This installment of "Around Here" looks a little different than usual because I'm on the road.  I snapped a few photos of what life has been like for the last few days.  I hope you enjoy taking a peek!

from the Balzer Designs Blog: Around Here: April 2016
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Also, I did a live periscope broadcast a
few hours ago, where I flipped through my art journal and talked about some of the pages in detail.  It's here if you want to watch it.  It will be gone in less than 24 hours….

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.

72 thoughts on “Around Here: April 2016

  • So fun, Julie! Thanks for the Periscope video, too.
    Your journals are wonderful!
    Have fun in Australia!
    Cheers,
    Briana

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  • So fun, Julie! Thanks for the Periscope video, too.
    Your journals are wonderful!
    Have fun in Australia!
    Cheers,
    Briana

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  • So fun, Julie! Thanks for the Periscope video, too.
    Your journals are wonderful!
    Have fun in Australia!
    Cheers,
    Briana

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  • So fun, Julie! Thanks for the Periscope video, too.
    Your journals are wonderful!
    Have fun in Australia!
    Cheers,
    Briana

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  • So fun, Julie! Thanks for the Periscope video, too.
    Your journals are wonderful!
    Have fun in Australia!
    Cheers,
    Briana

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  • So fun, Julie! Thanks for the Periscope video, too.
    Your journals are wonderful!
    Have fun in Australia!
    Cheers,
    Briana

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  • Hi Julie, thanks for the Periscope video of your journal. That is an AMAZING journal. I love the freedom, spontaneity, and creativity that were expressed in that journal. I am inspired by your work, so encouraging and motivating. I’m doing a series of Faces now but having trouble with the eyes. Watching your video, I’ve now learned how to do the eyes to make it spark. Also, the layering of the face with colors and doodles is so awesome and powerful. I just love, love, love your work. Big “thank YOU” for sharing your work. Looking forward to your aboriginal influences in your paintings. Big hugs for you. 🙂

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  • Hi Julie, thanks for the Periscope video of your journal. That is an AMAZING journal. I love the freedom, spontaneity, and creativity that were expressed in that journal. I am inspired by your work, so encouraging and motivating. I’m doing a series of Faces now but having trouble with the eyes. Watching your video, I’ve now learned how to do the eyes to make it spark. Also, the layering of the face with colors and doodles is so awesome and powerful. I just love, love, love your work. Big “thank YOU” for sharing your work. Looking forward to your aboriginal influences in your paintings. Big hugs for you. 🙂

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  • Hi Julie, thanks for the Periscope video of your journal. That is an AMAZING journal. I love the freedom, spontaneity, and creativity that were expressed in that journal. I am inspired by your work, so encouraging and motivating. I’m doing a series of Faces now but having trouble with the eyes. Watching your video, I’ve now learned how to do the eyes to make it spark. Also, the layering of the face with colors and doodles is so awesome and powerful. I just love, love, love your work. Big “thank YOU” for sharing your work. Looking forward to your aboriginal influences in your paintings. Big hugs for you. 🙂

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  • Hi Julie, thanks for the Periscope video of your journal. That is an AMAZING journal. I love the freedom, spontaneity, and creativity that were expressed in that journal. I am inspired by your work, so encouraging and motivating. I’m doing a series of Faces now but having trouble with the eyes. Watching your video, I’ve now learned how to do the eyes to make it spark. Also, the layering of the face with colors and doodles is so awesome and powerful. I just love, love, love your work. Big “thank YOU” for sharing your work. Looking forward to your aboriginal influences in your paintings. Big hugs for you. 🙂

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  • Hi Julie, thanks for the Periscope video of your journal. That is an AMAZING journal. I love the freedom, spontaneity, and creativity that were expressed in that journal. I am inspired by your work, so encouraging and motivating. I’m doing a series of Faces now but having trouble with the eyes. Watching your video, I’ve now learned how to do the eyes to make it spark. Also, the layering of the face with colors and doodles is so awesome and powerful. I just love, love, love your work. Big “thank YOU” for sharing your work. Looking forward to your aboriginal influences in your paintings. Big hugs for you. 🙂

    Reply
  • Hi Julie, thanks for the Periscope video of your journal. That is an AMAZING journal. I love the freedom, spontaneity, and creativity that were expressed in that journal. I am inspired by your work, so encouraging and motivating. I’m doing a series of Faces now but having trouble with the eyes. Watching your video, I’ve now learned how to do the eyes to make it spark. Also, the layering of the face with colors and doodles is so awesome and powerful. I just love, love, love your work. Big “thank YOU” for sharing your work. Looking forward to your aboriginal influences in your paintings. Big hugs for you. 🙂

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  • Video already gone! must be the time difference between Oz and New Mex. 🙁

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  • Video already gone! must be the time difference between Oz and New Mex. 🙁

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  • Video already gone! must be the time difference between Oz and New Mex. 🙁

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  • Video already gone! must be the time difference between Oz and New Mex. 🙁

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  • Video already gone! must be the time difference between Oz and New Mex. 🙁

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  • Video already gone! must be the time difference between Oz and New Mex. 🙁

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  • Potstickers or dumplings…YUM.
    BTW, you look great Julie!

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  • Potstickers or dumplings…YUM.
    BTW, you look great Julie!

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  • Potstickers or dumplings…YUM.
    BTW, you look great Julie!

