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For my first canvas of 2014, I painted over this abstract:

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Here's a process photo:

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And it evolved into this:

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It's collage and stenciling and painting all mixed together and I love it!  It's a more sophisticated version of some work I've previously done.  I'm happy to see that I continue to evolve.  I hope I always keep evolving and changing as an artist!

Here the painting is, hanging in my apartment (ignore the mess, please):

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It's a large-ish canvas: 30×30 and so the face is larger than real life and I think that makes it quite powerful.  The size is something that just doesn't translate through photos.  Texture too.  All the collage (Gelli printed deli paper, by the way) also gives the piece so much visual texture and that just doesn't translate the photos.  Guess you'll all have to come over and see it in person.  ;)

Thanks for stopping by!

P.S. When my Mom was here she took some new headshots for me.  Some of which include this painting in the background.  What do you think?  Do you have a favorite?

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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.

390 thoughts on “100 Canvases: Canvas #23

  • Yes, #5 is my favorite….a friendly and loving spirit shows through. BTW…your relationship with your mother is one to be treasured.

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  • Yes, #5 is my favorite….a friendly and loving spirit shows through. BTW…your relationship with your mother is one to be treasured.

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  • Yes, #5 is my favorite….a friendly and loving spirit shows through. BTW…your relationship with your mother is one to be treasured.

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  • Yes, #5 is my favorite….a friendly and loving spirit shows through. BTW…your relationship with your mother is one to be treasured.

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  • Yes, #5 is my favorite….a friendly and loving spirit shows through. BTW…your relationship with your mother is one to be treasured.

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  • A very beautiful work of art and it is a number 5 from me too!

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  • A very beautiful work of art and it is a number 5 from me too!

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  • A very beautiful work of art and it is a number 5 from me too!

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  • A very beautiful work of art and it is a number 5 from me too!

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  • A very beautiful work of art and it is a number 5 from me too!

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  • Hey Julie – Love your canvas, and as for the headshots… I’m with the rest of the group – #5 is wonderful! I love the ones of you in front of your art, but I think the stripes in your shirt are distracting. The ones with you in the sweater and scarf on a neutral background look amazing! (maybe sweater/scarf in front of your art would be the best of both worlds?) have a great day and stay warm in this CRAZY cold weather.

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  • Hey Julie – Love your canvas, and as for the headshots… I’m with the rest of the group – #5 is wonderful! I love the ones of you in front of your art, but I think the stripes in your shirt are distracting. The ones with you in the sweater and scarf on a neutral background look amazing! (maybe sweater/scarf in front of your art would be the best of both worlds?) have a great day and stay warm in this CRAZY cold weather.

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  • Hey Julie – Love your canvas, and as for the headshots… I’m with the rest of the group – #5 is wonderful! I love the ones of you in front of your art, but I think the stripes in your shirt are distracting. The ones with you in the sweater and scarf on a neutral background look amazing! (maybe sweater/scarf in front of your art would be the best of both worlds?) have a great day and stay warm in this CRAZY cold weather.

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  • Hey Julie – Love your canvas, and as for the headshots… I’m with the rest of the group – #5 is wonderful! I love the ones of you in front of your art, but I think the stripes in your shirt are distracting. The ones with you in the sweater and scarf on a neutral background look amazing! (maybe sweater/scarf in front of your art would be the best of both worlds?) have a great day and stay warm in this CRAZY cold weather.

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  • Hey Julie – Love your canvas, and as for the headshots… I’m with the rest of the group – #5 is wonderful! I love the ones of you in front of your art, but I think the stripes in your shirt are distracting. The ones with you in the sweater and scarf on a neutral background look amazing! (maybe sweater/scarf in front of your art would be the best of both worlds?) have a great day and stay warm in this CRAZY cold weather.

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  • I love how you used all the Balzer Bits!!! That is amazing, the detail it’s like one of those works of art that every time you look at it you see something different, something now. Awesome. As for the photos they are too cute, but #5 is THE.BEST, you look maaahhhvelous!

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  • I love how you used all the Balzer Bits!!! That is amazing, the detail it’s like one of those works of art that every time you look at it you see something different, something now. Awesome. As for the photos they are too cute, but #5 is THE.BEST, you look maaahhhvelous!

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  • I love how you used all the Balzer Bits!!! That is amazing, the detail it’s like one of those works of art that every time you look at it you see something different, something now. Awesome. As for the photos they are too cute, but #5 is THE.BEST, you look maaahhhvelous!

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  • I love how you used all the Balzer Bits!!! That is amazing, the detail it’s like one of those works of art that every time you look at it you see something different, something now. Awesome. As for the photos they are too cute, but #5 is THE.BEST, you look maaahhhvelous!

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  • I love how you used all the Balzer Bits!!! That is amazing, the detail it’s like one of those works of art that every time you look at it you see something different, something now. Awesome. As for the photos they are too cute, but #5 is THE.BEST, you look maaahhhvelous!

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  • Hi Julie,
    I love #5. In that photo, your Mom seems to have captured that special look of love that you can only see in the gaze between a mother and daughter. You are so blessed as is your Mom to be able to share and create so many happy memories. Please continue to cherish each time that the two of you are together.

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  • Hi Julie,
    I love #5. In that photo, your Mom seems to have captured that special look of love that you can only see in the gaze between a mother and daughter. You are so blessed as is your Mom to be able to share and create so many happy memories. Please continue to cherish each time that the two of you are together.

