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I think hands are wonderfully expressive.  I'm a huge fan of Max Beckmann who always painted fascinating hands.  Today I'm sharing five impactful hand illustrations paired with text.  I  hope you enjoy them as much as I do!

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Which one is your fave?

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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, β€œCarve Stamp Play” - and exhibits in New York City and throughout Massachusetts. She is a graduate of Brown University.

90 thoughts on “The Weekend Five: Hands + Words

  • Definitely the embroidered woman’s hands! LOL!

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  • Definitely the embroidered woman’s hands! LOL!

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  • Definitely the embroidered woman’s hands! LOL!

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  • Definitely the embroidered woman’s hands! LOL!

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  • Definitely the embroidered woman’s hands! LOL!

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  • Toss up — Introverts & Fingers Crossed! But I love them all! Great idea for an Art Journal Page tho.

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  • Toss up — Introverts & Fingers Crossed! But I love them all! Great idea for an Art Journal Page tho.

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  • Toss up — Introverts & Fingers Crossed! But I love them all! Great idea for an Art Journal Page tho.

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  • Toss up — Introverts & Fingers Crossed! But I love them all! Great idea for an Art Journal Page tho.

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  • Toss up — Introverts & Fingers Crossed! But I love them all! Great idea for an Art Journal Page tho.

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  • they are all good; however, being an introvert I would need to go with that. . . .

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  • they are all good; however, being an introvert I would need to go with that. . . .

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  • they are all good; however, being an introvert I would need to go with that. . . .

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  • they are all good; however, being an introvert I would need to go with that. . . .

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  • they are all good; however, being an introvert I would need to go with that. . . .

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  • You can tell a lot about a woman…. Think it is so cute! But love all of them!

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  • You can tell a lot about a woman…. Think it is so cute! But love all of them!

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  • You can tell a lot about a woman…. Think it is so cute! But love all of them!

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  • You can tell a lot about a woman…. Think it is so cute! But love all of them!

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  • You can tell a lot about a woman…. Think it is so cute! But love all of them!

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  • As a total introvert, that’s my favorite.

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  • As a total introvert, that’s my favorite.

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  • As a total introvert, that’s my favorite.

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  • As a total introvert, that’s my favorite.

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  • As a total introvert, that’s my favorite.

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  • They are all great but I fall for number 2 – the woman’s hand!

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  • They are all great but I fall for number 2 – the woman’s hand!

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  • They are all great but I fall for number 2 – the woman’s hand!

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  • They are all great but I fall for number 2 – the woman’s hand!

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  • They are all great but I fall for number 2 – the woman’s hand!

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  • Hmm…… I like the first one because it’s rather funny! And the second one because I like fabric and stitchery and it’s so true! But my fave might just be the last one – so simple and yet so spot on for me…..and many of us, I’m sure!
    It’s lovely to have found your blog. I’ve enjoyed reading, listening to your podcasts and um, well…..copying!!?? It’s alright, not exactly but I do like your style!!

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  • Hmm…… I like the first one because it’s rather funny! And the second one because I like fabric and stitchery and it’s so true! But my fave might just be the last one – so simple and yet so spot on for me…..and many of us, I’m sure!
    It’s lovely to have found your blog. I’ve enjoyed reading, listening to your podcasts and um, well…..copying!!?? It’s alright, not exactly but I do like your style!!

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  • Hmm…… I like the first one because it’s rather funny! And the second one because I like fabric and stitchery and it’s so true! But my fave might just be the last one – so simple and yet so spot on for me…..and many of us, I’m sure!
    It’s lovely to have found your blog. I’ve enjoyed reading, listening to your podcasts and um, well…..copying!!?? It’s alright, not exactly but I do like your style!!

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  • Hmm…… I like the first one because it’s rather funny! And the second one because I like fabric and stitchery and it’s so true! But my fave might just be the last one – so simple and yet so spot on for me…..and many of us, I’m sure!
    It’s lovely to have found your blog. I’ve enjoyed reading, listening to your podcasts and um, well…..copying!!?? It’s alright, not exactly but I do like your style!!

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  • Hmm…… I like the first one because it’s rather funny! And the second one because I like fabric and stitchery and it’s so true! But my fave might just be the last one – so simple and yet so spot on for me…..and many of us, I’m sure!
    It’s lovely to have found your blog. I’ve enjoyed reading, listening to your podcasts and um, well…..copying!!?? It’s alright, not exactly but I do like your style!!

