During her years in the high-pressure world of Hollywood filmmaking, Amy Duarte quietly cultivated a more personal creative outlet—one rooted in timeless elegance and modern royalty. Drawn to the grace and poise of the British royal family, she began illustrating these iconic figures as a form of artistic reprieve.

What started as a private practice soon found an audience. Admirers of her work began requesting prints, leading to the organic launch of her first Etsy shop. With a refined eye for detail, Amy recognized an absence in the market for artwork that truly captured the essence of Catherine, Princess of Wales. Inspired, she created her own calendar—an offering that resonated immediately with collectors.

Each year, the calendars sold out, establishing a devoted following and marking this collection as a defining and beloved chapter within her body of work.