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  • Hi Julie,
    I love #5. In that photo, your Mom seems to have captured that special look of love that you can only see in the gaze between a mother and daughter. You are so blessed as is your Mom to be able to share and create so many happy memories. Please continue to cherish each time that the two of you are together.

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  • Hi Julie,
    I love #5. In that photo, your Mom seems to have captured that special look of love that you can only see in the gaze between a mother and daughter. You are so blessed as is your Mom to be able to share and create so many happy memories. Please continue to cherish each time that the two of you are together.

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  • Hi Julie,
    I love #5. In that photo, your Mom seems to have captured that special look of love that you can only see in the gaze between a mother and daughter. You are so blessed as is your Mom to be able to share and create so many happy memories. Please continue to cherish each time that the two of you are together.

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  • Hi Julie,
    The final canvas is a great transformation. For sure seeing all the texture in person would be a treat! Awesome start for the year. I like your expression in #5, but also like your work in #4 so a combination would be cool. With your prodigious talent, bet you could make that happen either on canvas or in Photoshop. Thanks for sharing.

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  • Hi Julie,
    The final canvas is a great transformation. For sure seeing all the texture in person would be a treat! Awesome start for the year. I like your expression in #5, but also like your work in #4 so a combination would be cool. With your prodigious talent, bet you could make that happen either on canvas or in Photoshop. Thanks for sharing.

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  • Hi Julie,
    The final canvas is a great transformation. For sure seeing all the texture in person would be a treat! Awesome start for the year. I like your expression in #5, but also like your work in #4 so a combination would be cool. With your prodigious talent, bet you could make that happen either on canvas or in Photoshop. Thanks for sharing.

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  • Hi Julie,
    The final canvas is a great transformation. For sure seeing all the texture in person would be a treat! Awesome start for the year. I like your expression in #5, but also like your work in #4 so a combination would be cool. With your prodigious talent, bet you could make that happen either on canvas or in Photoshop. Thanks for sharing.

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  • Hi Julie,
    The final canvas is a great transformation. For sure seeing all the texture in person would be a treat! Awesome start for the year. I like your expression in #5, but also like your work in #4 so a combination would be cool. With your prodigious talent, bet you could make that happen either on canvas or in Photoshop. Thanks for sharing.

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  • I agree with the others, #5 is the winner. Your eyes look especially warm and caring in that oner!

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  • I agree with the others, #5 is the winner. Your eyes look especially warm and caring in that oner!

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  • I agree with the others, #5 is the winner. Your eyes look especially warm and caring in that oner!

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  • I agree with the others, #5 is the winner. Your eyes look especially warm and caring in that oner!

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  • I agree with the others, #5 is the winner. Your eyes look especially warm and caring in that oner!

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  • I so love all that texture and patterns to get lost in Julie…nice collage. I think that #5 is the one and wasn’t surprised to see that others had said that as well.

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  • I so love all that texture and patterns to get lost in Julie…nice collage. I think that #5 is the one and wasn’t surprised to see that others had said that as well.

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  • I so love all that texture and patterns to get lost in Julie…nice collage. I think that #5 is the one and wasn’t surprised to see that others had said that as well.

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  • I so love all that texture and patterns to get lost in Julie…nice collage. I think that #5 is the one and wasn’t surprised to see that others had said that as well.

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  • I so love all that texture and patterns to get lost in Julie…nice collage. I think that #5 is the one and wasn’t surprised to see that others had said that as well.

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  • 2 and 5. Sure wish I could have watched you transform that canvas. Great work! 😀

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  • 2 and 5. Sure wish I could have watched you transform that canvas. Great work! 😀

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  • 2 and 5. Sure wish I could have watched you transform that canvas. Great work! 😀

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  • 2 and 5. Sure wish I could have watched you transform that canvas. Great work! 😀

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  • 2 and 5. Sure wish I could have watched you transform that canvas. Great work! 😀

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  • Awesome canvas Julie! Love the way you incorporated so many different elements. I bet it does look fantastic in person! Would love to bring over Thai or Korean for dinner and see it in person…too bad I live so far away! :-). As for the picture….first off your mom is a great photographer….all the pics are good but #5 is my fav!

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  • Awesome canvas Julie! Love the way you incorporated so many different elements. I bet it does look fantastic in person! Would love to bring over Thai or Korean for dinner and see it in person…too bad I live so far away! :-). As for the picture….first off your mom is a great photographer….all the pics are good but #5 is my fav!

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  • Awesome canvas Julie! Love the way you incorporated so many different elements. I bet it does look fantastic in person! Would love to bring over Thai or Korean for dinner and see it in person…too bad I live so far away! :-). As for the picture….first off your mom is a great photographer….all the pics are good but #5 is my fav!

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  • Awesome canvas Julie! Love the way you incorporated so many different elements. I bet it does look fantastic in person! Would love to bring over Thai or Korean for dinner and see it in person…too bad I live so far away! :-). As for the picture….first off your mom is a great photographer….all the pics are good but #5 is my fav!

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  • Awesome canvas Julie! Love the way you incorporated so many different elements. I bet it does look fantastic in person! Would love to bring over Thai or Korean for dinner and see it in person…too bad I live so far away! :-). As for the picture….first off your mom is a great photographer….all the pics are good but #5 is my fav!

