Stamp Carving

#CarveDecember 2017: Some of my Favorites! (part 4)

Today I'm sharing just a few of the amazing patterns that people created during #CarveDecember!

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Jrobbarts
Jrobbarts
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Jrobbarts
Jrobbarts

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Sigh.  I could just stare and stare and stare at these patterns all day long.  I looooove pattern making!  It's fascinating to me how a small image can become so much more when repeated over and over again.

Some things I'm taking away from these photos:

  • The impact of color.
  • The impact of the contrast between open and closed space.
  • That patterns can be created from almost any kind of shape.
  • That we *want* to see patterns and see them — even when things don't line up perfectly.
  • Patterns don't need to be seamless to be arresting.

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.

30 thoughts on “#CarveDecember 2017: Some of my Favorites! (part 4)

  • Such wonderful patterns. I got your book a couple of days ago and as soon as I can find where I put my gouges and my rubber, I’m going to give it a try!

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  • Such wonderful patterns. I got your book a couple of days ago and as soon as I can find where I put my gouges and my rubber, I’m going to give it a try!

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  • Such wonderful patterns. I got your book a couple of days ago and as soon as I can find where I put my gouges and my rubber, I’m going to give it a try!

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  • Such wonderful patterns. I got your book a couple of days ago and as soon as I can find where I put my gouges and my rubber, I’m going to give it a try!

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  • Such wonderful patterns. I got your book a couple of days ago and as soon as I can find where I put my gouges and my rubber, I’m going to give it a try!

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  • Such wonderful patterns. I got your book a couple of days ago and as soon as I can find where I put my gouges and my rubber, I’m going to give it a try!

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  • Really neat stuff. I’m fascinated by how small stamps can create such beautiful patterns when put together

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  • Really neat stuff. I’m fascinated by how small stamps can create such beautiful patterns when put together

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  • Really neat stuff. I’m fascinated by how small stamps can create such beautiful patterns when put together

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  • Really neat stuff. I’m fascinated by how small stamps can create such beautiful patterns when put together

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  • Really neat stuff. I’m fascinated by how small stamps can create such beautiful patterns when put together

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  • Really neat stuff. I’m fascinated by how small stamps can create such beautiful patterns when put together

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  • I can’t believe the fine details people can get. I am not that patient! Lol or maybe I am too much of a gouger. Lol

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  • I can’t believe the fine details people can get. I am not that patient! Lol or maybe I am too much of a gouger. Lol

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  • I can’t believe the fine details people can get. I am not that patient! Lol or maybe I am too much of a gouger. Lol

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  • I can’t believe the fine details people can get. I am not that patient! Lol or maybe I am too much of a gouger. Lol

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  • I can’t believe the fine details people can get. I am not that patient! Lol or maybe I am too much of a gouger. Lol

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  • I can’t believe the fine details people can get. I am not that patient! Lol or maybe I am too much of a gouger. Lol

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  • I love looking at all the beautiful stamps people made last month. Not that I want the year to rush past, but I’m really looking forward to participating in Carve December next time!

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  • I love looking at all the beautiful stamps people made last month. Not that I want the year to rush past, but I’m really looking forward to participating in Carve December next time!

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  • I love looking at all the beautiful stamps people made last month. Not that I want the year to rush past, but I’m really looking forward to participating in Carve December next time!

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  • I love looking at all the beautiful stamps people made last month. Not that I want the year to rush past, but I’m really looking forward to participating in Carve December next time!

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  • I love looking at all the beautiful stamps people made last month. Not that I want the year to rush past, but I’m really looking forward to participating in Carve December next time!

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  • I love looking at all the beautiful stamps people made last month. Not that I want the year to rush past, but I’m really looking forward to participating in Carve December next time!

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