Blogposts
Today I'm sharing my favorite posts from 2016 that aren't either tutorials or projects.  Enjoy!

Art Journal Every Day: Dealing with Journal Envy

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Art Tip: China Marker/Grease Pencil

Arttip
Art Journal Every Day: Top 5 Reasons to Art Journal

ReasonstoAJ

Printmaking Class at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts – also part two, part three

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When Are You Done With a Painting?

Donepainting

Art Journal Every Day: What Does Inspiration Mean?

Inspiration

Finally, there were a lot of museum visits in 2016. Five of my faves (in no particular order):

  1. SFMoMA
  2. Harvard Art Museums: Everywhen Exhibit
  3. Quilt Festival: part one, two, three, four, five
  4. National Gallery of Victoria
  5. Art Gallery of New South Wales

Thanks for a great year!  I'm so grateful to have this community in which I can freely share my art and my life.  I hope that 2017 is a wonderful year — for all of us — filled with art!

I'll be back in 2017!

Julie Fei-Fan Balzer

Based outside of Boston, Julie Fei-Fan Balzer is a mixed-media artist who constructs vibrant compositions. Passionate about connecting with and inspiring other artists, she shares her expertise through in-person workshops, her online classroom www.balzerdesigns.com, and through monthly membership at www.MyArtPractice.com.

42 thoughts on “Best of 2016: Blog Posts

  • Hi Julie,
    I got the Scan and Cut 2 for Christmas and would like to cut a pattern for stained glass which needs a negative number in between the pieces. How can I do this with the Scan and Cut?
    Thanks,
    Patty

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  • Hi Julie,
    I got the Scan and Cut 2 for Christmas and would like to cut a pattern for stained glass which needs a negative number in between the pieces. How can I do this with the Scan and Cut?
    Thanks,
    Patty

    Reply
  • Hi Julie,
    I got the Scan and Cut 2 for Christmas and would like to cut a pattern for stained glass which needs a negative number in between the pieces. How can I do this with the Scan and Cut?
    Thanks,
    Patty

    Reply
  • Hi Julie,
    I got the Scan and Cut 2 for Christmas and would like to cut a pattern for stained glass which needs a negative number in between the pieces. How can I do this with the Scan and Cut?
    Thanks,
    Patty

    Reply
  • Hi Julie,
    I got the Scan and Cut 2 for Christmas and would like to cut a pattern for stained glass which needs a negative number in between the pieces. How can I do this with the Scan and Cut?
    Thanks,
    Patty

    Reply
  • Hi Julie,
    I got the Scan and Cut 2 for Christmas and would like to cut a pattern for stained glass which needs a negative number in between the pieces. How can I do this with the Scan and Cut?
    Thanks,
    Patty

    Reply
  • Your blog is the only one I read faithfully! Happy New Year!

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  • Your blog is the only one I read faithfully! Happy New Year!

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  • Your blog is the only one I read faithfully! Happy New Year!

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  • Your blog is the only one I read faithfully! Happy New Year!

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  • Your blog is the only one I read faithfully! Happy New Year!

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  • Your blog is the only one I read faithfully! Happy New Year!

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  • It’s the Flickr group still going or do you use Instagram more for art journal daily?

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  • It’s the Flickr group still going or do you use Instagram more for art journal daily?

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  • It’s the Flickr group still going or do you use Instagram more for art journal daily?

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  • It’s the Flickr group still going or do you use Instagram more for art journal daily?

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  • It’s the Flickr group still going or do you use Instagram more for art journal daily?

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  • It’s the Flickr group still going or do you use Instagram more for art journal daily?

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  • Love all you do – love the inspiration – looking forward to wonderful art in 2017!

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  • Love all you do – love the inspiration – looking forward to wonderful art in 2017!

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  • Love all you do – love the inspiration – looking forward to wonderful art in 2017!

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  • Love all you do – love the inspiration – looking forward to wonderful art in 2017!

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  • Love all you do – love the inspiration – looking forward to wonderful art in 2017!

