Julie Fei-Fan Balzer, Author at Balzer Designs Blog

Winter has a way of changing how I want to be in my studio. Snow outside, quiet streets, and suddenly

Artist Books vs. Handmade Books: What’s the Difference—and Why It Matters

In March, I’ll be teaching my month-long class all about making handmade books: March of Artist Books. BUT, the books

I’m pleased to share that early bird registration for March of Artist Books is officially open. March of Artist Books is

I’ve completed the 100 Day Project a few times. I’ve also failed at completing it many many times. Somewhat surprisingly,

Want to overcome creative block once and for all? What if your sketchbook was a place to save inspiration rather

I thought that I was simply fixing up a few collage papers. What I got was so much more! New

If glazing and translucent paint feel confusing, you’re not alone. Understanding how paint behaves — opaque vs. translucent, pigment strength,

I started Carve December way back in 2014 as a way to show people how easy stamp carving is. Twelve

An image transfer is a mixed media technique where you lift an image from one surface, such as a magazine

If you’ve ever felt stuck in your art practice — unsure where to start, or hesitant to take the next