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Ruin & Rescue at Studio CrescendoH

I had a wonderful time in Santa Ana, CA.  I had never met Jenny Doh — I only knew her through her reputation and via e-mail.  But when she picked me up wearing fuzzy bear ears, I knew we'd be friends!

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Jenny is participating in "The Uniform Project."  It's a year-long challenge to wear the same dress every single day for 365 days as a way of raising money for and bringing attention to the education of underprivleged children in India.

You can watch the video to see what the original creator, Sheena, wore for a year:

Uniform Project Picture Book from Uniform Project on Vimeo.

The CrescendoH studio is a lovely space in a historic building in Santa Ana, CA.  The walls are filled with art and color and there are large windows that cast tons of natural light over the tables.

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I knew it was going to be a good day when I peeked out of my hotel window at 7:30am and saw the gorgeous morning light reflected.

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The day did not disappoint.  We had some awesome inky fun!

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We even got to eat lunch *outside* in February!  Very exciting for this East Coast girl!

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The very best news is that I've been invited back to teach after CHA next year!  I'm looking forward to it!  So put it in your calendar, because you won't want to miss all the painty fun!

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.

65 thoughts on “Ruin & Rescue at Studio CrescendoH

  • What beautiful photos of great art. I love the idea of the Uniform Project. Thanks for the link. I’m so glad you enjoyed teaching the class.

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  • What beautiful photos of great art. I love the idea of the Uniform Project. Thanks for the link. I’m so glad you enjoyed teaching the class.

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  • What beautiful photos of great art. I love the idea of the Uniform Project. Thanks for the link. I’m so glad you enjoyed teaching the class.

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  • What beautiful photos of great art. I love the idea of the Uniform Project. Thanks for the link. I’m so glad you enjoyed teaching the class.

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  • What beautiful photos of great art. I love the idea of the Uniform Project. Thanks for the link. I’m so glad you enjoyed teaching the class.

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  • What a creative bunch…enjoyed the pictures. And Lucky them to have you teach and to know they will get another class from you next year.

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  • What a creative bunch…enjoyed the pictures. And Lucky them to have you teach and to know they will get another class from you next year.

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  • What a creative bunch…enjoyed the pictures. And Lucky them to have you teach and to know they will get another class from you next year.

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  • What a creative bunch…enjoyed the pictures. And Lucky them to have you teach and to know they will get another class from you next year.

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  • What a creative bunch…enjoyed the pictures. And Lucky them to have you teach and to know they will get another class from you next year.

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  • Come down to North Carolina sometime … hey, I am on YOUR coast! LOL!

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  • Come down to North Carolina sometime … hey, I am on YOUR coast! LOL!

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  • Come down to North Carolina sometime … hey, I am on YOUR coast! LOL!

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  • Come down to North Carolina sometime … hey, I am on YOUR coast! LOL!

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  • Come down to North Carolina sometime … hey, I am on YOUR coast! LOL!

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  • Looks like the class was a huge success with tons of color! The Uniform Project video was awesome…thanks for posting.

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  • Looks like the class was a huge success with tons of color! The Uniform Project video was awesome…thanks for posting.

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  • Looks like the class was a huge success with tons of color! The Uniform Project video was awesome…thanks for posting.

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  • Looks like the class was a huge success with tons of color! The Uniform Project video was awesome…thanks for posting.

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  • Looks like the class was a huge success with tons of color! The Uniform Project video was awesome…thanks for posting.

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  • Always love to hear about your travels. Thank you so much for sharing the details. Congrats on being asked back to the CHA!

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  • Always love to hear about your travels. Thank you so much for sharing the details. Congrats on being asked back to the CHA!

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  • Always love to hear about your travels. Thank you so much for sharing the details. Congrats on being asked back to the CHA!

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  • Always love to hear about your travels. Thank you so much for sharing the details. Congrats on being asked back to the CHA!

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  • Always love to hear about your travels. Thank you so much for sharing the details. Congrats on being asked back to the CHA!

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  • As I was looking at the great pictures, I was thinking “God, I wish I could have been there!” Julie, you are definately on my list of artists that I want to take a workshop from.

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  • As I was looking at the great pictures, I was thinking “God, I wish I could have been there!” Julie, you are definately on my list of artists that I want to take a workshop from.

