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Today I'm sharing my very favorite blog posts from 2013.  I hope I chose some of your favorites too!

January 11, 2013: Art Journal Every Day: My Journey

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January 24, 2013: Adventures in Arting Podcast: Julie Fei-Fan Balzer

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February 20, 2013: Short Pose Figure Drawing Class (Part One)

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February 21, 2013: Short Pose Figure Drawing Class (Part Two)

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March 27, 2013: City Skyline Placecard Tutorial

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April 5, 2013: 7 Days in My Journal

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April 8, 2013: Project Life: 10 Things That Work For Me

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April 24, 2013: Thermofax How-To

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May 8, 2013: How To Mount a Collage

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June 26, 2013: On Being a Full Time Artist

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July 1, 2013: NYC Urban Sketchers

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July 3, 2013: Sketching Supplies

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August 2, 2013: Scratch Foam Prints

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August 19, 2013: 13 Months, 100 Pounds: A Personal Story

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August 22, 2013: Sprayed Boxed Letters Tutorial

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August 27, 2013: Weight-y Questions Answered

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 September 2, 2013: Balzer Bits Tutorial

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December 2, 2013: Trash Stamps

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Did I miss one of your faves?  Let me know!

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.

40 thoughts on “Best of 2013: Favorite Blog Posts

  • Wow – I loved these ‘picks’ it’s such a great idea to do that. I am really impressed with your before and after photos – what a difference – you must be thrilled to bits.
    I dropped dress sizes from 16 to a 10 UK size. It really is a moral booster isn’t it. Well done you for persevering.

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  • Wow – I loved these ‘picks’ it’s such a great idea to do that. I am really impressed with your before and after photos – what a difference – you must be thrilled to bits.
    I dropped dress sizes from 16 to a 10 UK size. It really is a moral booster isn’t it. Well done you for persevering.

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  • Wow – I loved these ‘picks’ it’s such a great idea to do that. I am really impressed with your before and after photos – what a difference – you must be thrilled to bits.
    I dropped dress sizes from 16 to a 10 UK size. It really is a moral booster isn’t it. Well done you for persevering.

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  • Wow – I loved these ‘picks’ it’s such a great idea to do that. I am really impressed with your before and after photos – what a difference – you must be thrilled to bits.
    I dropped dress sizes from 16 to a 10 UK size. It really is a moral booster isn’t it. Well done you for persevering.

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  • Wow – I loved these ‘picks’ it’s such a great idea to do that. I am really impressed with your before and after photos – what a difference – you must be thrilled to bits.
    I dropped dress sizes from 16 to a 10 UK size. It really is a moral booster isn’t it. Well done you for persevering.

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  • Congratulations.You look fabulous, at least 10 years younger.

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  • Congratulations.You look fabulous, at least 10 years younger.

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  • Congratulations.You look fabulous, at least 10 years younger.

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  • Congratulations.You look fabulous, at least 10 years younger.

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  • Congratulations.You look fabulous, at least 10 years younger.

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  • Damn. You look amazing! I only started following after a good part of the year had past. Good for you! (I see a lot of good stuff I’d missed.)

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  • Damn. You look amazing! I only started following after a good part of the year had past. Good for you! (I see a lot of good stuff I’d missed.)

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  • Damn. You look amazing! I only started following after a good part of the year had past. Good for you! (I see a lot of good stuff I’d missed.)

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  • Damn. You look amazing! I only started following after a good part of the year had past. Good for you! (I see a lot of good stuff I’d missed.)

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  • Damn. You look amazing! I only started following after a good part of the year had past. Good for you! (I see a lot of good stuff I’d missed.)

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  • I liked the cut out cards. I impressed friends and family following your birthday ideas, even made a get well card and graduation cards.

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  • I liked the cut out cards. I impressed friends and family following your birthday ideas, even made a get well card and graduation cards.

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  • I liked the cut out cards. I impressed friends and family following your birthday ideas, even made a get well card and graduation cards.

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  • I liked the cut out cards. I impressed friends and family following your birthday ideas, even made a get well card and graduation cards.

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  • I liked the cut out cards. I impressed friends and family following your birthday ideas, even made a get well card and graduation cards.

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  • It was nice to go back and reread the posts. I especially enjoyed the being a full time artist post, since that is my dream when I retire in a few years..

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  • It was nice to go back and reread the posts. I especially enjoyed the being a full time artist post, since that is my dream when I retire in a few years..

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  • It was nice to go back and reread the posts. I especially enjoyed the being a full time artist post, since that is my dream when I retire in a few years..

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  • It was nice to go back and reread the posts. I especially enjoyed the being a full time artist post, since that is my dream when I retire in a few years..

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  • It was nice to go back and reread the posts. I especially enjoyed the being a full time artist post, since that is my dream when I retire in a few years..

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  • you are a beautiful lady and you have shared amazing and beautiful thoughts and pieces of your world..and art amazing art with all of us. Thank you for a wonderful year.
    hugs
    susan s

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  • you are a beautiful lady and you have shared amazing and beautiful thoughts and pieces of your world..and art amazing art with all of us. Thank you for a wonderful year.
    hugs
    susan s

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  • you are a beautiful lady and you have shared amazing and beautiful thoughts and pieces of your world..and art amazing art with all of us. Thank you for a wonderful year.
    hugs
    susan s

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  • you are a beautiful lady and you have shared amazing and beautiful thoughts and pieces of your world..and art amazing art with all of us. Thank you for a wonderful year.
    hugs
    susan s

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  • you are a beautiful lady and you have shared amazing and beautiful thoughts and pieces of your world..and art amazing art with all of us. Thank you for a wonderful year.
    hugs
    susan s

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  • I agree with Susan s above. You are beautiful inside and out and we are the better for your creativity. Thank you for being such a generous teacher. Wish you a happy, healthy, and successful 2014!

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  • I agree with Susan s above. You are beautiful inside and out and we are the better for your creativity. Thank you for being such a generous teacher. Wish you a happy, healthy, and successful 2014!

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  • I agree with Susan s above. You are beautiful inside and out and we are the better for your creativity. Thank you for being such a generous teacher. Wish you a happy, healthy, and successful 2014!

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  • I agree with Susan s above. You are beautiful inside and out and we are the better for your creativity. Thank you for being such a generous teacher. Wish you a happy, healthy, and successful 2014!

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  • I agree with Susan s above. You are beautiful inside and out and we are the better for your creativity. Thank you for being such a generous teacher. Wish you a happy, healthy, and successful 2014!

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  • Love visiting your blog, Julie. Congrats on a fabulous artful year, and thanks for sharing.

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  • Love visiting your blog, Julie. Congrats on a fabulous artful year, and thanks for sharing.

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  • Love visiting your blog, Julie. Congrats on a fabulous artful year, and thanks for sharing.

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  • Love visiting your blog, Julie. Congrats on a fabulous artful year, and thanks for sharing.

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  • Love visiting your blog, Julie. Congrats on a fabulous artful year, and thanks for sharing.

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