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Artist Vlog 73: Making My Messy Collage Paper More Usable

January 14, 2026 Julie Fei-Fan Balzer

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

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Translucent Paint: Acrylic Glaze vs. Acrylic Wash

January 12, 2026 Julie Fei-Fan Balzer

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

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Stamp Carving for Carve December 2026

November 20, 2025 Julie Fei-Fan Balzer

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

General Mixed Media Techniques Monoprint/Monotype Printmaking Tutorials

All About Image Transfers

October 30, 2025 Julie Fei-Fan Balzer

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

Art Practice Notebooking

Why Drawing is the Secret Superpower Behind Every Art Practice

September 29, 2025 Julie Fei-Fan Balzer

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

Balzer Designs Stencils Monoprint/Monotype Printmaking Tutorials

Creative Ways to Use a Circle Stencil in Your Art

August 19, 2025 Julie Fei-Fan Balzer

If you’ve been reading this blog for any length of time, you know that I love circles. They’re timeless, versatile,

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Big News: Ten New Art Stencil Designs with Joggles

August 13, 2025 Julie Fei-Fan Balzer

I’m super duper excited to share that I’ve partnered with Barb at Joggles to bring you ten new art stencil

Break Your Creative Rut: 11 Ideas For Refreshing Your Art Practice

July 25, 2025 Julie Fei-Fan Balzer

I’m currently working on this giant mixed media collage (you can see it in the photo above), and it’s bringing

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Say Hello to Effortless Layered Printmaking

July 15, 2025 Julie Fei-Fan Balzer

I’m making layered printing super easy! Read on to find out all the details and watch the tutorial video. If

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4 Mixed Media Art Techniques to Elevate Your Creative Practice

July 10, 2025 Julie Fei-Fan Balzer

In this post, we’ll explore four simple mixed media art techniques: Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned artist, these techniques