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  • I agree with most people that the ones of you with the solid color shirt are the best and don’t compete with your lovely art.

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  • I agree with most people that the ones of you with the solid color shirt are the best and don’t compete with your lovely art.

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  • I agree with most people that the ones of you with the solid color shirt are the best and don’t compete with your lovely art.

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  • I agree with most people that the ones of you with the solid color shirt are the best and don’t compete with your lovely art.

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  • I agree with most people that the ones of you with the solid color shirt are the best and don’t compete with your lovely art.

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  • Definitely #5 and I think everyone else agrees. 🙂

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  • Definitely #5 and I think everyone else agrees. 🙂

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  • Definitely #5 and I think everyone else agrees. 🙂

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  • Definitely #5 and I think everyone else agrees. 🙂

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  • Definitely #5 and I think everyone else agrees. 🙂

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  • Julie, your canvas is absolutely incredible! I love it! As for the head shots, I can’t decide. They’re all really nice.

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  • Julie, your canvas is absolutely incredible! I love it! As for the head shots, I can’t decide. They’re all really nice.

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  • Julie, your canvas is absolutely incredible! I love it! As for the head shots, I can’t decide. They’re all really nice.

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  • Julie, your canvas is absolutely incredible! I love it! As for the head shots, I can’t decide. They’re all really nice.

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  • Julie, your canvas is absolutely incredible! I love it! As for the head shots, I can’t decide. They’re all really nice.

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  • I like # 5 too. You look so relaxed and happy and peaceful.

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  • I like # 5 too. You look so relaxed and happy and peaceful.

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  • I like # 5 too. You look so relaxed and happy and peaceful.

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  • I like # 5 too. You look so relaxed and happy and peaceful.

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  • I like # 5 too. You look so relaxed and happy and peaceful.

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  • I like 5 for when you want a pic of just you. But I am loving 6 because you look great and it shows your art style. Your mom did a great job of capturing you!

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  • I like 5 for when you want a pic of just you. But I am loving 6 because you look great and it shows your art style. Your mom did a great job of capturing you!

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  • I like 5 for when you want a pic of just you. But I am loving 6 because you look great and it shows your art style. Your mom did a great job of capturing you!

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  • I like 5 for when you want a pic of just you. But I am loving 6 because you look great and it shows your art style. Your mom did a great job of capturing you!

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  • I like 5 for when you want a pic of just you. But I am loving 6 because you look great and it shows your art style. Your mom did a great job of capturing you!

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  • Beautiful work…I love portrait photo #5!

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  • Beautiful work…I love portrait photo #5!

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  • Beautiful work…I love portrait photo #5!

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  • Beautiful work…I love portrait photo #5!

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  • Beautiful work…I love portrait photo #5!

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  • Wow- this new painting is your interpretation of abstract that I think you’ve been wanting to find- it’s amazing!
    I love numbers 3 & 5 in your photos the best also.

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  • Wow- this new painting is your interpretation of abstract that I think you’ve been wanting to find- it’s amazing!
    I love numbers 3 & 5 in your photos the best also.

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  • Wow- this new painting is your interpretation of abstract that I think you’ve been wanting to find- it’s amazing!
    I love numbers 3 & 5 in your photos the best also.

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  • Wow- this new painting is your interpretation of abstract that I think you’ve been wanting to find- it’s amazing!
    I love numbers 3 & 5 in your photos the best also.

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  • Wow- this new painting is your interpretation of abstract that I think you’ve been wanting to find- it’s amazing!
    I love numbers 3 & 5 in your photos the best also.

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  • Julie – you look so great!!! there all wonderful shots – my vote is for 5, 6 or 7.

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  • Julie – you look so great!!! there all wonderful shots – my vote is for 5, 6 or 7.

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  • Julie – you look so great!!! there all wonderful shots – my vote is for 5, 6 or 7.

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  • Julie – you look so great!!! there all wonderful shots – my vote is for 5, 6 or 7.

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  • Julie – you look so great!!! there all wonderful shots – my vote is for 5, 6 or 7.

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  • I love #5

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  • I love #5

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  • I love #5

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  • I love #5

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  • I love #5

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  • Love the painted over canvas… now THAT is a JULIE painting/signature style… so recognizable as yours. As far as photos definitely #5 or if you want the painting in the background then #3. Mom did a great job!

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  • Love the painted over canvas… now THAT is a JULIE painting/signature style… so recognizable as yours. As far as photos definitely #5 or if you want the painting in the background then #3. Mom did a great job!

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  • Love the painted over canvas… now THAT is a JULIE painting/signature style… so recognizable as yours. As far as photos definitely #5 or if you want the painting in the background then #3. Mom did a great job!

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  • Love the painted over canvas… now THAT is a JULIE painting/signature style… so recognizable as yours. As far as photos definitely #5 or if you want the painting in the background then #3. Mom did a great job!

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  • Love the painted over canvas… now THAT is a JULIE painting/signature style… so recognizable as yours. As far as photos definitely #5 or if you want the painting in the background then #3. Mom did a great job!

