Here is the first of what I assume will be many, many, many mixed media collages made from my gelatin printed striped papers.

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I put together a short process video:

Monthly members have access the the real-time (about 30 minutes) version of this video.

As you can see in the video, I used Matte Medium to adhere the papers together and I didn't use a substrate of any kind.  This has positives and negatives.  On the positive side, you can make your collage any size.  It's also really nice and lightweight because it's just copy paper.  On the negative side, I find there is a lot more paper wrinkling than you might get with a substrate.  On the positive, I can easily attach this piece to a wood canvas or any other substrate.  On the negative side, it needs to be attached to something (maybe just a mat and backer board) to truly be "finished."

I hope you like stripes, because I foresee A LOT of striped collages in my future!

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 “Striped Collage: Process Video

  • I always learn some new snippet from your videos. Matching medium to paper weight – light bulb! I never knew that – always just grabbed whatever my eye fell on first but that makes so much sense. Thanks, as always, Julie!

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  • I always learn some new snippet from your videos. Matching medium to paper weight – light bulb! I never knew that – always just grabbed whatever my eye fell on first but that makes so much sense. Thanks, as always, Julie!

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  • I always learn some new snippet from your videos. Matching medium to paper weight – light bulb! I never knew that – always just grabbed whatever my eye fell on first but that makes so much sense. Thanks, as always, Julie!

    Reply
  • I always learn some new snippet from your videos. Matching medium to paper weight – light bulb! I never knew that – always just grabbed whatever my eye fell on first but that makes so much sense. Thanks, as always, Julie!

    Reply
  • I always learn some new snippet from your videos. Matching medium to paper weight – light bulb! I never knew that – always just grabbed whatever my eye fell on first but that makes so much sense. Thanks, as always, Julie!

    Reply
  • I always learn some new snippet from your videos. Matching medium to paper weight – light bulb! I never knew that – always just grabbed whatever my eye fell on first but that makes so much sense. Thanks, as always, Julie!

    Reply
  • I always learn some new snippet from your videos. Matching medium to paper weight – light bulb! I never knew that – always just grabbed whatever my eye fell on first but that makes so much sense. Thanks, as always, Julie!

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  • Julie, do you have a video of how you made he striped gel prints? I would love to see your process.

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  • Julie, do you have a video of how you made he striped gel prints? I would love to see your process.

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  • Julie, do you have a video of how you made he striped gel prints? I would love to see your process.

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  • Julie, do you have a video of how you made he striped gel prints? I would love to see your process.

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  • Julie, do you have a video of how you made he striped gel prints? I would love to see your process.

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  • Julie, do you have a video of how you made he striped gel prints? I would love to see your process.

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  • Julie, do you have a video of how you made he striped gel prints? I would love to see your process.

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  • … and it’s a really good video. I just rewatched it and plan to make a bunch more striped collage fodder today! Thanks again Julie!!

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  • … and it’s a really good video. I just rewatched it and plan to make a bunch more striped collage fodder today! Thanks again Julie!!

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  • … and it’s a really good video. I just rewatched it and plan to make a bunch more striped collage fodder today! Thanks again Julie!!

    Reply
  • … and it’s a really good video. I just rewatched it and plan to make a bunch more striped collage fodder today! Thanks again Julie!!

    Reply
  • … and it’s a really good video. I just rewatched it and plan to make a bunch more striped collage fodder today! Thanks again Julie!!

    Reply
  • … and it’s a really good video. I just rewatched it and plan to make a bunch more striped collage fodder today! Thanks again Julie!!

    Reply
  • … and it’s a really good video. I just rewatched it and plan to make a bunch more striped collage fodder today! Thanks again Julie!!

    Reply

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