Hello, friends!  Here's a little bit about life right now:

What are you listening to?

Marissa turned me onto the "Yacht Rock" channel on Spotify.  Perfect background music for happy painting.

What are you wearing?

Summer dresses and a smile!

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What have you bought?

This eye mirror insisted on coming home with me from France. 

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I think it will fit perfectly into the new house!

What are you reading?

My Mom e-mailed me this wonderful story from The Washington Post about the bond between a man and a crane.

Who are you stalking…er, admiring from afar?

Jen Hewett.  She's a printmaker and a clothing maker and a stitcher and now has a line of fabric with Cotton + Steel and a book that I want!

So, there you have it!  That's the scoop on life around here at the moment.  If you'd like more behind-the-scenes real life fun, you can always check out my vlog.  I post a new vlog to my YouTube channel every Wednesday!  This is last week's vlog (this week's vlog will be up on my YouTube channel tomorrow):

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.

84 thoughts on “Around Here: July 2018

  • That embroidery project is going to be incredible–I have a local textile artist that I love, and I’m going to put a piece of hers into my embroidery hoop and ADD some texture !! Brilliant idea, why didn’t I think of that ??? hahaha……..

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  • That embroidery project is going to be incredible–I have a local textile artist that I love, and I’m going to put a piece of hers into my embroidery hoop and ADD some texture !! Brilliant idea, why didn’t I think of that ??? hahaha……..

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  • That embroidery project is going to be incredible–I have a local textile artist that I love, and I’m going to put a piece of hers into my embroidery hoop and ADD some texture !! Brilliant idea, why didn’t I think of that ??? hahaha……..

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  • That embroidery project is going to be incredible–I have a local textile artist that I love, and I’m going to put a piece of hers into my embroidery hoop and ADD some texture !! Brilliant idea, why didn’t I think of that ??? hahaha……..

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  • That embroidery project is going to be incredible–I have a local textile artist that I love, and I’m going to put a piece of hers into my embroidery hoop and ADD some texture !! Brilliant idea, why didn’t I think of that ??? hahaha……..

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  • That embroidery project is going to be incredible–I have a local textile artist that I love, and I’m going to put a piece of hers into my embroidery hoop and ADD some texture !! Brilliant idea, why didn’t I think of that ??? hahaha……..

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  • That embroidery project is going to be incredible–I have a local textile artist that I love, and I’m going to put a piece of hers into my embroidery hoop and ADD some texture !! Brilliant idea, why didn’t I think of that ??? hahaha……..

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  • I love your dress and your shoes! And of course that mirror spoke to you. It is as if you designed it based on your eye explorations. Love the fabric patterns too. Thanks for sharing and turning us onto new creatives.

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  • I love your dress and your shoes! And of course that mirror spoke to you. It is as if you designed it based on your eye explorations. Love the fabric patterns too. Thanks for sharing and turning us onto new creatives.

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  • I love your dress and your shoes! And of course that mirror spoke to you. It is as if you designed it based on your eye explorations. Love the fabric patterns too. Thanks for sharing and turning us onto new creatives.

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  • I love your dress and your shoes! And of course that mirror spoke to you. It is as if you designed it based on your eye explorations. Love the fabric patterns too. Thanks for sharing and turning us onto new creatives.

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  • I love your dress and your shoes! And of course that mirror spoke to you. It is as if you designed it based on your eye explorations. Love the fabric patterns too. Thanks for sharing and turning us onto new creatives.

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  • I love your dress and your shoes! And of course that mirror spoke to you. It is as if you designed it based on your eye explorations. Love the fabric patterns too. Thanks for sharing and turning us onto new creatives.

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  • I love your dress and your shoes! And of course that mirror spoke to you. It is as if you designed it based on your eye explorations. Love the fabric patterns too. Thanks for sharing and turning us onto new creatives.

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  • Great photo shoot at the tower! Congratulations, so happy for the two of you. The best life is shared. Many happy days to you both! Enjoyed your videos of your trip you are so kind to share with us.

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  • Great photo shoot at the tower! Congratulations, so happy for the two of you. The best life is shared. Many happy days to you both! Enjoyed your videos of your trip you are so kind to share with us.

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  • Great photo shoot at the tower! Congratulations, so happy for the two of you. The best life is shared. Many happy days to you both! Enjoyed your videos of your trip you are so kind to share with us.

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  • Great photo shoot at the tower! Congratulations, so happy for the two of you. The best life is shared. Many happy days to you both! Enjoyed your videos of your trip you are so kind to share with us.

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  • Great photo shoot at the tower! Congratulations, so happy for the two of you. The best life is shared. Many happy days to you both! Enjoyed your videos of your trip you are so kind to share with us.

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  • Great photo shoot at the tower! Congratulations, so happy for the two of you. The best life is shared. Many happy days to you both! Enjoyed your videos of your trip you are so kind to share with us.

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  • Great photo shoot at the tower! Congratulations, so happy for the two of you. The best life is shared. Many happy days to you both! Enjoyed your videos of your trip you are so kind to share with us.

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  • I love watching your weekly vlog. You’re very creative in everything you do. The mirror does fit you perfectly. BTW…You and Steve make a great couple. Congratulations on your engagement.

