Amanda Morgan

Amanda has been drawing since before she could walk and has taken art classes since she was 5 years old. She grew up in the south suburbs of Chicago and graduated from the University of Illinois with a BA in Industrial Design (product design). While working as a graphic designer for food packaging labels and before learning calligraphy, Amanda started her own art & design business. XO Art & Design was officially born in 2017, but it wasn't until 2018 when Amanda picked up a pen and nib for the first time and fell in love. She began teaching calligraphy the following year and finally was able to take her business full time in 2021 - an absolute dream come true! Amanda is thrilled to spend her days creating art and designing for weddings, brands, and homes, all while teaching and sharing her love for the incredible art form of calligraphy! When she’s not in her studio, Amanda can be found with a glass of red wine in her hand, one of her 3 cats in her lap, watching HGTV and dreaming up her next home improvement project. Her husband Trevor and her are in the midst of renovating their home! Follow along with her on Instagram @xoartanddesign, through her website www.xoartanddesign.com, on Etsy at xoartanddesign.etsy.com, or at one of the upcoming Chicago Sip & Script events!