" The Art of Nature, Fine Art by Mindy Lighthipe





This Maroon Paphiopedilum is an orchid that is commonly referred to as a "Lady Slipper".
This listing is for the original watercolor, unframed. It is signed by the artist. Shipping is free in the continental USA. 


20"x16" Watercolor on Paper/Available

$750


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Monday, May 7, 2018

Friday, May 4, 2018

Botanical Fine Art Painting, "SHERBET CATTLEYA" The Art of Nature, Fine Art by Mindy Lighthipe





20"x16" Watercolor on Paper/Available

$750

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Wednesday, May 2, 2018

Botanical Fine Art Painting, "BIRDS OF PARADISE" The Art of Nature, Fine Art by Mindy Lighthipe




The Bird of Paradise is one of the beloved flowers of the tropics. It is well known in the Floral Trade Industry for its unusual appearance and long lasting blooms.

This listing is for the original watercolor, unframed. It is signed by the artist. Shipping is free in the continental USA.




18"x14" Watercolor on Paper/Available

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