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Inspiration is All Around Us

Hello!  Hello!  I've just landed in Phoenix, AZ (my very first time) and the weather is lovely!  Though I've been traveling so much lately I think I'd be pretty happy to swap the lovely weather here for an extended few days at home with the hubs.   Miss him and miss home.  BUT traveling does remind me that design is absolutely everywhere.  I've been in three hotels in the past month and here's a peek at a few hotel textures and patterns that I find inspiring.

First up is curves and swirls:

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And look at all of these different cool squares:

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Now to find a little pocket of time to start painting and sketching based on these awesome textures and patterns!  The next time you're in an inspiration slump I encourage you to look around your house or your office and see if you can't find something to spark your imagination and kick start your creativity!

Have a great day!  And thanks for stopping by!

P.S. Jenny of Craft Test Dummies visited the set of Scrapbook Soup and she has a nice write up on her blog.

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.

16 thoughts on “Inspiration is All Around Us

  • Fun patterns and designs are all around us for sure. Happy travels and may you find yourself home soon in your man’s arms!

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  • Fun patterns and designs are all around us for sure. Happy travels and may you find yourself home soon in your man’s arms!

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  • Fun patterns and designs are all around us for sure. Happy travels and may you find yourself home soon in your man’s arms!

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  • Fun patterns and designs are all around us for sure. Happy travels and may you find yourself home soon in your man’s arms!

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  • Great post! By the way, congratulations on your spread in Somerset Memories… I was reading on my way to work this morning and imagine my surprise when i turned a page and there you were! Great article 🙂
    See you Saturday!

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  • Great post! By the way, congratulations on your spread in Somerset Memories… I was reading on my way to work this morning and imagine my surprise when i turned a page and there you were! Great article 🙂
    See you Saturday!

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  • Great post! By the way, congratulations on your spread in Somerset Memories… I was reading on my way to work this morning and imagine my surprise when i turned a page and there you were! Great article 🙂
    See you Saturday!

    Reply
  • Great post! By the way, congratulations on your spread in Somerset Memories… I was reading on my way to work this morning and imagine my surprise when i turned a page and there you were! Great article 🙂
    See you Saturday!

    Reply
  • What’s funny is that my 16 year old son takes pictures like this, esp. on those ‘special’ trips when I really want pictures of what he did along with his school mates. Once an artist, always a artist….

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  • What’s funny is that my 16 year old son takes pictures like this, esp. on those ‘special’ trips when I really want pictures of what he did along with his school mates. Once an artist, always a artist….

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  • What’s funny is that my 16 year old son takes pictures like this, esp. on those ‘special’ trips when I really want pictures of what he did along with his school mates. Once an artist, always a artist….

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  • What’s funny is that my 16 year old son takes pictures like this, esp. on those ‘special’ trips when I really want pictures of what he did along with his school mates. Once an artist, always a artist….

    Reply
  • Thanks for the reminder to keep our creative eyes open to the extraordinary beauty that can be found in everyday places in our lives!

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  • Thanks for the reminder to keep our creative eyes open to the extraordinary beauty that can be found in everyday places in our lives!

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  • Thanks for the reminder to keep our creative eyes open to the extraordinary beauty that can be found in everyday places in our lives!

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  • Thanks for the reminder to keep our creative eyes open to the extraordinary beauty that can be found in everyday places in our lives!

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