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  • Photo #5 is the best. Your eyes sparkle and show an inner light. It seems so “you”. (Or who I think you must be)

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  • Photo #5 is the best. Your eyes sparkle and show an inner light. It seems so “you”. (Or who I think you must be)

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  • Photo #5 is the best. Your eyes sparkle and show an inner light. It seems so “you”. (Or who I think you must be)

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  • Photo #5 is the best. Your eyes sparkle and show an inner light. It seems so “you”. (Or who I think you must be)

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  • Photo #5 is the best. Your eyes sparkle and show an inner light. It seems so “you”. (Or who I think you must be)

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  • You are beautiful in all of them but I really love #5.

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  • You are beautiful in all of them but I really love #5.

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  • You are beautiful in all of them but I really love #5.

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  • You are beautiful in all of them but I really love #5.

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  • You are beautiful in all of them but I really love #5.

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  • #5 is my favorite – beautiful and love the smile!

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  • #5 is my favorite – beautiful and love the smile!

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  • #5 is my favorite – beautiful and love the smile!

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  • #5 is my favorite – beautiful and love the smile!

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  • #5 is my favorite – beautiful and love the smile!

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  • I picked #5 before I read the comments – so I think that I’m voting with the majority! great photos Mom!

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  • I picked #5 before I read the comments – so I think that I’m voting with the majority! great photos Mom!

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  • I picked #5 before I read the comments – so I think that I’m voting with the majority! great photos Mom!

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  • I picked #5 before I read the comments – so I think that I’m voting with the majority! great photos Mom!

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  • I picked #5 before I read the comments – so I think that I’m voting with the majority! great photos Mom!

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  • I love #5! You look more natural and extremely confident. What a wonderful change in your art and your own personal transformation! You look beautiful!

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  • I love #5! You look more natural and extremely confident. What a wonderful change in your art and your own personal transformation! You look beautiful!

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  • I love #5! You look more natural and extremely confident. What a wonderful change in your art and your own personal transformation! You look beautiful!

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  • I love #5! You look more natural and extremely confident. What a wonderful change in your art and your own personal transformation! You look beautiful!

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  • I love #5! You look more natural and extremely confident. What a wonderful change in your art and your own personal transformation! You look beautiful!

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  • looks like I am departing from the majority…I like #1 for the large size of your portrait & the simple background; you look confident, capable, yet approachable. I also like #4 for showcasing your artwork, I like that you are off-center, and you look confident, capable, and approachable in that one too.

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  • looks like I am departing from the majority…I like #1 for the large size of your portrait & the simple background; you look confident, capable, yet approachable. I also like #4 for showcasing your artwork, I like that you are off-center, and you look confident, capable, and approachable in that one too.

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  • looks like I am departing from the majority…I like #1 for the large size of your portrait & the simple background; you look confident, capable, yet approachable. I also like #4 for showcasing your artwork, I like that you are off-center, and you look confident, capable, and approachable in that one too.

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  • looks like I am departing from the majority…I like #1 for the large size of your portrait & the simple background; you look confident, capable, yet approachable. I also like #4 for showcasing your artwork, I like that you are off-center, and you look confident, capable, and approachable in that one too.

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  • looks like I am departing from the majority…I like #1 for the large size of your portrait & the simple background; you look confident, capable, yet approachable. I also like #4 for showcasing your artwork, I like that you are off-center, and you look confident, capable, and approachable in that one too.

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  • I think all the photos are wonderful and I like what you’ve done with the canvas.

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  • I think all the photos are wonderful and I like what you’ve done with the canvas.

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  • I think all the photos are wonderful and I like what you’ve done with the canvas.

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  • I think all the photos are wonderful and I like what you’ve done with the canvas.

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  • I think all the photos are wonderful and I like what you’ve done with the canvas.

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  • They all look great, but I like #5 best, then #7.

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  • They all look great, but I like #5 best, then #7.

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  • They all look great, but I like #5 best, then #7.

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  • They all look great, but I like #5 best, then #7.

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  • They all look great, but I like #5 best, then #7.

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  • Beautiful canvas painting, I love it! And I like #4 from the headshots with your art in the background 🙂

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  • Beautiful canvas painting, I love it! And I like #4 from the headshots with your art in the background 🙂

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  • Beautiful canvas painting, I love it! And I like #4 from the headshots with your art in the background 🙂

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  • Beautiful canvas painting, I love it! And I like #4 from the headshots with your art in the background 🙂

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  • Beautiful canvas painting, I love it! And I like #4 from the headshots with your art in the background 🙂

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  • I like them all! However, #4 gets my attention. I must say I am so happy for you. I have always thought you were beautiful, but now you have a glow about you. You seem so happy. I am struggling to get started with losing weight and to find my glow. You are such an inspiration, and I have so much respect for you as a person and an artist.

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  • I like them all! However, #4 gets my attention. I must say I am so happy for you. I have always thought you were beautiful, but now you have a glow about you. You seem so happy. I am struggling to get started with losing weight and to find my glow. You are such an inspiration, and I have so much respect for you as a person and an artist.

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  • I like them all! However, #4 gets my attention. I must say I am so happy for you. I have always thought you were beautiful, but now you have a glow about you. You seem so happy. I am struggling to get started with losing weight and to find my glow. You are such an inspiration, and I have so much respect for you as a person and an artist.

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  • I like them all! However, #4 gets my attention. I must say I am so happy for you. I have always thought you were beautiful, but now you have a glow about you. You seem so happy. I am struggling to get started with losing weight and to find my glow. You are such an inspiration, and I have so much respect for you as a person and an artist.

