Peggy Dean

Peggy is native to the Pacific Northwest and is a nationally recognized freelance artist, with worldwide publications as a platform artist. Her lettering and illustrative designs have been globally recognized, with a focus on modern calligraphy and line drawing, though her skills range vastly in the world of creativity. She is the self-published author of two best selling how-to books: The Ultimate Brush Lettering Guide and Botanical Line Drawing. Peggy is an award winning online instructor with a range of classes from lettering and illustration to watercolor and DIY projects. She also hosts an informational blog and maintains a popular instructional social media platform to inspire people to create. Peggy embraces natural elements in her everyday life, and it shows in her everyday work, surrounding herself in greenery and botanicals. She is predominantly self-taught, which she proudly uses to assist others. She lives and works in Portland, Oregon.