Hello friends!  It has turned mighty cold around here.  My Mom is convinced that it’s going to be a brutal winter because the squirrels are super fat this year. I also saw a video online from a beekeeper that said the bees are really packing away the honey and so we should all prepare for a long cold winter.  I wonder if the animals are two steps ahead of us?

In the meantime, here’s the news from around here:

Family News

We have three November birthdays in this family.  One Scorpio and two Sagittarians (I had to actually look up the plural and there’s some debate, but I think that’s correct).

All three are a year older and wiser.  (And we had A LOT of cake this month!)

Work News

I have a new class that I’m offering in 2024.  It’s called “Practical Color for Painters” and I’m offering an Early Bird Discount (25% off) until December 31.

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I’ll have a long blog post all about it next week.  In the meantime, if you’re curious, you can learn more and sign up HERE.

A Recommendation

I never thought I say this, but watch these two videos about linoleum floors. 

Anyone else really want to make a linoleum inlay floor after watching those videos? I do!

So, that’s the scoop on life around here at the moment.  If you’re a Monthly Member, both the November personal vlog and studio vlogs are up in the classroom.  Did you know that it costs me close to $2000/year to host this blog and email it out to those who wish to get it in their inbox?  Becoming a monthly member is an easy way to support the writing of this blog and get great art content.  A win-win!

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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.

One thought on “Around Here: November 2023

  • I’m a Scorpio, too! I’m not sure I can get back into Lino flooring. It reminds me of my childhood and my military days. The waxing, stripping, waxing, buffing. But, I do still have a floor buffer!

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