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  • I like them all! However, #4 gets my attention. I must say I am so happy for you. I have always thought you were beautiful, but now you have a glow about you. You seem so happy. I am struggling to get started with losing weight and to find my glow. You are such an inspiration, and I have so much respect for you as a person and an artist.

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  • #5 looks the most natural and showcases your beauty in a very charming way, Julie. Everything about it looks lovely to me…your smile…the colors and texture of your outfit…your hair…the angle of the shot…the way your head and shoulders are more relaxed, thus seeming to project your sweet shyness that’s often hidden in your public persona. Those eyes!
    You are your mom’s best work of art! Never met her, but I love her.
    #2 came in second for me.

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  • #5 looks the most natural and showcases your beauty in a very charming way, Julie. Everything about it looks lovely to me…your smile…the colors and texture of your outfit…your hair…the angle of the shot…the way your head and shoulders are more relaxed, thus seeming to project your sweet shyness that’s often hidden in your public persona. Those eyes!
    You are your mom’s best work of art! Never met her, but I love her.
    #2 came in second for me.

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  • #5 looks the most natural and showcases your beauty in a very charming way, Julie. Everything about it looks lovely to me…your smile…the colors and texture of your outfit…your hair…the angle of the shot…the way your head and shoulders are more relaxed, thus seeming to project your sweet shyness that’s often hidden in your public persona. Those eyes!
    You are your mom’s best work of art! Never met her, but I love her.
    #2 came in second for me.

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  • #5 looks the most natural and showcases your beauty in a very charming way, Julie. Everything about it looks lovely to me…your smile…the colors and texture of your outfit…your hair…the angle of the shot…the way your head and shoulders are more relaxed, thus seeming to project your sweet shyness that’s often hidden in your public persona. Those eyes!
    You are your mom’s best work of art! Never met her, but I love her.
    #2 came in second for me.

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  • #5 looks the most natural and showcases your beauty in a very charming way, Julie. Everything about it looks lovely to me…your smile…the colors and texture of your outfit…your hair…the angle of the shot…the way your head and shoulders are more relaxed, thus seeming to project your sweet shyness that’s often hidden in your public persona. Those eyes!
    You are your mom’s best work of art! Never met her, but I love her.
    #2 came in second for me.

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  • Ooops…I take that back…you and your bro are your mom’s best works of art (that I have seen). (^_^)

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  • Ooops…I take that back…you and your bro are your mom’s best works of art (that I have seen). (^_^)

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  • Ooops…I take that back…you and your bro are your mom’s best works of art (that I have seen). (^_^)

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  • Ooops…I take that back…you and your bro are your mom’s best works of art (that I have seen). (^_^)

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  • Ooops…I take that back…you and your bro are your mom’s best works of art (that I have seen). (^_^)

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  • I LOVE #3; the way the light is shinning on your face, your shoulders are back which opens your chest/heart a bit and just makes you look like “yeah, I created this!” It makes me feel very encouraged and excited about getting into some paint and stencils and ink and, and, and…
    Plus how can you not love the white drip page!

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  • I LOVE #3; the way the light is shinning on your face, your shoulders are back which opens your chest/heart a bit and just makes you look like “yeah, I created this!” It makes me feel very encouraged and excited about getting into some paint and stencils and ink and, and, and…
    Plus how can you not love the white drip page!

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  • I LOVE #3; the way the light is shinning on your face, your shoulders are back which opens your chest/heart a bit and just makes you look like “yeah, I created this!” It makes me feel very encouraged and excited about getting into some paint and stencils and ink and, and, and…
    Plus how can you not love the white drip page!

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  • I LOVE #3; the way the light is shinning on your face, your shoulders are back which opens your chest/heart a bit and just makes you look like “yeah, I created this!” It makes me feel very encouraged and excited about getting into some paint and stencils and ink and, and, and…
    Plus how can you not love the white drip page!

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  • I LOVE #3; the way the light is shinning on your face, your shoulders are back which opens your chest/heart a bit and just makes you look like “yeah, I created this!” It makes me feel very encouraged and excited about getting into some paint and stencils and ink and, and, and…
    Plus how can you not love the white drip page!

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  • Nubers 1, 2 and 5 are all wonderful and make me want to meet you in person someday.

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  • Nubers 1, 2 and 5 are all wonderful and make me want to meet you in person someday.

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  • Nubers 1, 2 and 5 are all wonderful and make me want to meet you in person someday.

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  • Nubers 1, 2 and 5 are all wonderful and make me want to meet you in person someday.

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  • Nubers 1, 2 and 5 are all wonderful and make me want to meet you in person someday.

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  • You and your art are evolving and it’s a joy to see you!
    I couldn’t make up my mind I like 2, 5 and 7

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  • You and your art are evolving and it’s a joy to see you!
    I couldn’t make up my mind I like 2, 5 and 7

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  • You and your art are evolving and it’s a joy to see you!
    I couldn’t make up my mind I like 2, 5 and 7

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  • You and your art are evolving and it’s a joy to see you!
    I couldn’t make up my mind I like 2, 5 and 7

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  • You and your art are evolving and it’s a joy to see you!
    I couldn’t make up my mind I like 2, 5 and 7

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  • Always look forward to see what is new on your blog. I am never disappointed.
    Love the new pictures your mom took, and have to say my favorite is #3. You look like a teenager. Really a beautiful shot.
    I was surprised that the #5 pic was picked by almost everyone else. I am sticking with #3.
    As always, thanks for sharing.

