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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


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


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


Graduation Cap Tutorial & FREE Template!
May is a month of celebrations – May Day, Cinco de Mayo, Mother’s Day, Memorial Day, my dad’s birthday and many graduations. I also just...

Amanda Hermans
May 13, 20213 min read


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


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


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


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


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


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


Why Easter is My Favorite Holiday and a Special Freebie!
Hello friends! Just a quick note to offer a subscriber freebie! Keep reading to learn why Easter is my favorite holiday or scroll to the...

Amanda Hermans
Mar 30, 20212 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


St. Patrick's Day Freebie!
Hello friends! Just a quick note to offer a subscriber freebie! Keep reading to learn more about St. Patrick or scroll to the bottom to...

Amanda Hermans
Mar 7, 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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