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  • I love watching your weekly vlog. You’re very creative in everything you do. The mirror does fit you perfectly. BTW…You and Steve make a great couple. Congratulations on your engagement.

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  • I love watching your weekly vlog. You’re very creative in everything you do. The mirror does fit you perfectly. BTW…You and Steve make a great couple. Congratulations on your engagement.

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  • I love watching your weekly vlog. You’re very creative in everything you do. The mirror does fit you perfectly. BTW…You and Steve make a great couple. Congratulations on your engagement.

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  • I love watching your weekly vlog. You’re very creative in everything you do. The mirror does fit you perfectly. BTW…You and Steve make a great couple. Congratulations on your engagement.

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  • I love watching your weekly vlog. You’re very creative in everything you do. The mirror does fit you perfectly. BTW…You and Steve make a great couple. Congratulations on your engagement.

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  • I love watching your weekly vlog. You’re very creative in everything you do. The mirror does fit you perfectly. BTW…You and Steve make a great couple. Congratulations on your engagement.

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  • Wonderful – all of it! You make a terrific couple.

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  • Wonderful – all of it! You make a terrific couple.

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  • Wonderful – all of it! You make a terrific couple.

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  • Wonderful – all of it! You make a terrific couple.

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  • Wonderful – all of it! You make a terrific couple.

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  • Wonderful – all of it! You make a terrific couple.

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  • Wonderful – all of it! You make a terrific couple.

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  • All through the clip I thought, “How wonderful if Steve would have a little plan.” He didn’t disappoint. Congratulations!

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  • All through the clip I thought, “How wonderful if Steve would have a little plan.” He didn’t disappoint. Congratulations!

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  • All through the clip I thought, “How wonderful if Steve would have a little plan.” He didn’t disappoint. Congratulations!

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  • All through the clip I thought, “How wonderful if Steve would have a little plan.” He didn’t disappoint. Congratulations!

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  • All through the clip I thought, “How wonderful if Steve would have a little plan.” He didn’t disappoint. Congratulations!

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  • All through the clip I thought, “How wonderful if Steve would have a little plan.” He didn’t disappoint. Congratulations!

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  • All through the clip I thought, “How wonderful if Steve would have a little plan.” He didn’t disappoint. Congratulations!

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  • thanks for the wonderful tour of Paris, now I \won’t need to go myself…

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  • thanks for the wonderful tour of Paris, now I \won’t need to go myself…

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  • thanks for the wonderful tour of Paris, now I \won’t need to go myself…

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  • thanks for the wonderful tour of Paris, now I \won’t need to go myself…

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  • thanks for the wonderful tour of Paris, now I \won’t need to go myself…

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  • thanks for the wonderful tour of Paris, now I \won’t need to go myself…

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  • thanks for the wonderful tour of Paris, now I \won’t need to go myself…

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  • Your Mom is the best. Thank you so much for sharing the wonderful story about the man and the crane from the Washington Post. Beautiful!

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  • Your Mom is the best. Thank you so much for sharing the wonderful story about the man and the crane from the Washington Post. Beautiful!

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  • Your Mom is the best. Thank you so much for sharing the wonderful story about the man and the crane from the Washington Post. Beautiful!

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  • Your Mom is the best. Thank you so much for sharing the wonderful story about the man and the crane from the Washington Post. Beautiful!

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  • Your Mom is the best. Thank you so much for sharing the wonderful story about the man and the crane from the Washington Post. Beautiful!

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  • Your Mom is the best. Thank you so much for sharing the wonderful story about the man and the crane from the Washington Post. Beautiful!

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  • Your Mom is the best. Thank you so much for sharing the wonderful story about the man and the crane from the Washington Post. Beautiful!

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  • Hi! Where did you get the striped dress you’re wearing? It’s fantastic!

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  • Hi! Where did you get the striped dress you’re wearing? It’s fantastic!

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  • Hi! Where did you get the striped dress you’re wearing? It’s fantastic!

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  • Hi! Where did you get the striped dress you’re wearing? It’s fantastic!

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  • Hi! Where did you get the striped dress you’re wearing? It’s fantastic!

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  • Hi! Where did you get the striped dress you’re wearing? It’s fantastic!

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  • Hi! Where did you get the striped dress you’re wearing? It’s fantastic!

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  • Congratulations, Julie, on your engagement. Wow, new house, engagement, lots of exciting things happening at the moment.

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  • Congratulations, Julie, on your engagement. Wow, new house, engagement, lots of exciting things happening at the moment.

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  • Congratulations, Julie, on your engagement. Wow, new house, engagement, lots of exciting things happening at the moment.

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  • Congratulations, Julie, on your engagement. Wow, new house, engagement, lots of exciting things happening at the moment.

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  • Congratulations, Julie, on your engagement. Wow, new house, engagement, lots of exciting things happening at the moment.

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  • Congratulations, Julie, on your engagement. Wow, new house, engagement, lots of exciting things happening at the moment.

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  • Congratulations, Julie, on your engagement. Wow, new house, engagement, lots of exciting things happening at the moment.

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