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As often happens when I take a break from painting, I find that I come back to the easel with a new perspective.

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Definitely one of the least colorful paintings I've done in a while and I love it!  I love it so much I hung it up right away:

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It's hard to tell, but it's quite a large canvas: 30"x30" — and I think the size makes it rather powerful.

The text behind her is a quote that really resonates with me:

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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.

50 thoughts on “Canvas #18: Blue Flower

  • I was going to say exactly what Vanessa said. She IS beautiful.

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  • I was going to say exactly what Vanessa said. She IS beautiful.

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  • I was going to say exactly what Vanessa said. She IS beautiful.

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  • I was going to say exactly what Vanessa said. She IS beautiful.

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  • I was going to say exactly what Vanessa said. She IS beautiful.

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  • I can instantly see why you love this! Wow. I love the bold way you painted her. Wonderful quote, written strong, behind her…aah, this is incredible, Julie!!

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  • I can instantly see why you love this! Wow. I love the bold way you painted her. Wonderful quote, written strong, behind her…aah, this is incredible, Julie!!

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  • I can instantly see why you love this! Wow. I love the bold way you painted her. Wonderful quote, written strong, behind her…aah, this is incredible, Julie!!

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  • I can instantly see why you love this! Wow. I love the bold way you painted her. Wonderful quote, written strong, behind her…aah, this is incredible, Julie!!

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  • I can instantly see why you love this! Wow. I love the bold way you painted her. Wonderful quote, written strong, behind her…aah, this is incredible, Julie!!

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  • Blue flower is magnificent anyway you look at it.
    Thanks for sharing her!
    Peace,
    Donna

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  • Blue flower is magnificent anyway you look at it.
    Thanks for sharing her!
    Peace,
    Donna

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  • Blue flower is magnificent anyway you look at it.
    Thanks for sharing her!
    Peace,
    Donna

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  • Blue flower is magnificent anyway you look at it.
    Thanks for sharing her!
    Peace,
    Donna

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  • Blue flower is magnificent anyway you look at it.
    Thanks for sharing her!
    Peace,
    Donna

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  • Wow! I think it is interesting how she really stands out in her mono chromaticism in light of your usual colorful, bold, pattern-infused portraits. Wonderful quote, too!

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  • Wow! I think it is interesting how she really stands out in her mono chromaticism in light of your usual colorful, bold, pattern-infused portraits. Wonderful quote, too!

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  • Wow! I think it is interesting how she really stands out in her mono chromaticism in light of your usual colorful, bold, pattern-infused portraits. Wonderful quote, too!

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  • Wow! I think it is interesting how she really stands out in her mono chromaticism in light of your usual colorful, bold, pattern-infused portraits. Wonderful quote, too!

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  • Wow! I think it is interesting how she really stands out in her mono chromaticism in light of your usual colorful, bold, pattern-infused portraits. Wonderful quote, too!

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  • I think that is a wonderful face – and the almost monochromatic scheme just gives that much more focus to the subject. I’ve so enjoyed watching your face paintings become more and more alive! Wonderful work

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  • I think that is a wonderful face – and the almost monochromatic scheme just gives that much more focus to the subject. I’ve so enjoyed watching your face paintings become more and more alive! Wonderful work

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  • I think that is a wonderful face – and the almost monochromatic scheme just gives that much more focus to the subject. I’ve so enjoyed watching your face paintings become more and more alive! Wonderful work

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  • I think that is a wonderful face – and the almost monochromatic scheme just gives that much more focus to the subject. I’ve so enjoyed watching your face paintings become more and more alive! Wonderful work

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  • I think that is a wonderful face – and the almost monochromatic scheme just gives that much more focus to the subject. I’ve so enjoyed watching your face paintings become more and more alive! Wonderful work

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  • Definitely powerful and I love the quote behind her.

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  • Definitely powerful and I love the quote behind her.

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  • Definitely powerful and I love the quote behind her.

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  • Definitely powerful and I love the quote behind her.

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  • Definitely powerful and I love the quote behind her.

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  • julie, i gotta say it’s spectacular! perspective can be such a beautiful thing. 🙂

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  • julie, i gotta say it’s spectacular! perspective can be such a beautiful thing. 🙂

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  • julie, i gotta say it’s spectacular! perspective can be such a beautiful thing. 🙂

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  • julie, i gotta say it’s spectacular! perspective can be such a beautiful thing. 🙂

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  • julie, i gotta say it’s spectacular! perspective can be such a beautiful thing. 🙂

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  • Her eyes are so expressive! wow!

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  • Her eyes are so expressive! wow!

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  • Her eyes are so expressive! wow!

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  • Her eyes are so expressive! wow!

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  • Her eyes are so expressive! wow!

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  • I totally agree that when you come back to something after a break, those fresh eyes can really help you create something wonderful – as you have done here. Well done.

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  • I totally agree that when you come back to something after a break, those fresh eyes can really help you create something wonderful – as you have done here. Well done.

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  • I totally agree that when you come back to something after a break, those fresh eyes can really help you create something wonderful – as you have done here. Well done.

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  • I totally agree that when you come back to something after a break, those fresh eyes can really help you create something wonderful – as you have done here. Well done.

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  • I totally agree that when you come back to something after a break, those fresh eyes can really help you create something wonderful – as you have done here. Well done.

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