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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 mixed-media artist who constructs vibrant compositions. Passionate about connecting with and inspiring other artists, she shares her expertise through in-person workshops, her online classroom www.balzerdesigns.com, and through monthly membership at www.MyArtPractice.com.

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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