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
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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 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.

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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