The town I live in is hosting a public art exhibit called "Yard Art."  Everyone is welcome to participate by placing a piece of art in their yard from March 5 to April 2.  I have been working on a large mural (almost 20 feet long) to wrap around the giant tree in our driveway.

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I'm using regular acrylic paint on top of tar paper (also called roofing felt).

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This mural took me several days of non-stop work.  But I loooooved every minute of it.  I miss working on big pieces.  I am resolving to do more of it.

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Now that it's done, I'm going to seal it and get it up on the tree.  I'll be sure to share some photos of it in situ next week!  I also hope to run around town and snap some photos of the other yard art!

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.

56 thoughts on “Yard Art Mural In Progress

  • Gorgeous work and details!! Looking forward to seeing how it looks installed on the tree.

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  • Gorgeous work and details!! Looking forward to seeing how it looks installed on the tree.

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  • Gorgeous work and details!! Looking forward to seeing how it looks installed on the tree.

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  • Gorgeous work and details!! Looking forward to seeing how it looks installed on the tree.

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  • Gorgeous work and details!! Looking forward to seeing how it looks installed on the tree.

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  • Gorgeous work and details!! Looking forward to seeing how it looks installed on the tree.

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  • Gorgeous work and details!! Looking forward to seeing how it looks installed on the tree.

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  • How fantastic! It beautiful, eye catching and so needed to brighten up our world. Looking forward to seeing it on the tree!

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  • How fantastic! It beautiful, eye catching and so needed to brighten up our world. Looking forward to seeing it on the tree!

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  • How fantastic! It beautiful, eye catching and so needed to brighten up our world. Looking forward to seeing it on the tree!

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  • How fantastic! It beautiful, eye catching and so needed to brighten up our world. Looking forward to seeing it on the tree!

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  • How fantastic! It beautiful, eye catching and so needed to brighten up our world. Looking forward to seeing it on the tree!

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  • How fantastic! It beautiful, eye catching and so needed to brighten up our world. Looking forward to seeing it on the tree!

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  • How fantastic! It beautiful, eye catching and so needed to brighten up our world. Looking forward to seeing it on the tree!

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  • Beautiful and so inspiring! I can’t wait to see it installed! Hope you do have time to get some photos of the other yard art.
    Sylvia Murdoch

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  • Beautiful and so inspiring! I can’t wait to see it installed! Hope you do have time to get some photos of the other yard art.
    Sylvia Murdoch

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  • Beautiful and so inspiring! I can’t wait to see it installed! Hope you do have time to get some photos of the other yard art.
    Sylvia Murdoch

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  • Beautiful and so inspiring! I can’t wait to see it installed! Hope you do have time to get some photos of the other yard art.
    Sylvia Murdoch

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  • Beautiful and so inspiring! I can’t wait to see it installed! Hope you do have time to get some photos of the other yard art.
    Sylvia Murdoch

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  • Beautiful and so inspiring! I can’t wait to see it installed! Hope you do have time to get some photos of the other yard art.
    Sylvia Murdoch

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  • Beautiful and so inspiring! I can’t wait to see it installed! Hope you do have time to get some photos of the other yard art.
    Sylvia Murdoch

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  • This is so cool! I can’t wait to try it!
    I have a couple of questions: Do you use chalk or soap, or something else for your outlines? And, how have your previous works on this substrate held up, like the Tar Paper Face from 2018?

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  • This is so cool! I can’t wait to try it!
    I have a couple of questions: Do you use chalk or soap, or something else for your outlines? And, how have your previous works on this substrate held up, like the Tar Paper Face from 2018?

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  • This is so cool! I can’t wait to try it!
    I have a couple of questions: Do you use chalk or soap, or something else for your outlines? And, how have your previous works on this substrate held up, like the Tar Paper Face from 2018?

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  • This is so cool! I can’t wait to try it!
    I have a couple of questions: Do you use chalk or soap, or something else for your outlines? And, how have your previous works on this substrate held up, like the Tar Paper Face from 2018?

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  • This is so cool! I can’t wait to try it!
    I have a couple of questions: Do you use chalk or soap, or something else for your outlines? And, how have your previous works on this substrate held up, like the Tar Paper Face from 2018?

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  • This is so cool! I can’t wait to try it!
    I have a couple of questions: Do you use chalk or soap, or something else for your outlines? And, how have your previous works on this substrate held up, like the Tar Paper Face from 2018?

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  • This is so cool! I can’t wait to try it!
    I have a couple of questions: Do you use chalk or soap, or something else for your outlines? And, how have your previous works on this substrate held up, like the Tar Paper Face from 2018?

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  • Great! I look forward to seeing it on the tree.

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  • Great! I look forward to seeing it on the tree.

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  • Great! I look forward to seeing it on the tree.

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  • Great! I look forward to seeing it on the tree.

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  • Great! I look forward to seeing it on the tree.

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  • Great! I look forward to seeing it on the tree.

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  • Great! I look forward to seeing it on the tree.

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  • Very cool and inspiring!

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  • Very cool and inspiring!

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  • Very cool and inspiring!

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  • Very cool and inspiring!

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  • Very cool and inspiring!

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  • Very cool and inspiring!

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  • Very cool and inspiring!

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  • Looks great already, can’t wait to see it hanging on the tree.

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  • Looks great already, can’t wait to see it hanging on the tree.

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  • Looks great already, can’t wait to see it hanging on the tree.

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  • Looks great already, can’t wait to see it hanging on the tree.

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  • Looks great already, can’t wait to see it hanging on the tree.

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  • Looks great already, can’t wait to see it hanging on the tree.

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  • Looks great already, can’t wait to see it hanging on the tree.

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