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  • Always look forward to see what is new on your blog. I am never disappointed.
    Love the new pictures your mom took, and have to say my favorite is #3. You look like a teenager. Really a beautiful shot.
    I was surprised that the #5 pic was picked by almost everyone else. I am sticking with #3.
    As always, thanks for sharing.

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  • Always look forward to see what is new on your blog. I am never disappointed.
    Love the new pictures your mom took, and have to say my favorite is #3. You look like a teenager. Really a beautiful shot.
    I was surprised that the #5 pic was picked by almost everyone else. I am sticking with #3.
    As always, thanks for sharing.

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  • Always look forward to see what is new on your blog. I am never disappointed.
    Love the new pictures your mom took, and have to say my favorite is #3. You look like a teenager. Really a beautiful shot.
    I was surprised that the #5 pic was picked by almost everyone else. I am sticking with #3.
    As always, thanks for sharing.

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  • Always look forward to see what is new on your blog. I am never disappointed.
    Love the new pictures your mom took, and have to say my favorite is #3. You look like a teenager. Really a beautiful shot.
    I was surprised that the #5 pic was picked by almost everyone else. I am sticking with #3.
    As always, thanks for sharing.

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  • Love 1, 5, 7…I am so glad you painted over that canvas as the result is incredible. And, yes, if I am ever in NYC I will be glad to stop by and look at it up close and personal! heehee!

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  • Love 1, 5, 7…I am so glad you painted over that canvas as the result is incredible. And, yes, if I am ever in NYC I will be glad to stop by and look at it up close and personal! heehee!

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  • Love 1, 5, 7…I am so glad you painted over that canvas as the result is incredible. And, yes, if I am ever in NYC I will be glad to stop by and look at it up close and personal! heehee!

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  • Love 1, 5, 7…I am so glad you painted over that canvas as the result is incredible. And, yes, if I am ever in NYC I will be glad to stop by and look at it up close and personal! heehee!

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  • Love 1, 5, 7…I am so glad you painted over that canvas as the result is incredible. And, yes, if I am ever in NYC I will be glad to stop by and look at it up close and personal! heehee!

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  • Hi Julie,
    Very active painting…
    For your photographs, I really like #5, you just look more natural and comfortable.

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  • Hi Julie,
    Very active painting…
    For your photographs, I really like #5, you just look more natural and comfortable.

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  • Hi Julie,
    Very active painting…
    For your photographs, I really like #5, you just look more natural and comfortable.

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  • Hi Julie,
    Very active painting…
    For your photographs, I really like #5, you just look more natural and comfortable.

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  • Hi Julie,
    Very active painting…
    For your photographs, I really like #5, you just look more natural and comfortable.

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  • #5 You look young and talented and beautiful

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  • #5 You look young and talented and beautiful

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  • #5 You look young and talented and beautiful

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  • #5 You look young and talented and beautiful

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  • #5 You look young and talented and beautiful

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  • First I have to say how beautiful you look. Then, my fave is the one with the striped band around her head. Your painting is so cool. Better and better each time. Can’t wait for more

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  • First I have to say how beautiful you look. Then, my fave is the one with the striped band around her head. Your painting is so cool. Better and better each time. Can’t wait for more

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  • First I have to say how beautiful you look. Then, my fave is the one with the striped band around her head. Your painting is so cool. Better and better each time. Can’t wait for more

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  • First I have to say how beautiful you look. Then, my fave is the one with the striped band around her head. Your painting is so cool. Better and better each time. Can’t wait for more

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  • First I have to say how beautiful you look. Then, my fave is the one with the striped band around her head. Your painting is so cool. Better and better each time. Can’t wait for more

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  • 2, 3 and 5! You look great in all of the photos actually:) Love your abstract painting, free, yet sophisticated, and very YOU. Great job Julie 🙂

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  • 2, 3 and 5! You look great in all of the photos actually:) Love your abstract painting, free, yet sophisticated, and very YOU. Great job Julie 🙂

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  • 2, 3 and 5! You look great in all of the photos actually:) Love your abstract painting, free, yet sophisticated, and very YOU. Great job Julie 🙂

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  • 2, 3 and 5! You look great in all of the photos actually:) Love your abstract painting, free, yet sophisticated, and very YOU. Great job Julie 🙂

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  • 2, 3 and 5! You look great in all of the photos actually:) Love your abstract painting, free, yet sophisticated, and very YOU. Great job Julie 🙂

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  • I had picked two or five and was surprised but glad to see that everyone agreed with me. They are the most natural looking.

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  • I had picked two or five and was surprised but glad to see that everyone agreed with me. They are the most natural looking.

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  • I had picked two or five and was surprised but glad to see that everyone agreed with me. They are the most natural looking.

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  • I had picked two or five and was surprised but glad to see that everyone agreed with me. They are the most natural looking.

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  • I had picked two or five and was surprised but glad to see that everyone agreed with me. They are the most natural looking.

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  • I love this painting! Thank you for showing how it evolved!. It’s fascinating to see!
    I think you look great in all of the photos! If I would have to choose, I think one and 4 would definitely make the cut, but really, they’re all good!

