Stamp Carving

Two New Stamps

Julie Fei-Fan Balzer

I definitely create when I don't feel like it.  That's the whole "job" part of this thing. But, I also get bitten by the creative bug from time to time.  The other day I woke up and just *HAD* to carve a stamp.  It didn't matter what else was going on, I just needed to do it.  And so, I did.

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You can watch a video of the process here:


And I carved a stamp again the next day.

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You can watch a video of it being carved here: stamp carving video (you have to click the arrow to get to the video after the photo).

And look how different it looks in color:

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I probably would have kept carving if I hadn't gotten on an airplane to Paris!  Of course, now that I'm back home, I think the carving bug may have left me…for the moment.

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.

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14 thoughts on “Two New Stamps”

  • Isn’t it wonderful how even the simplest designs can create the most complex patterns.

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  • Isn’t it wonderful how even the simplest designs can create the most complex patterns.

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  • Isn’t it wonderful how even the simplest designs can create the most complex patterns.

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  • Isn’t it wonderful how even the simplest designs can create the most complex patterns.

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  • Isn’t it wonderful how even the simplest designs can create the most complex patterns.

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  • Isn’t it wonderful how even the simplest designs can create the most complex patterns.

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  • Isn’t it wonderful how even the simplest designs can create the most complex patterns.

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  • Fabulous! How do you carve such intricate designs! Very impressive!
    Btw…congrats on your engagement!

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  • Fabulous! How do you carve such intricate designs! Very impressive!
    Btw…congrats on your engagement!

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  • Fabulous! How do you carve such intricate designs! Very impressive!
    Btw…congrats on your engagement!

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  • Fabulous! How do you carve such intricate designs! Very impressive!
    Btw…congrats on your engagement!

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  • Fabulous! How do you carve such intricate designs! Very impressive!
    Btw…congrats on your engagement!

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  • Fabulous! How do you carve such intricate designs! Very impressive!
    Btw…congrats on your engagement!

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  • Fabulous! How do you carve such intricate designs! Very impressive!
    Btw…congrats on your engagement!

    Reply

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