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Sometimes you have a little more time and want to make an art journal page that reflects a single thought or feeling.  In that case I like to work in a smaller book.  Yesterday's page was in a standard sized notebook.  Today's page is in a medium sized watercolor moleskine.

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When I do solo pages, it is a method of layering that I most commonly employ.  I made a little video.  Check it out:

Let me know if you have any questions!

Here are some more of my "one page – one idea" journal entries.

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Thanks for stopping by!

Julie Fei-Fan Balzer

Based outside of Boston, Julie Fei-Fan Balzer is a painter, printmaker, and collage artist who constructs vibrant compositions. Her artwork investigates the interplay of identity and perception, inviting viewers to take a longer look. Julie works in layers, both physically and metaphorically, exploring what is visible and what is concealed. Passionate about connecting with and inspiring other artists, she shares her expertise through in-person workshops and her online classroom at MyArtPractice.com. Julie's achievements include high-profile clients, multiple publications - including her book, “Carve Stamp Play” - and exhibits in New York City and throughout Massachusetts. She is a graduate of Brown University.

68 thoughts on “One Page. One Idea.

  • you are one of my biggest inspirations thank you for being the most amazing you with all the passion you share always! rockstar

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  • you are one of my biggest inspirations thank you for being the most amazing you with all the passion you share always! rockstar

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  • you are one of my biggest inspirations thank you for being the most amazing you with all the passion you share always! rockstar

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  • you are one of my biggest inspirations thank you for being the most amazing you with all the passion you share always! rockstar

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  • I’m hoping to start your art journaling week tonight, I have lots to catch up on, thanks for all of the inspiration Julie.

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  • I’m hoping to start your art journaling week tonight, I have lots to catch up on, thanks for all of the inspiration Julie.

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  • I’m hoping to start your art journaling week tonight, I have lots to catch up on, thanks for all of the inspiration Julie.

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  • I’m hoping to start your art journaling week tonight, I have lots to catch up on, thanks for all of the inspiration Julie.

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  • I am loving this week of art journalling. Haven’t been doing much of it myself lately, but just might have to get started again! Have made a link to your week of art journalling in my latest Friday blog post.

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  • I am loving this week of art journalling. Haven’t been doing much of it myself lately, but just might have to get started again! Have made a link to your week of art journalling in my latest Friday blog post.

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  • I am loving this week of art journalling. Haven’t been doing much of it myself lately, but just might have to get started again! Have made a link to your week of art journalling in my latest Friday blog post.

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  • I am loving this week of art journalling. Haven’t been doing much of it myself lately, but just might have to get started again! Have made a link to your week of art journalling in my latest Friday blog post.

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  • Hi – I have loved this week of posts. I wish it could last forever. I am going to come back and back to these posts. I was slammed with school applications this week so couldn’t follow along.
    Question – where do you find your quotes. I have looked on line, but rarely find ones there. Maybe I am looking on the wrong sites.
    Julie – I have to say yours is my absolute favorite creative blog on the web. Not only do you write so captivatingly, but you share so much information. THANK YOU for making your blog a fun way to start my day.

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  • Hi – I have loved this week of posts. I wish it could last forever. I am going to come back and back to these posts. I was slammed with school applications this week so couldn’t follow along.
    Question – where do you find your quotes. I have looked on line, but rarely find ones there. Maybe I am looking on the wrong sites.
    Julie – I have to say yours is my absolute favorite creative blog on the web. Not only do you write so captivatingly, but you share so much information. THANK YOU for making your blog a fun way to start my day.

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  • Hi – I have loved this week of posts. I wish it could last forever. I am going to come back and back to these posts. I was slammed with school applications this week so couldn’t follow along.
    Question – where do you find your quotes. I have looked on line, but rarely find ones there. Maybe I am looking on the wrong sites.
    Julie – I have to say yours is my absolute favorite creative blog on the web. Not only do you write so captivatingly, but you share so much information. THANK YOU for making your blog a fun way to start my day.

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  • Hi – I have loved this week of posts. I wish it could last forever. I am going to come back and back to these posts. I was slammed with school applications this week so couldn’t follow along.
    Question – where do you find your quotes. I have looked on line, but rarely find ones there. Maybe I am looking on the wrong sites.
    Julie – I have to say yours is my absolute favorite creative blog on the web. Not only do you write so captivatingly, but you share so much information. THANK YOU for making your blog a fun way to start my day.

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  • love the video! On the video you said you were using a small round brush. what size was that? thanks for all the inspiration this week.

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  • love the video! On the video you said you were using a small round brush. what size was that? thanks for all the inspiration this week.

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  • love the video! On the video you said you were using a small round brush. what size was that? thanks for all the inspiration this week.

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  • love the video! On the video you said you were using a small round brush. what size was that? thanks for all the inspiration this week.

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  • I really can’t thank you enough for this week of posts. I JUST got the courage to start an art journal, and found the perfect book, but I didn’t have the courage to start. I found myself sort of spinning in the wind, unable to figure out where or how to put my first mark on the pages. Crippled by it. So this week was amazing- it gave me a “roadmap” to my art journal. A place to start my journey. Confidence to put down that first splash of color.
    Thank you to everyone involved!! What a gift!! 🙂

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  • I really can’t thank you enough for this week of posts. I JUST got the courage to start an art journal, and found the perfect book, but I didn’t have the courage to start. I found myself sort of spinning in the wind, unable to figure out where or how to put my first mark on the pages. Crippled by it. So this week was amazing- it gave me a “roadmap” to my art journal. A place to start my journey. Confidence to put down that first splash of color.
    Thank you to everyone involved!! What a gift!! 🙂