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  • Potstickers or dumplings…YUM.
    BTW, you look great Julie!

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  • Potstickers or dumplings…YUM.
    BTW, you look great Julie!

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  • Potstickers or dumplings…YUM.
    BTW, you look great Julie!

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  • I have to LOL. I have been avoiding periscope (sp) but you pulled me in to watch this one. I love seeing your journals and have followed you forever! This looks like you might be at Jane Davenports? You are a very lucky lady and I’m so happy for you. I love the way you use patterns and have love aboriginal art for a lot of years so can’t wait to see your inspirations! Have safe travels and hugs!

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  • I have to LOL. I have been avoiding periscope (sp) but you pulled me in to watch this one. I love seeing your journals and have followed you forever! This looks like you might be at Jane Davenports? You are a very lucky lady and I’m so happy for you. I love the way you use patterns and have love aboriginal art for a lot of years so can’t wait to see your inspirations! Have safe travels and hugs!

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  • I have to LOL. I have been avoiding periscope (sp) but you pulled me in to watch this one. I love seeing your journals and have followed you forever! This looks like you might be at Jane Davenports? You are a very lucky lady and I’m so happy for you. I love the way you use patterns and have love aboriginal art for a lot of years so can’t wait to see your inspirations! Have safe travels and hugs!

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  • I have to LOL. I have been avoiding periscope (sp) but you pulled me in to watch this one. I love seeing your journals and have followed you forever! This looks like you might be at Jane Davenports? You are a very lucky lady and I’m so happy for you. I love the way you use patterns and have love aboriginal art for a lot of years so can’t wait to see your inspirations! Have safe travels and hugs!

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  • I have to LOL. I have been avoiding periscope (sp) but you pulled me in to watch this one. I love seeing your journals and have followed you forever! This looks like you might be at Jane Davenports? You are a very lucky lady and I’m so happy for you. I love the way you use patterns and have love aboriginal art for a lot of years so can’t wait to see your inspirations! Have safe travels and hugs!

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  • I have to LOL. I have been avoiding periscope (sp) but you pulled me in to watch this one. I love seeing your journals and have followed you forever! This looks like you might be at Jane Davenports? You are a very lucky lady and I’m so happy for you. I love the way you use patterns and have love aboriginal art for a lot of years so can’t wait to see your inspirations! Have safe travels and hugs!

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  • Hi Julie, I loved your periscope your journal is wonderful and I was thrilled to see it during the classes at Artified. I was able to buy a heap of your Art Foamies stamps from a stall at the Australian Quilt Convention! I was very excited to see them having just being able to use them a few days before, I nearly bought her whole supply! I think they’re really great 🙂

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  • Hi Julie, I loved your periscope your journal is wonderful and I was thrilled to see it during the classes at Artified. I was able to buy a heap of your Art Foamies stamps from a stall at the Australian Quilt Convention! I was very excited to see them having just being able to use them a few days before, I nearly bought her whole supply! I think they’re really great 🙂

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  • Hi Julie, I loved your periscope your journal is wonderful and I was thrilled to see it during the classes at Artified. I was able to buy a heap of your Art Foamies stamps from a stall at the Australian Quilt Convention! I was very excited to see them having just being able to use them a few days before, I nearly bought her whole supply! I think they’re really great 🙂

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  • Hi Julie, I loved your periscope your journal is wonderful and I was thrilled to see it during the classes at Artified. I was able to buy a heap of your Art Foamies stamps from a stall at the Australian Quilt Convention! I was very excited to see them having just being able to use them a few days before, I nearly bought her whole supply! I think they’re really great 🙂

    Reply
  • Hi Julie, I loved your periscope your journal is wonderful and I was thrilled to see it during the classes at Artified. I was able to buy a heap of your Art Foamies stamps from a stall at the Australian Quilt Convention! I was very excited to see them having just being able to use them a few days before, I nearly bought her whole supply! I think they’re really great 🙂

    Reply
  • Hi Julie, I loved your periscope your journal is wonderful and I was thrilled to see it during the classes at Artified. I was able to buy a heap of your Art Foamies stamps from a stall at the Australian Quilt Convention! I was very excited to see them having just being able to use them a few days before, I nearly bought her whole supply! I think they’re really great 🙂

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  • I saw the replay on Periscope, what a beautiful place to live for a while (or for ever). I love the cover of your art journal Julie, it’s SO darn yummy! Have fun!

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  • I saw the replay on Periscope, what a beautiful place to live for a while (or for ever). I love the cover of your art journal Julie, it’s SO darn yummy! Have fun!

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  • I saw the replay on Periscope, what a beautiful place to live for a while (or for ever). I love the cover of your art journal Julie, it’s SO darn yummy! Have fun!

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  • I saw the replay on Periscope, what a beautiful place to live for a while (or for ever). I love the cover of your art journal Julie, it’s SO darn yummy! Have fun!

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  • I saw the replay on Periscope, what a beautiful place to live for a while (or for ever). I love the cover of your art journal Julie, it’s SO darn yummy! Have fun!

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  • I saw the replay on Periscope, what a beautiful place to live for a while (or for ever). I love the cover of your art journal Julie, it’s SO darn yummy! Have fun!

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  • looks fab! except for the critters

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  • looks fab! except for the critters

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  • looks fab! except for the critters

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  • looks fab! except for the critters

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  • looks fab! except for the critters

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  • looks fab! except for the critters

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