Sometimes I forget that inspiration is as close an my own backyard.  Well, if Central Park were my backyard, which, in a way, it is.  In any case, the weather is finally warming up here in New York City and that makes the park oh so inviting to explore.  My iPhone and I ran into some beautiful patterns on a stroll through the park!

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So what does one do with such inspiration?  Well, some of it gets stored away for later.  I believe in the power of the subconscious.  And some of it gets used right away!  Here's a quick tag I made to commemorate the day:

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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.

44 thoughts on “Inspiration in Central Park

  • Patterns and textures… my faves!!! Some beautiful photos Julie! Yes, there’s inspiration everywhere! Enjoy, enjoy!

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  • Patterns and textures… my faves!!! Some beautiful photos Julie! Yes, there’s inspiration everywhere! Enjoy, enjoy!

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  • Patterns and textures… my faves!!! Some beautiful photos Julie! Yes, there’s inspiration everywhere! Enjoy, enjoy!

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  • Patterns and textures… my faves!!! Some beautiful photos Julie! Yes, there’s inspiration everywhere! Enjoy, enjoy!

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  • That’s beautiful! I love photographing patterns, but I don’t think I’ve (consiously!) used them to create somethings. Thank you for sharing! This is very inspiring!

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  • That’s beautiful! I love photographing patterns, but I don’t think I’ve (consiously!) used them to create somethings. Thank you for sharing! This is very inspiring!

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  • That’s beautiful! I love photographing patterns, but I don’t think I’ve (consiously!) used them to create somethings. Thank you for sharing! This is very inspiring!

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  • That’s beautiful! I love photographing patterns, but I don’t think I’ve (consiously!) used them to create somethings. Thank you for sharing! This is very inspiring!

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  • Such a perfect tag to remember that day…love the colors!

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  • Such a perfect tag to remember that day…love the colors!

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  • Such a perfect tag to remember that day…love the colors!

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  • Such a perfect tag to remember that day…love the colors!

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  • Thanks so much for the inspiration! Especially since it is still cold, damp, and VERY rainy here in Ohio. Blessing:)

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  • Thanks so much for the inspiration! Especially since it is still cold, damp, and VERY rainy here in Ohio. Blessing:)

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  • Thanks so much for the inspiration! Especially since it is still cold, damp, and VERY rainy here in Ohio. Blessing:)

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  • Thanks so much for the inspiration! Especially since it is still cold, damp, and VERY rainy here in Ohio. Blessing:)

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  • I really like your tag, and I love the idea of using patterns from your explorations to inspire immediate art to commemorate the day. Very fun idea!

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  • I really like your tag, and I love the idea of using patterns from your explorations to inspire immediate art to commemorate the day. Very fun idea!

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  • I really like your tag, and I love the idea of using patterns from your explorations to inspire immediate art to commemorate the day. Very fun idea!

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  • I really like your tag, and I love the idea of using patterns from your explorations to inspire immediate art to commemorate the day. Very fun idea!

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  • Great shapes. I love the colors in pics #2 and #6.
    Especially pretty on a rainy day here in MA.

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  • Great shapes. I love the colors in pics #2 and #6.
    Especially pretty on a rainy day here in MA.

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  • Great shapes. I love the colors in pics #2 and #6.
    Especially pretty on a rainy day here in MA.

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  • Great shapes. I love the colors in pics #2 and #6.
    Especially pretty on a rainy day here in MA.

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  • what great inspiration…..what a great tag!! i would LOVE to be able to take a walk with you and your iPhone in your central park playground!! happy monday to you! xo

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  • what great inspiration…..what a great tag!! i would LOVE to be able to take a walk with you and your iPhone in your central park playground!! happy monday to you! xo

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  • what great inspiration…..what a great tag!! i would LOVE to be able to take a walk with you and your iPhone in your central park playground!! happy monday to you! xo

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  • what great inspiration…..what a great tag!! i would LOVE to be able to take a walk with you and your iPhone in your central park playground!! happy monday to you! xo

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  • Beautiful pictures and love the tag! But how did you get sun down there while we had dreary rain up here in Upstate NY! Not fair! And not fair that I do not live in NYc (sorry cap not working)!

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  • Beautiful pictures and love the tag! But how did you get sun down there while we had dreary rain up here in Upstate NY! Not fair! And not fair that I do not live in NYc (sorry cap not working)!

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  • Beautiful pictures and love the tag! But how did you get sun down there while we had dreary rain up here in Upstate NY! Not fair! And not fair that I do not live in NYc (sorry cap not working)!

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  • Beautiful pictures and love the tag! But how did you get sun down there while we had dreary rain up here in Upstate NY! Not fair! And not fair that I do not live in NYc (sorry cap not working)!

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  • Thanks for the inspiration Julie.
    Okay – don’t hate me…. but I started watching your Live with Prima video regarding the gift bags and THANK YOU SO MUCH for the announcement about Prima’s Parking Lot sale. I’LL BE THERE!!!!! I really shouldn’t go because I am totally broke (unemployment will do that for you). I actually used to work on those same cross streets back in the early 90’s. Maybe I’ll bring my camera to take pics of all that goes on.

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  • Thanks for the inspiration Julie.
    Okay – don’t hate me…. but I started watching your Live with Prima video regarding the gift bags and THANK YOU SO MUCH for the announcement about Prima’s Parking Lot sale. I’LL BE THERE!!!!! I really shouldn’t go because I am totally broke (unemployment will do that for you). I actually used to work on those same cross streets back in the early 90’s. Maybe I’ll bring my camera to take pics of all that goes on.

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  • Thanks for the inspiration Julie.
    Okay – don’t hate me…. but I started watching your Live with Prima video regarding the gift bags and THANK YOU SO MUCH for the announcement about Prima’s Parking Lot sale. I’LL BE THERE!!!!! I really shouldn’t go because I am totally broke (unemployment will do that for you). I actually used to work on those same cross streets back in the early 90’s. Maybe I’ll bring my camera to take pics of all that goes on.

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  • Thanks for the inspiration Julie.
    Okay – don’t hate me…. but I started watching your Live with Prima video regarding the gift bags and THANK YOU SO MUCH for the announcement about Prima’s Parking Lot sale. I’LL BE THERE!!!!! I really shouldn’t go because I am totally broke (unemployment will do that for you). I actually used to work on those same cross streets back in the early 90’s. Maybe I’ll bring my camera to take pics of all that goes on.

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  • Great Inspiration,
    Goty Sometset Memories today,
    Was crazy excited to see u in it,
    Keepthose Fabbie articles a-coming!

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  • Great Inspiration,
    Goty Sometset Memories today,
    Was crazy excited to see u in it,
    Keepthose Fabbie articles a-coming!

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  • Great Inspiration,
    Goty Sometset Memories today,
    Was crazy excited to see u in it,
    Keepthose Fabbie articles a-coming!

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  • Great Inspiration,
    Goty Sometset Memories today,
    Was crazy excited to see u in it,
    Keepthose Fabbie articles a-coming!

    Reply

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