Hello out there!  Here's a little bit about life right now:

This is me right now:

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The freckles on my nose get stronger every summer.  All the time spent in the sun in Spain is showing in those freckles!

My current art obsession is: Machine Embroidery.  

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As you know from yesterday's post, I got a new fancy machine and I'm having a lot of fun!

My current life obsession is: Trader Joe's Savory Thin Rice Crackers

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Super tasty!  And if you're a Weight Watcher, they're only 3 Points for 1 oz (which is a lot of crackers).

I'm loving: giving myself permission to *be* myself, even if that means jumping up and down on the bed: 

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The older I get, the more I realize that every day I spend trying to be someone else is a waste. 

I'm hating: Traveling so much.  I feel like I haven't really made a painty mess in my studio in a really long time.  I miss it. On the plus side, I've seen a lot of spectacular sunrises at the airport!

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My home is: Filled with objects I love.

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My life is: Happy.  Magical.  Lucky.  

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My favorite art project I made this month but haven't shown on the blog yet: This thrift store parasol I painted.  It's coming to the blog soon!

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Thanks for stopping by!

P.S. If you'd like to see more behind-the-scenes life stuff, check out my vlog – I post a new art and life filled vlog to YouTube every single Wednesday:

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.

36 thoughts on “Around Here: August 2017

  • So happy for you. Joy is such a beautiful thing!

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  • So happy for you. Joy is such a beautiful thing!

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  • So happy for you. Joy is such a beautiful thing!

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  • So happy for you. Joy is such a beautiful thing!

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  • So happy for you. Joy is such a beautiful thing!

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  • So happy for you. Joy is such a beautiful thing!

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  • Oh, Julie my hubby just brought me home Two parasols,(from the thrift store) and said ” I thought you would like to paint these”

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  • Oh, Julie my hubby just brought me home Two parasols,(from the thrift store) and said ” I thought you would like to paint these”

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  • Oh, Julie my hubby just brought me home Two parasols,(from the thrift store) and said ” I thought you would like to paint these”

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  • Oh, Julie my hubby just brought me home Two parasols,(from the thrift store) and said ” I thought you would like to paint these”

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  • Oh, Julie my hubby just brought me home Two parasols,(from the thrift store) and said ” I thought you would like to paint these”

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  • Oh, Julie my hubby just brought me home Two parasols,(from the thrift store) and said ” I thought you would like to paint these”

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  • Loved your mom – and your comment about chopping the chives! You guys are so cute together! The parasol looks wonderful!

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  • Loved your mom – and your comment about chopping the chives! You guys are so cute together! The parasol looks wonderful!

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  • Loved your mom – and your comment about chopping the chives! You guys are so cute together! The parasol looks wonderful!

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  • Loved your mom – and your comment about chopping the chives! You guys are so cute together! The parasol looks wonderful!

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  • Loved your mom – and your comment about chopping the chives! You guys are so cute together! The parasol looks wonderful!

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  • Loved your mom – and your comment about chopping the chives! You guys are so cute together! The parasol looks wonderful!

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  • OMG… you are gorgeous!!! Your hair is amazing… BUT… the JOY on your face is priceless!!! You’re radiating a passion for life.

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  • OMG… you are gorgeous!!! Your hair is amazing… BUT… the JOY on your face is priceless!!! You’re radiating a passion for life.

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  • OMG… you are gorgeous!!! Your hair is amazing… BUT… the JOY on your face is priceless!!! You’re radiating a passion for life.

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  • OMG… you are gorgeous!!! Your hair is amazing… BUT… the JOY on your face is priceless!!! You’re radiating a passion for life.

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  • OMG… you are gorgeous!!! Your hair is amazing… BUT… the JOY on your face is priceless!!! You’re radiating a passion for life.

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  • OMG… you are gorgeous!!! Your hair is amazing… BUT… the JOY on your face is priceless!!! You’re radiating a passion for life.

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  • You are cool. Love the posts.

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  • You are cool. Love the posts.

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  • You are cool. Love the posts.

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  • You are cool. Love the posts.

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  • You are cool. Love the posts.

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  • You are cool. Love the posts.

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