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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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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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