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  • I love this painting! Thank you for showing how it evolved!. It’s fascinating to see!
    I think you look great in all of the photos! If I would have to choose, I think one and 4 would definitely make the cut, but really, they’re all good!

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  • I love this painting! Thank you for showing how it evolved!. It’s fascinating to see!
    I think you look great in all of the photos! If I would have to choose, I think one and 4 would definitely make the cut, but really, they’re all good!

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  • I love this painting! Thank you for showing how it evolved!. It’s fascinating to see!
    I think you look great in all of the photos! If I would have to choose, I think one and 4 would definitely make the cut, but really, they’re all good!

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  • I love this painting! Thank you for showing how it evolved!. It’s fascinating to see!
    I think you look great in all of the photos! If I would have to choose, I think one and 4 would definitely make the cut, but really, they’re all good!

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  • I always LOVE your posts! Love your recent painted & collaged face! AND you look so nice in all your pictures but I’m with everyone else – #5. Wish your Mom could take MY picture! I make strange faces every time. 🙁
    Thanks for sharing your talents.

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  • I always LOVE your posts! Love your recent painted & collaged face! AND you look so nice in all your pictures but I’m with everyone else – #5. Wish your Mom could take MY picture! I make strange faces every time. 🙁
    Thanks for sharing your talents.

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  • I always LOVE your posts! Love your recent painted & collaged face! AND you look so nice in all your pictures but I’m with everyone else – #5. Wish your Mom could take MY picture! I make strange faces every time. 🙁
    Thanks for sharing your talents.

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  • I always LOVE your posts! Love your recent painted & collaged face! AND you look so nice in all your pictures but I’m with everyone else – #5. Wish your Mom could take MY picture! I make strange faces every time. 🙁
    Thanks for sharing your talents.

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  • I always LOVE your posts! Love your recent painted & collaged face! AND you look so nice in all your pictures but I’m with everyone else – #5. Wish your Mom could take MY picture! I make strange faces every time. 🙁
    Thanks for sharing your talents.

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  • #5 is a hottie!!! 🙂

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  • #5 is a hottie!!! 🙂

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  • #5 is a hottie!!! 🙂

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  • #5 is a hottie!!! 🙂

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  • #5 is a hottie!!! 🙂

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  • I love the painting! You’re so talented. As for headshots I like either #5 or #4.

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  • I love the painting! You’re so talented. As for headshots I like either #5 or #4.

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  • I love the painting! You’re so talented. As for headshots I like either #5 or #4.

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  • I love the painting! You’re so talented. As for headshots I like either #5 or #4.

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  • I love the painting! You’re so talented. As for headshots I like either #5 or #4.

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  • Number 5 for me too. You look fabulous!

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  • Number 5 for me too. You look fabulous!

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  • Number 5 for me too. You look fabulous!

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  • Number 5 for me too. You look fabulous!

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  • Number 5 for me too. You look fabulous!

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  • Number 5 is the money shot! Love your painting and your stamping book has been such an inspiration! I literally am going through it and making everything. I would love a tutorial on some of the techniques you used on your painting.

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  • Number 5 is the money shot! Love your painting and your stamping book has been such an inspiration! I literally am going through it and making everything. I would love a tutorial on some of the techniques you used on your painting.

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  • Number 5 is the money shot! Love your painting and your stamping book has been such an inspiration! I literally am going through it and making everything. I would love a tutorial on some of the techniques you used on your painting.

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  • Number 5 is the money shot! Love your painting and your stamping book has been such an inspiration! I literally am going through it and making everything. I would love a tutorial on some of the techniques you used on your painting.

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  • Number 5 is the money shot! Love your painting and your stamping book has been such an inspiration! I literally am going through it and making everything. I would love a tutorial on some of the techniques you used on your painting.

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  • They all look great, but #5 is my fave. It looks effortless.

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  • They all look great, but #5 is my fave. It looks effortless.

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  • They all look great, but #5 is my fave. It looks effortless.

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  • They all look great, but #5 is my fave. It looks effortless.

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  • They all look great, but #5 is my fave. It looks effortless.

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  • great pix Julie. I am partial to pix #5 & #3.

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  • great pix Julie. I am partial to pix #5 & #3.

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  • great pix Julie. I am partial to pix #5 & #3.

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  • great pix Julie. I am partial to pix #5 & #3.

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  • great pix Julie. I am partial to pix #5 & #3.

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  • Great pics, Julie!! I like #1 the best!!!

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  • Great pics, Julie!! I like #1 the best!!!

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  • Great pics, Julie!! I like #1 the best!!!

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  • Great pics, Julie!! I like #1 the best!!!

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  • Great pics, Julie!! I like #1 the best!!!

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  • I like #1…so cute. #5 is a fake smile. Just my opinion.

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  • I like #1…so cute. #5 is a fake smile. Just my opinion.

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  • I like #1…so cute. #5 is a fake smile. Just my opinion.

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  • I like #1…so cute. #5 is a fake smile. Just my opinion.

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  • I like #1…so cute. #5 is a fake smile. Just my opinion.

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  • They are all good, but #5 is the best. IMHO.

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  • They are all good, but #5 is the best. IMHO.

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  • They are all good, but #5 is the best. IMHO.

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  • They are all good, but #5 is the best. IMHO.

