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.

30 thoughts on “A Day at the MFA Boston

  • It’s been a long time since I’ve been there…thanks for the tour.

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  • It’s been a long time since I’ve been there…thanks for the tour.

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  • It’s been a long time since I’ve been there…thanks for the tour.

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  • It’s been a long time since I’ve been there…thanks for the tour.

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  • It’s been a long time since I’ve been there…thanks for the tour.

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  • It’s been a long time since I’ve been there…thanks for the tour.

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  • Thanks for this! I’ve only been there once and I loved it. The Worcester Art Museum is also very nice and not too far from you.

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  • Thanks for this! I’ve only been there once and I loved it. The Worcester Art Museum is also very nice and not too far from you.

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  • Thanks for this! I’ve only been there once and I loved it. The Worcester Art Museum is also very nice and not too far from you.

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  • Thanks for this! I’ve only been there once and I loved it. The Worcester Art Museum is also very nice and not too far from you.

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  • Thanks for this! I’ve only been there once and I loved it. The Worcester Art Museum is also very nice and not too far from you.

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  • Thanks for this! I’ve only been there once and I loved it. The Worcester Art Museum is also very nice and not too far from you.

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  • Someday, Julie, someone will be researching your art and looking at your art the same way we visit the Museum!

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  • Someday, Julie, someone will be researching your art and looking at your art the same way we visit the Museum!

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  • Someday, Julie, someone will be researching your art and looking at your art the same way we visit the Museum!

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  • Someday, Julie, someone will be researching your art and looking at your art the same way we visit the Museum!

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  • Someday, Julie, someone will be researching your art and looking at your art the same way we visit the Museum!

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  • Someday, Julie, someone will be researching your art and looking at your art the same way we visit the Museum!

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  • I was quite taken by the Ellen Day Hale self portrait. Even before I saw the attached commentary, this woman appeared to be much more modern. There is nothing demure about her. She is confident in portraying herself very differently from the standard of that time. I imagine her as an early feminist.

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  • I was quite taken by the Ellen Day Hale self portrait. Even before I saw the attached commentary, this woman appeared to be much more modern. There is nothing demure about her. She is confident in portraying herself very differently from the standard of that time. I imagine her as an early feminist.

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  • I was quite taken by the Ellen Day Hale self portrait. Even before I saw the attached commentary, this woman appeared to be much more modern. There is nothing demure about her. She is confident in portraying herself very differently from the standard of that time. I imagine her as an early feminist.

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  • I was quite taken by the Ellen Day Hale self portrait. Even before I saw the attached commentary, this woman appeared to be much more modern. There is nothing demure about her. She is confident in portraying herself very differently from the standard of that time. I imagine her as an early feminist.

    Reply
  • I was quite taken by the Ellen Day Hale self portrait. Even before I saw the attached commentary, this woman appeared to be much more modern. There is nothing demure about her. She is confident in portraying herself very differently from the standard of that time. I imagine her as an early feminist.

    Reply
  • I was quite taken by the Ellen Day Hale self portrait. Even before I saw the attached commentary, this woman appeared to be much more modern. There is nothing demure about her. She is confident in portraying herself very differently from the standard of that time. I imagine her as an early feminist.

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  • Sensory overload today, Julie. The room with the walls painted with scenery is one I could live in. I have these early American leanings which I’ve never shaken. Sculpture always amazes me. How they can chisel a solid surface to look as if it is cloth will never cease to amaze me. The modern items seem so cold when placed near the intimate portraits and sculptures. While I appreciate them, I so love the warmth of the paintings. Now the furniture has me gasping. I have a home filled with “antiques”. One of the first pictures you post is what appears to be a Pennsylvania Dutch type painted chest. Can you believe I let one slip by me because I was at the time too young to figure out how to save it. Ah the agony. I shall have to revisit this post to spend more time with each item. A long day spent sitting in the ER at my mom’s bedside leaves me too spent to study them all.

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  • Sensory overload today, Julie. The room with the walls painted with scenery is one I could live in. I have these early American leanings which I’ve never shaken. Sculpture always amazes me. How they can chisel a solid surface to look as if it is cloth will never cease to amaze me. The modern items seem so cold when placed near the intimate portraits and sculptures. While I appreciate them, I so love the warmth of the paintings. Now the furniture has me gasping. I have a home filled with “antiques”. One of the first pictures you post is what appears to be a Pennsylvania Dutch type painted chest. Can you believe I let one slip by me because I was at the time too young to figure out how to save it. Ah the agony. I shall have to revisit this post to spend more time with each item. A long day spent sitting in the ER at my mom’s bedside leaves me too spent to study them all.

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  • Sensory overload today, Julie. The room with the walls painted with scenery is one I could live in. I have these early American leanings which I’ve never shaken. Sculpture always amazes me. How they can chisel a solid surface to look as if it is cloth will never cease to amaze me. The modern items seem so cold when placed near the intimate portraits and sculptures. While I appreciate them, I so love the warmth of the paintings. Now the furniture has me gasping. I have a home filled with “antiques”. One of the first pictures you post is what appears to be a Pennsylvania Dutch type painted chest. Can you believe I let one slip by me because I was at the time too young to figure out how to save it. Ah the agony. I shall have to revisit this post to spend more time with each item. A long day spent sitting in the ER at my mom’s bedside leaves me too spent to study them all.

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  • Sensory overload today, Julie. The room with the walls painted with scenery is one I could live in. I have these early American leanings which I’ve never shaken. Sculpture always amazes me. How they can chisel a solid surface to look as if it is cloth will never cease to amaze me. The modern items seem so cold when placed near the intimate portraits and sculptures. While I appreciate them, I so love the warmth of the paintings. Now the furniture has me gasping. I have a home filled with “antiques”. One of the first pictures you post is what appears to be a Pennsylvania Dutch type painted chest. Can you believe I let one slip by me because I was at the time too young to figure out how to save it. Ah the agony. I shall have to revisit this post to spend more time with each item. A long day spent sitting in the ER at my mom’s bedside leaves me too spent to study them all.

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  • Sensory overload today, Julie. The room with the walls painted with scenery is one I could live in. I have these early American leanings which I’ve never shaken. Sculpture always amazes me. How they can chisel a solid surface to look as if it is cloth will never cease to amaze me. The modern items seem so cold when placed near the intimate portraits and sculptures. While I appreciate them, I so love the warmth of the paintings. Now the furniture has me gasping. I have a home filled with “antiques”. One of the first pictures you post is what appears to be a Pennsylvania Dutch type painted chest. Can you believe I let one slip by me because I was at the time too young to figure out how to save it. Ah the agony. I shall have to revisit this post to spend more time with each item. A long day spent sitting in the ER at my mom’s bedside leaves me too spent to study them all.

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  • Sensory overload today, Julie. The room with the walls painted with scenery is one I could live in. I have these early American leanings which I’ve never shaken. Sculpture always amazes me. How they can chisel a solid surface to look as if it is cloth will never cease to amaze me. The modern items seem so cold when placed near the intimate portraits and sculptures. While I appreciate them, I so love the warmth of the paintings. Now the furniture has me gasping. I have a home filled with “antiques”. One of the first pictures you post is what appears to be a Pennsylvania Dutch type painted chest. Can you believe I let one slip by me because I was at the time too young to figure out how to save it. Ah the agony. I shall have to revisit this post to spend more time with each item. A long day spent sitting in the ER at my mom’s bedside leaves me too spent to study them all.

    Reply

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