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  • Love all you do – love the inspiration – looking forward to wonderful art in 2017!

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  • I don’t have a favorite, I truly love it all. But it did start with Art Journaling. 🙂

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  • I don’t have a favorite, I truly love it all. But it did start with Art Journaling. 🙂

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  • I don’t have a favorite, I truly love it all. But it did start with Art Journaling. 🙂

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  • I don’t have a favorite, I truly love it all. But it did start with Art Journaling. 🙂

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  • I don’t have a favorite, I truly love it all. But it did start with Art Journaling. 🙂

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  • I don’t have a favorite, I truly love it all. But it did start with Art Journaling. 🙂

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  • Julie, you have been like watching a butterfly emerge! You are a beautiful person who shares her wings! We soar a little different because you invite us to experience your flight…it’s a glorious journey! Thank You!

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  • Julie, you have been like watching a butterfly emerge! You are a beautiful person who shares her wings! We soar a little different because you invite us to experience your flight…it’s a glorious journey! Thank You!

    Reply
  • Julie, you have been like watching a butterfly emerge! You are a beautiful person who shares her wings! We soar a little different because you invite us to experience your flight…it’s a glorious journey! Thank You!

    Reply
  • Julie, you have been like watching a butterfly emerge! You are a beautiful person who shares her wings! We soar a little different because you invite us to experience your flight…it’s a glorious journey! Thank You!

    Reply
  • Julie, you have been like watching a butterfly emerge! You are a beautiful person who shares her wings! We soar a little different because you invite us to experience your flight…it’s a glorious journey! Thank You!

    Reply
  • Julie, you have been like watching a butterfly emerge! You are a beautiful person who shares her wings! We soar a little different because you invite us to experience your flight…it’s a glorious journey! Thank You!

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  • Hi Julie, I am very interested in taking your stamp carving class because I have tried carving a couple of stamps but I am lacking in technique and knowledge of how to make my designs work together. I have been interested in printmaking since high school (in the late 60s, lol), and discovered art journaling and gelli printing a couple of years ago. Your web site, Facebook page, and blog were among the very first informational pages I found. Your work is inspiring!

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  • Hi Julie, I am very interested in taking your stamp carving class because I have tried carving a couple of stamps but I am lacking in technique and knowledge of how to make my designs work together. I have been interested in printmaking since high school (in the late 60s, lol), and discovered art journaling and gelli printing a couple of years ago. Your web site, Facebook page, and blog were among the very first informational pages I found. Your work is inspiring!

    Reply
  • Hi Julie, I am very interested in taking your stamp carving class because I have tried carving a couple of stamps but I am lacking in technique and knowledge of how to make my designs work together. I have been interested in printmaking since high school (in the late 60s, lol), and discovered art journaling and gelli printing a couple of years ago. Your web site, Facebook page, and blog were among the very first informational pages I found. Your work is inspiring!

    Reply
  • Hi Julie, I am very interested in taking your stamp carving class because I have tried carving a couple of stamps but I am lacking in technique and knowledge of how to make my designs work together. I have been interested in printmaking since high school (in the late 60s, lol), and discovered art journaling and gelli printing a couple of years ago. Your web site, Facebook page, and blog were among the very first informational pages I found. Your work is inspiring!

    Reply
  • Hi Julie, I am very interested in taking your stamp carving class because I have tried carving a couple of stamps but I am lacking in technique and knowledge of how to make my designs work together. I have been interested in printmaking since high school (in the late 60s, lol), and discovered art journaling and gelli printing a couple of years ago. Your web site, Facebook page, and blog were among the very first informational pages I found. Your work is inspiring!

    Reply
  • Hi Julie, I am very interested in taking your stamp carving class because I have tried carving a couple of stamps but I am lacking in technique and knowledge of how to make my designs work together. I have been interested in printmaking since high school (in the late 60s, lol), and discovered art journaling and gelli printing a couple of years ago. Your web site, Facebook page, and blog were among the very first informational pages I found. Your work is inspiring!

    Reply

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