Lately I'm obsessed with monoprinting!  I've been creating lots and lots of Composed Prints.

I created this one right after I made all those paper stencils:

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Understandably, it is therefore packed with stenciling!  I'm a more-is-more kind of girl, so I like this kind of vibrating pulsating image packed with color and shape.

For my next attempt, I decided to break my own rules.  Originally, I had decided that these pieces had to be 100% just monoprinting.  But I decided to scribble all over this one:

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I haven't decided whether I like the scribbling or not.  Going to have to think about it.

And finally, I decided to try some restraint.  Unusual for me.

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I think I love this one the most.  I might try a bit more restraint in the future!

If you'd like to learn about creating these Composed Prints, check out my upcoming in-person class on the subject.

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.

35 thoughts on “More Composed Prints!

  • These are fabulous! Do you have any videos of how you do this? I would love to come to your class but live in Texas so not too convenient. If you don’t have any videos – maybe you can film part of your class in June and make an online video class we can purchase! Thanks

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  • These are fabulous! Do you have any videos of how you do this? I would love to come to your class but live in Texas so not too convenient. If you don’t have any videos – maybe you can film part of your class in June and make an online video class we can purchase! Thanks

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  • These are fabulous! Do you have any videos of how you do this? I would love to come to your class but live in Texas so not too convenient. If you don’t have any videos – maybe you can film part of your class in June and make an online video class we can purchase! Thanks

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  • These are fabulous! Do you have any videos of how you do this? I would love to come to your class but live in Texas so not too convenient. If you don’t have any videos – maybe you can film part of your class in June and make an online video class we can purchase! Thanks

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  • These are fabulous! Do you have any videos of how you do this? I would love to come to your class but live in Texas so not too convenient. If you don’t have any videos – maybe you can film part of your class in June and make an online video class we can purchase! Thanks

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  • These are fabulous! Do you have any videos of how you do this? I would love to come to your class but live in Texas so not too convenient. If you don’t have any videos – maybe you can film part of your class in June and make an online video class we can purchase! Thanks

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  • These are fabulous! Do you have any videos of how you do this? I would love to come to your class but live in Texas so not too convenient. If you don’t have any videos – maybe you can film part of your class in June and make an online video class we can purchase! Thanks

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  • I love these! I do like the scribbles too. I love that you used your art foamie circle repeat. I ordered this but have yet to use it. You gave me a good idea of how to use and how it will look. Thank you! I knew I ordered this particular Art Foamie for a reason ;+)

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  • I love these! I do like the scribbles too. I love that you used your art foamie circle repeat. I ordered this but have yet to use it. You gave me a good idea of how to use and how it will look. Thank you! I knew I ordered this particular Art Foamie for a reason ;+)

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  • I love these! I do like the scribbles too. I love that you used your art foamie circle repeat. I ordered this but have yet to use it. You gave me a good idea of how to use and how it will look. Thank you! I knew I ordered this particular Art Foamie for a reason ;+)

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  • I love these! I do like the scribbles too. I love that you used your art foamie circle repeat. I ordered this but have yet to use it. You gave me a good idea of how to use and how it will look. Thank you! I knew I ordered this particular Art Foamie for a reason ;+)

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  • I love these! I do like the scribbles too. I love that you used your art foamie circle repeat. I ordered this but have yet to use it. You gave me a good idea of how to use and how it will look. Thank you! I knew I ordered this particular Art Foamie for a reason ;+)

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  • I love these! I do like the scribbles too. I love that you used your art foamie circle repeat. I ordered this but have yet to use it. You gave me a good idea of how to use and how it will look. Thank you! I knew I ordered this particular Art Foamie for a reason ;+)

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  • I love these! I do like the scribbles too. I love that you used your art foamie circle repeat. I ordered this but have yet to use it. You gave me a good idea of how to use and how it will look. Thank you! I knew I ordered this particular Art Foamie for a reason ;+)

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  • Maybe you could do a gelli printing class here in the Boston area soon?

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  • Maybe you could do a gelli printing class here in the Boston area soon?

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  • Maybe you could do a gelli printing class here in the Boston area soon?

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  • Maybe you could do a gelli printing class here in the Boston area soon?

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  • Maybe you could do a gelli printing class here in the Boston area soon?

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  • Maybe you could do a gelli printing class here in the Boston area soon?

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  • Maybe you could do a gelli printing class here in the Boston area soon?

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  • I like restraint in the sense that the pattern seems a little more planned. The white pen could add an outline of a weeping leaf stem. I guess spring is on my brain. Lol.

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  • I like restraint in the sense that the pattern seems a little more planned. The white pen could add an outline of a weeping leaf stem. I guess spring is on my brain. Lol.

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  • I like restraint in the sense that the pattern seems a little more planned. The white pen could add an outline of a weeping leaf stem. I guess spring is on my brain. Lol.

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  • I like restraint in the sense that the pattern seems a little more planned. The white pen could add an outline of a weeping leaf stem. I guess spring is on my brain. Lol.

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  • I like restraint in the sense that the pattern seems a little more planned. The white pen could add an outline of a weeping leaf stem. I guess spring is on my brain. Lol.

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  • I like restraint in the sense that the pattern seems a little more planned. The white pen could add an outline of a weeping leaf stem. I guess spring is on my brain. Lol.

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  • I like restraint in the sense that the pattern seems a little more planned. The white pen could add an outline of a weeping leaf stem. I guess spring is on my brain. Lol.

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  • Love all of them including the one reflecting restraint. I am so looking forward to taking your class on Sunday, June 23. I feel like I should me making stencils and masks to bring to class. I certainly will bring whatever I can fit into my suitcase!!!

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  • Love all of them including the one reflecting restraint. I am so looking forward to taking your class on Sunday, June 23. I feel like I should me making stencils and masks to bring to class. I certainly will bring whatever I can fit into my suitcase!!!

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  • Love all of them including the one reflecting restraint. I am so looking forward to taking your class on Sunday, June 23. I feel like I should me making stencils and masks to bring to class. I certainly will bring whatever I can fit into my suitcase!!!

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  • Love all of them including the one reflecting restraint. I am so looking forward to taking your class on Sunday, June 23. I feel like I should me making stencils and masks to bring to class. I certainly will bring whatever I can fit into my suitcase!!!

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  • Love all of them including the one reflecting restraint. I am so looking forward to taking your class on Sunday, June 23. I feel like I should me making stencils and masks to bring to class. I certainly will bring whatever I can fit into my suitcase!!!

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  • Love all of them including the one reflecting restraint. I am so looking forward to taking your class on Sunday, June 23. I feel like I should me making stencils and masks to bring to class. I certainly will bring whatever I can fit into my suitcase!!!

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  • Love all of them including the one reflecting restraint. I am so looking forward to taking your class on Sunday, June 23. I feel like I should me making stencils and masks to bring to class. I certainly will bring whatever I can fit into my suitcase!!!

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