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My New Super-Tool!
In the past I’ve created a few typography maps to put together a collection of all 50 states and major cities to offer in my etsy shop....
Amanda Hermans
Jan 29, 20222 min read
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My #1 Art Goal for 2022
I have many goals for my art business this year. My biggest one is spending more focused time on actual artwork. This past year I got...
Amanda Hermans
Jan 8, 20223 min read
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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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My NEW New Year's Day, plus FREE Printable Bookmark & Tracker!
I love New Year’s Day and the feeling of a fresh start. In fact, I love the first day of a new month and even Monday mornings, the fresh...
Amanda Hermans
Jun 10, 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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Why Memorial Day is More Than BBQs
Oftentimes, Memorial Day is viewed as a long weekend of relaxation and fun, maybe a time to get spring cleaning and other household...
Amanda Hermans
May 27, 20212 min read
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4 Ways to Tame the Perfect Excuse - #5 Perfectionism
This is a follow up post to Top 5 Excuses that Keep Me from My Artwork. If you want to read it first, check it out here. Voltaire, French...
Amanda Hermans
Apr 8, 20213 min read
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The Killer Excuse – #4 Procrastination
This is a follow up post to Top 5 Excuses that Keep Me from My Artwork. If you want to read it first, check it out here. Procrastination...
Amanda Hermans
Apr 1, 20213 min read
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5 Ways to Overcome Excuses – #3 Not Good Enough
This is a follow up post to Top 5 Excuses that Keep Me from My Artwork. If you want to read it first, check it out here. Anyone who has...
Amanda Hermans
Mar 25, 20213 min read
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5 Strategies to Break Through Excuses – #2 Too Busy
This is a follow up post to Top 5 Excuses that Keep Me from My Artwork. If you want to read it first, check it out here. When I was a...
Amanda Hermans
Mar 18, 20215 min read
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Battling Against My Top 5 - #1 Not a Real Job
My previous post detailed my top five excuses about why it’s taken me so long to begin my art career: not a real job, too busy, not good...
Amanda Hermans
Mar 11, 20212 min read
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Top 5 Excuses that Keep Me from My Artwork
When I was growing up I used to spend hours sketching and designing. I even had the opportunity to share my passion with others. I...
Amanda Hermans
Mar 4, 20214 min read
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What is a Legacy?
"What's in a name?" William Shakespeare once wrote. Find out why I chose Legacy by Design as the name for my business.
Amanda Hermans
Feb 25, 20212 min read
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