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  • They are all good, but #5 is the best. IMHO.

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  • You look so pretty and happy in all the pictures, Julie! But I would vote for the shots with the plain background, because they don’t detract from the main purpose–a head shot.
    Love that new painting/collage!

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  • You look so pretty and happy in all the pictures, Julie! But I would vote for the shots with the plain background, because they don’t detract from the main purpose–a head shot.
    Love that new painting/collage!

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  • You look so pretty and happy in all the pictures, Julie! But I would vote for the shots with the plain background, because they don’t detract from the main purpose–a head shot.
    Love that new painting/collage!

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  • You look so pretty and happy in all the pictures, Julie! But I would vote for the shots with the plain background, because they don’t detract from the main purpose–a head shot.
    Love that new painting/collage!

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  • You look so pretty and happy in all the pictures, Julie! But I would vote for the shots with the plain background, because they don’t detract from the main purpose–a head shot.
    Love that new painting/collage!

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  • If you were my daughter, I would be just as proud of you, as obviously your Mum is too. Great work! You are so creative.

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  • If you were my daughter, I would be just as proud of you, as obviously your Mum is too. Great work! You are so creative.

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  • If you were my daughter, I would be just as proud of you, as obviously your Mum is too. Great work! You are so creative.

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  • If you were my daughter, I would be just as proud of you, as obviously your Mum is too. Great work! You are so creative.

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  • If you were my daughter, I would be just as proud of you, as obviously your Mum is too. Great work! You are so creative.

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  • fantastic canvas Julie, cant believe how youve transformed it. My favourite photo is no. 2 but they are all great.
    Gill xx

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  • fantastic canvas Julie, cant believe how youve transformed it. My favourite photo is no. 2 but they are all great.
    Gill xx

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  • fantastic canvas Julie, cant believe how youve transformed it. My favourite photo is no. 2 but they are all great.
    Gill xx

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  • fantastic canvas Julie, cant believe how youve transformed it. My favourite photo is no. 2 but they are all great.
    Gill xx

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  • fantastic canvas Julie, cant believe how youve transformed it. My favourite photo is no. 2 but they are all great.
    Gill xx

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  • Julie you are my inspiration, big time!! Your Mom is right, that painting is a painting of you! It is beautiful, love the new pics,

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  • Julie you are my inspiration, big time!! Your Mom is right, that painting is a painting of you! It is beautiful, love the new pics,

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  • Julie you are my inspiration, big time!! Your Mom is right, that painting is a painting of you! It is beautiful, love the new pics,

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  • Julie you are my inspiration, big time!! Your Mom is right, that painting is a painting of you! It is beautiful, love the new pics,

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  • Julie you are my inspiration, big time!! Your Mom is right, that painting is a painting of you! It is beautiful, love the new pics,

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  • Number 4 and 6 are the loveliest. I do not like the photos that hide your neck, enjoy your neck now, when you are my age it will be a thing of the past!!!!
    Annie v

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  • Number 4 and 6 are the loveliest. I do not like the photos that hide your neck, enjoy your neck now, when you are my age it will be a thing of the past!!!!
    Annie v

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  • Number 4 and 6 are the loveliest. I do not like the photos that hide your neck, enjoy your neck now, when you are my age it will be a thing of the past!!!!
    Annie v

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  • Number 4 and 6 are the loveliest. I do not like the photos that hide your neck, enjoy your neck now, when you are my age it will be a thing of the past!!!!
    Annie v

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  • Number 4 and 6 are the loveliest. I do not like the photos that hide your neck, enjoy your neck now, when you are my age it will be a thing of the past!!!!
    Annie v

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  • Wonderful photos. I like #5 the most. Wow … you take wonderful pics… you are really photogenic!!!

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  • Wonderful photos. I like #5 the most. Wow … you take wonderful pics… you are really photogenic!!!

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  • Wonderful photos. I like #5 the most. Wow … you take wonderful pics… you are really photogenic!!!

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  • Wonderful photos. I like #5 the most. Wow … you take wonderful pics… you are really photogenic!!!

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  • Wonderful photos. I like #5 the most. Wow … you take wonderful pics… you are really photogenic!!!

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  • #5 is a good picture, but my faves are #1 & #4

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  • #5 is a good picture, but my faves are #1 & #4

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  • #5 is a good picture, but my faves are #1 & #4

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  • #5 is a good picture, but my faves are #1 & #4

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  • #5 is a good picture, but my faves are #1 & #4

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  • First choice would be #5 then #4 with the canvases in the background.
    I love the detail in this canvas, surely you’re going to need a bigger apartment soon or an art gallery to house all these fab canvases! x

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  • First choice would be #5 then #4 with the canvases in the background.
    I love the detail in this canvas, surely you’re going to need a bigger apartment soon or an art gallery to house all these fab canvases! x

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  • First choice would be #5 then #4 with the canvases in the background.
    I love the detail in this canvas, surely you’re going to need a bigger apartment soon or an art gallery to house all these fab canvases! x

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  • First choice would be #5 then #4 with the canvases in the background.
    I love the detail in this canvas, surely you’re going to need a bigger apartment soon or an art gallery to house all these fab canvases! x

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  • First choice would be #5 then #4 with the canvases in the background.
    I love the detail in this canvas, surely you’re going to need a bigger apartment soon or an art gallery to house all these fab canvases! x

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