I've taken a slight turn in my 30-day abstract mixed media collages experiment!  As you know, I constructed all of these pieces using a grid design, and following my "Art Parts" theory of construction.  I have also gone all in on pattern-on-pattern-on pattern.  But I have started to change the way I construct these and it has made all the difference.  Check it out:

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I really feel excited about these pieces and I'm hoping to size up for my last few entries into this series. These are all 8.5×11, but I think it would be awesome to do some bigger ones!

Thanks for stopping by!

P.S. If you're in the Boston area, I'm going to have a booth at the Watertown Arts Market on August 21.  I'll have these and several other pieces for sale.

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 “#30Grids: Days 18-26

  • Are you going to tell us how you changed your process?!?! Eager to know!

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  • Are you going to tell us how you changed your process?!?! Eager to know!

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  • Are you going to tell us how you changed your process?!?! Eager to know!

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  • Are you going to tell us how you changed your process?!?! Eager to know!

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  • Are you going to tell us how you changed your process?!?! Eager to know!

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  • Are you going to tell us how you changed your process?!?! Eager to know!

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  • Are you going to tell us how you changed your process?!?! Eager to know!

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  • Hi, Julie! Perhaps you already explained the “grid” process; if so, I missed it and cannot find any information online.
    Could you please give a brief description of suggest a web link where I can learn more? I can “see” what you are doing, but I don’t know the origin of this; is it something that you “invented”?
    As always, thanks for everything.

    Reply
  • Hi, Julie! Perhaps you already explained the “grid” process; if so, I missed it and cannot find any information online.
    Could you please give a brief description of suggest a web link where I can learn more? I can “see” what you are doing, but I don’t know the origin of this; is it something that you “invented”?
    As always, thanks for everything.

    Reply
  • Hi, Julie! Perhaps you already explained the “grid” process; if so, I missed it and cannot find any information online.
    Could you please give a brief description of suggest a web link where I can learn more? I can “see” what you are doing, but I don’t know the origin of this; is it something that you “invented”?
    As always, thanks for everything.

    Reply
  • Hi, Julie! Perhaps you already explained the “grid” process; if so, I missed it and cannot find any information online.
    Could you please give a brief description of suggest a web link where I can learn more? I can “see” what you are doing, but I don’t know the origin of this; is it something that you “invented”?
    As always, thanks for everything.

    Reply
  • Hi, Julie! Perhaps you already explained the “grid” process; if so, I missed it and cannot find any information online.
    Could you please give a brief description of suggest a web link where I can learn more? I can “see” what you are doing, but I don’t know the origin of this; is it something that you “invented”?
    As always, thanks for everything.

    Reply
  • Hi, Julie! Perhaps you already explained the “grid” process; if so, I missed it and cannot find any information online.
    Could you please give a brief description of suggest a web link where I can learn more? I can “see” what you are doing, but I don’t know the origin of this; is it something that you “invented”?
    As always, thanks for everything.

    Reply
  • Hi, Julie! Perhaps you already explained the “grid” process; if so, I missed it and cannot find any information online.
    Could you please give a brief description of suggest a web link where I can learn more? I can “see” what you are doing, but I don’t know the origin of this; is it something that you “invented”?
    As always, thanks for everything.

    Reply
  • Looking forward to learning about grids in class on 8/15. Thanks for posting about the Watertown Arts Market. I love attending markets/craft shows & it feels like it was forever ago since I attended one. I’m curious if I could buy one of your grids before you sell at the market. I love one in particular from your previous grid posting.

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  • Looking forward to learning about grids in class on 8/15. Thanks for posting about the Watertown Arts Market. I love attending markets/craft shows & it feels like it was forever ago since I attended one. I’m curious if I could buy one of your grids before you sell at the market. I love one in particular from your previous grid posting.

    Reply
  • Looking forward to learning about grids in class on 8/15. Thanks for posting about the Watertown Arts Market. I love attending markets/craft shows & it feels like it was forever ago since I attended one. I’m curious if I could buy one of your grids before you sell at the market. I love one in particular from your previous grid posting.

    Reply
  • Looking forward to learning about grids in class on 8/15. Thanks for posting about the Watertown Arts Market. I love attending markets/craft shows & it feels like it was forever ago since I attended one. I’m curious if I could buy one of your grids before you sell at the market. I love one in particular from your previous grid posting.

    Reply
  • Looking forward to learning about grids in class on 8/15. Thanks for posting about the Watertown Arts Market. I love attending markets/craft shows & it feels like it was forever ago since I attended one. I’m curious if I could buy one of your grids before you sell at the market. I love one in particular from your previous grid posting.

    Reply
  • Looking forward to learning about grids in class on 8/15. Thanks for posting about the Watertown Arts Market. I love attending markets/craft shows & it feels like it was forever ago since I attended one. I’m curious if I could buy one of your grids before you sell at the market. I love one in particular from your previous grid posting.

    Reply
  • Looking forward to learning about grids in class on 8/15. Thanks for posting about the Watertown Arts Market. I love attending markets/craft shows & it feels like it was forever ago since I attended one. I’m curious if I could buy one of your grids before you sell at the market. I love one in particular from your previous grid posting.

    Reply

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