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  • These hands+words are so effective and impactful! I especially love the last one!!! πŸ˜€

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  • These hands+words are so effective and impactful! I especially love the last one!!! πŸ˜€

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  • These hands+words are so effective and impactful! I especially love the last one!!! πŸ˜€

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  • These hands+words are so effective and impactful! I especially love the last one!!! πŸ˜€

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  • These hands+words are so effective and impactful! I especially love the last one!!! πŸ˜€

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  • I love Marc Johns. Just visited his sites and he is Canadian. So proud!

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  • I love Marc Johns. Just visited his sites and he is Canadian. So proud!

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  • I love Marc Johns. Just visited his sites and he is Canadian. So proud!

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  • I love Marc Johns. Just visited his sites and he is Canadian. So proud!

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  • I love Marc Johns. Just visited his sites and he is Canadian. So proud!

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  • I like them all but I am an introvert…

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  • I like them all but I am an introvert…

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  • I like them all but I am an introvert…

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  • I like them all but I am an introvert…

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  • I like them all but I am an introvert…

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  • well truly, these are all pretty great! but I really identify with the last one…I DO need to make something every day, even if it’s just a doodle! Love your work and your blog!! β™₯

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  • well truly, these are all pretty great! but I really identify with the last one…I DO need to make something every day, even if it’s just a doodle! Love your work and your blog!! β™₯

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  • well truly, these are all pretty great! but I really identify with the last one…I DO need to make something every day, even if it’s just a doodle! Love your work and your blog!! β™₯

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  • well truly, these are all pretty great! but I really identify with the last one…I DO need to make something every day, even if it’s just a doodle! Love your work and your blog!! β™₯

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  • well truly, these are all pretty great! but I really identify with the last one…I DO need to make something every day, even if it’s just a doodle! Love your work and your blog!! β™₯

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  • Although I’m an extrovert, I really think the first one is a giggle!

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  • Although I’m an extrovert, I really think the first one is a giggle!

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  • Although I’m an extrovert, I really think the first one is a giggle!

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  • Although I’m an extrovert, I really think the first one is a giggle!

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  • Although I’m an extrovert, I really think the first one is a giggle!

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  • I love the introvert one! Just makes me laugh every time I see it. I guess I get it.

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  • I love the introvert one! Just makes me laugh every time I see it. I guess I get it.

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  • I love the introvert one! Just makes me laugh every time I see it. I guess I get it.

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  • I love the introvert one! Just makes me laugh every time I see it. I guess I get it.

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  • I love the introvert one! Just makes me laugh every time I see it. I guess I get it.

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  • I like them all. I really like the look of the crossed fingers one.

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  • I like them all. I really like the look of the crossed fingers one.

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  • I like them all. I really like the look of the crossed fingers one.

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  • I like them all. I really like the look of the crossed fingers one.

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  • I like them all. I really like the look of the crossed fingers one.

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  • The introverts hand is funniest, but from an aesthetic point of view I like the handstitched hand best (which also makes me laugh).

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  • The introverts hand is funniest, but from an aesthetic point of view I like the handstitched hand best (which also makes me laugh).

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  • The introverts hand is funniest, but from an aesthetic point of view I like the handstitched hand best (which also makes me laugh).

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  • The introverts hand is funniest, but from an aesthetic point of view I like the handstitched hand best (which also makes me laugh).

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  • The introverts hand is funniest, but from an aesthetic point of view I like the handstitched hand best (which also makes me laugh).

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  • I like them all, but I relate most to the first one.

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  • I like them all, but I relate most to the first one.

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  • I like them all, but I relate most to the first one.

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  • I like them all, but I relate most to the first one.

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  • I like them all, but I relate most to the first one.

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  • The introvert hand is my favorite. It is very funny.

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  • The introvert hand is my favorite. It is very funny.

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  • The introvert hand is my favorite. It is very funny.

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  • The introvert hand is my favorite. It is very funny.

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  • The introvert hand is my favorite. It is very funny.

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  • The stitched one! It’s what I’d like to say at work some days πŸ™‚

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  • The stitched one! It’s what I’d like to say at work some days πŸ™‚

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  • The stitched one! It’s what I’d like to say at work some days πŸ™‚

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  • The stitched one! It’s what I’d like to say at work some days πŸ™‚

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  • The stitched one! It’s what I’d like to say at work some days πŸ™‚

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