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Learn the Basics of Dip Pen Calligraphy
Similar to my brush calligraphy tutorial, this dip pen tutorial comes with a free guide. If you are interested in the brush calligraphy...
Amanda Hermans
Aug 19, 20213 min read
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The Advantage of Being a Left-Handed Calligrapher
August 13th is International Left-handers Day! According to insider.com, lefties make up only about 10% of the world’s population. Being...
Amanda Hermans
Aug 12, 20213 min read
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The Number One Thing that Improved My Artwork, It May Surprise You!
What is the number one thing I’ve changed that has improved my artwork? You may think it’s a particular tool or a new technique that I’ve...
Amanda Hermans
Aug 5, 20213 min read
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Introducing Pet Portraits!
Over the past 6 months I’ve been diving into watercolors and I’m absolutely in love with them! I used to be mystified and afraid of them...
Amanda Hermans
Jun 3, 20212 min read
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Cottage Window Watercolor Tutorial & FREE Template!
I’ve enjoyed the past couple of tutorials so much that I have one more to share: a sweet cottage window in watercolor and ink. I...
Amanda Hermans
May 20, 20213 min read
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Simple Mother's Day Card Tutorial & FREE Template!
This weekend is Mother’s Day and if you’re looking for a lovely card to make, I’ve got you covered. With this special day arriving each...
Amanda Hermans
May 6, 20213 min read
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A Tale of Two Moms - Happy Mother's Day
Mother’s Day and any day that celebrates parents is particularly close to my heart for a couple of reasons. The first is obvious, I am a...
Amanda Hermans
May 2, 20212 min read
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Top 5 Favorite Tools for Colored Pencil and Drawing
This is a continuation of a series of posts about various art tools and their uses. I’m not going to dictate what you should use, I’m...
Amanda Hermans
Apr 29, 20214 min read
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Top 5 Favorite Painting Supplies
This is a continuation of a series of posts about various art tools and their uses. I’m not going to dictate what you should use, I’m...
Amanda Hermans
Apr 22, 20213 min read
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Why I Started Using Professional over Student Grade Artist Colors
I thought I’d switch it up a bit since I’ve been so heavily concentrated on the mental side of my artwork and focus more on the nuts and...
Amanda Hermans
Apr 15, 20213 min read
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