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  • I really can’t thank you enough for this week of posts. I JUST got the courage to start an art journal, and found the perfect book, but I didn’t have the courage to start. I found myself sort of spinning in the wind, unable to figure out where or how to put my first mark on the pages. Crippled by it. So this week was amazing- it gave me a “roadmap” to my art journal. A place to start my journey. Confidence to put down that first splash of color.
    Thank you to everyone involved!! What a gift!! 🙂

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  • I really can’t thank you enough for this week of posts. I JUST got the courage to start an art journal, and found the perfect book, but I didn’t have the courage to start. I found myself sort of spinning in the wind, unable to figure out where or how to put my first mark on the pages. Crippled by it. So this week was amazing- it gave me a “roadmap” to my art journal. A place to start my journey. Confidence to put down that first splash of color.
    Thank you to everyone involved!! What a gift!! 🙂

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  • I found you in Cloth Paper Scissors and your work is amazing and I have enjoyed reading your blog and seeing your studio in the new copy of Studios. Wonderful inspiration.

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  • I found you in Cloth Paper Scissors and your work is amazing and I have enjoyed reading your blog and seeing your studio in the new copy of Studios. Wonderful inspiration.

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  • I found you in Cloth Paper Scissors and your work is amazing and I have enjoyed reading your blog and seeing your studio in the new copy of Studios. Wonderful inspiration.

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  • I found you in Cloth Paper Scissors and your work is amazing and I have enjoyed reading your blog and seeing your studio in the new copy of Studios. Wonderful inspiration.

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  • Loved the video and seeing your cretive process! Art journaling week has been great!

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  • Loved the video and seeing your cretive process! Art journaling week has been great!

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  • Loved the video and seeing your cretive process! Art journaling week has been great!

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  • Loved the video and seeing your cretive process! Art journaling week has been great!

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  • these art pages have been SO GOOD and SO INSPIRING! i literally rush home just to see what you posted for the day. thanks!

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  • these art pages have been SO GOOD and SO INSPIRING! i literally rush home just to see what you posted for the day. thanks!

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  • these art pages have been SO GOOD and SO INSPIRING! i literally rush home just to see what you posted for the day. thanks!

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  • these art pages have been SO GOOD and SO INSPIRING! i literally rush home just to see what you posted for the day. thanks!

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  • What a great week Julie – your video is fantastic. Thanks so much for sharing all of this amazing knowledge. You are so talented!

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  • What a great week Julie – your video is fantastic. Thanks so much for sharing all of this amazing knowledge. You are so talented!

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  • What a great week Julie – your video is fantastic. Thanks so much for sharing all of this amazing knowledge. You are so talented!

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  • What a great week Julie – your video is fantastic. Thanks so much for sharing all of this amazing knowledge. You are so talented!

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  • Julie, I send you my joyful, heartfelt thanks for a superb art journaling week!!! Your blog is the only one that I visit faithfully. Your colorful creativity brings lots of cheer to my day!!!
    Your family and hubby must be very PROUD of you!
    Thank you so much for sharing and truly exposing your talent.
    I’ve come across other blogs whereby the author only shares a teeny weeny sneak peek.
    You, however, are generous in sharing your techniques and your love for art! Thank you for inspiring us all! Your blog always puts a smile on my face!!!
    I send you a bear hug!

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  • Julie, I send you my joyful, heartfelt thanks for a superb art journaling week!!! Your blog is the only one that I visit faithfully. Your colorful creativity brings lots of cheer to my day!!!
    Your family and hubby must be very PROUD of you!
    Thank you so much for sharing and truly exposing your talent.
    I’ve come across other blogs whereby the author only shares a teeny weeny sneak peek.
    You, however, are generous in sharing your techniques and your love for art! Thank you for inspiring us all! Your blog always puts a smile on my face!!!
    I send you a bear hug!

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  • Julie, I send you my joyful, heartfelt thanks for a superb art journaling week!!! Your blog is the only one that I visit faithfully. Your colorful creativity brings lots of cheer to my day!!!
    Your family and hubby must be very PROUD of you!
    Thank you so much for sharing and truly exposing your talent.
    I’ve come across other blogs whereby the author only shares a teeny weeny sneak peek.
    You, however, are generous in sharing your techniques and your love for art! Thank you for inspiring us all! Your blog always puts a smile on my face!!!
    I send you a bear hug!

    Reply
  • Julie, I send you my joyful, heartfelt thanks for a superb art journaling week!!! Your blog is the only one that I visit faithfully. Your colorful creativity brings lots of cheer to my day!!!
    Your family and hubby must be very PROUD of you!
    Thank you so much for sharing and truly exposing your talent.
    I’ve come across other blogs whereby the author only shares a teeny weeny sneak peek.
    You, however, are generous in sharing your techniques and your love for art! Thank you for inspiring us all! Your blog always puts a smile on my face!!!
    I send you a bear hug!

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  • thanks for that great film – incredibly inspiring!!!
    Just wondering where i could find those type of stenciles?? are they self adhesive? if not do you add spray glue?
    /petra

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  • thanks for that great film – incredibly inspiring!!!
    Just wondering where i could find those type of stenciles?? are they self adhesive? if not do you add spray glue?
    /petra

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  • thanks for that great film – incredibly inspiring!!!
    Just wondering where i could find those type of stenciles?? are they self adhesive? if not do you add spray glue?
    /petra

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  • thanks for that great film – incredibly inspiring!!!
    Just wondering where i could find those type of stenciles?? are they self adhesive? if not do you add spray glue?
    /petra

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  • These journal spreads are really amazing — each and every one of them!

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  • These journal spreads are really amazing — each and every one of them!

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  • These journal spreads are really amazing — each and every one of them!

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  • These journal spreads are really amazing — each and every one of them!

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