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  • As I was looking at the great pictures, I was thinking “God, I wish I could have been there!” Julie, you are definately on my list of artists that I want to take a workshop from.

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  • As I was looking at the great pictures, I was thinking “God, I wish I could have been there!” Julie, you are definately on my list of artists that I want to take a workshop from.

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  • As I was looking at the great pictures, I was thinking “God, I wish I could have been there!” Julie, you are definately on my list of artists that I want to take a workshop from.

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  • Having had the privilege and blessing to have experienced your teaching, inspiration and awesome energy was truly such an amazing experience!!! Such fun, such learning, such GRAND FREEDOM to PLAY! I will for sure make note of it for next year again. What a delightful person you are!!
    Thank you again!

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  • Having had the privilege and blessing to have experienced your teaching, inspiration and awesome energy was truly such an amazing experience!!! Such fun, such learning, such GRAND FREEDOM to PLAY! I will for sure make note of it for next year again. What a delightful person you are!!
    Thank you again!

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  • Having had the privilege and blessing to have experienced your teaching, inspiration and awesome energy was truly such an amazing experience!!! Such fun, such learning, such GRAND FREEDOM to PLAY! I will for sure make note of it for next year again. What a delightful person you are!!
    Thank you again!

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  • Having had the privilege and blessing to have experienced your teaching, inspiration and awesome energy was truly such an amazing experience!!! Such fun, such learning, such GRAND FREEDOM to PLAY! I will for sure make note of it for next year again. What a delightful person you are!!
    Thank you again!

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  • Having had the privilege and blessing to have experienced your teaching, inspiration and awesome energy was truly such an amazing experience!!! Such fun, such learning, such GRAND FREEDOM to PLAY! I will for sure make note of it for next year again. What a delightful person you are!!
    Thank you again!

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  • Would of loved to been there!!! Thanks for all the great pics!

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  • Would of loved to been there!!! Thanks for all the great pics!

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  • Would of loved to been there!!! Thanks for all the great pics!

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  • Would of loved to been there!!! Thanks for all the great pics!

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  • Would of loved to been there!!! Thanks for all the great pics!

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  • Looked like so much fun. Thanks for sharing.

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  • Looked like so much fun. Thanks for sharing.

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  • Looked like so much fun. Thanks for sharing.

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  • Looked like so much fun. Thanks for sharing.

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  • Looked like so much fun. Thanks for sharing.

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  • Wow, what a fun time. I’m so bummed I didn’t sign up sooner. I was #2 on the waiting list but I’m glad to hear you’ll be back next year. I don’t plan on waiting so long next time. I can’t wait to get my hand on some of the new templates:)

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  • Wow, what a fun time. I’m so bummed I didn’t sign up sooner. I was #2 on the waiting list but I’m glad to hear you’ll be back next year. I don’t plan on waiting so long next time. I can’t wait to get my hand on some of the new templates:)

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  • Wow, what a fun time. I’m so bummed I didn’t sign up sooner. I was #2 on the waiting list but I’m glad to hear you’ll be back next year. I don’t plan on waiting so long next time. I can’t wait to get my hand on some of the new templates:)

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  • Wow, what a fun time. I’m so bummed I didn’t sign up sooner. I was #2 on the waiting list but I’m glad to hear you’ll be back next year. I don’t plan on waiting so long next time. I can’t wait to get my hand on some of the new templates:)

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  • Wow, what a fun time. I’m so bummed I didn’t sign up sooner. I was #2 on the waiting list but I’m glad to hear you’ll be back next year. I don’t plan on waiting so long next time. I can’t wait to get my hand on some of the new templates:)

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  • Looks like a great time …..

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  • Looks like a great time …..

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  • Looks like a great time …..

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  • Looks like a great time …..

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  • Looks like a great time …..

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  • I am so happy for you, Julie! It’s beginning to seem like this will be your golden year!!

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  • I am so happy for you, Julie! It’s beginning to seem like this will be your golden year!!

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  • I am so happy for you, Julie! It’s beginning to seem like this will be your golden year!!

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  • I am so happy for you, Julie! It’s beginning to seem like this will be your golden year!!

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  • I am so happy for you, Julie! It’s beginning to seem like this will be your golden year!!

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