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Boy Colors: Monotype Collage

October 2, 2023 Julie Fei-Fan Balzer

This is an 18×24 monotype collage I titled "Boy Colors."   It's part of my ongoing series of work exploring

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Around Here: September 2023

September 28, 2023 Julie Fei-Fan Balzer

September is definitely starting to feel like Fall. We had some scorchers at the beginning of the month, but the

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Printmaking

Botanical Monotype Collage: Class #1 Recap

September 27, 2023 Julie Fei-Fan Balzer

I had a wonderfully energizing first class with the Botanical Monotype Collage students on Friday night.  And I've been enjoying

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3 Art Supplies I Love for Collage, Printmaking & Drawing

September 26, 2023 Julie Fei-Fan Balzer

This week I’m sharing a little bit about three mixed media art supplies I’m currently loving: Watch the video for

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How to Stencil with Acrylic Paint: Practical Tips for Perfect Results

September 21, 2023 Julie Fei-Fan Balzer

Stenciling is an amazing way to add unique, intricate designs to your projects. Whether you’re working on tags, journals, or

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Found Texture Gel Printing: What a “Bad” Print Can Teach You

September 19, 2023 Julie Fei-Fan Balzer

A gelatin print that doesn’t turn out as expected isn’t necessarily a failure. It’s information. I believe that one of

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Printmaking

WHY I Use Printmaking Techniques in my Artwork

September 18, 2023 Julie Fei-Fan Balzer

I love printmaking! I like screen printing… …and stamp carving… …and gelatin printing… …and stenciling… …and making monotypes… …and chine-collé…

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Collage

Before and After: Two 5×7 Artworks

September 13, 2023 Julie Fei-Fan Balzer

One of the brain puzzles I really enjoy is figuring out how to "fix" my artwork and make it better. 

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Art VlogsCollage

Studio Snippet #23: The Vital Importance of Practice (and Making Mistakes)

September 12, 2023 Julie Fei-Fan Balzer

Welcome to another Studio Snippet!  Today, I'd like to talk to you about something that's central to my art practice

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Collage

Mixed Media Collage Intensive – My Samples

September 11, 2023 Julie Fei-Fan Balzer

This week I'm teaching a five-day in-person workshop: Mixed Media Collage Intensive.  The workshop is for intermediate to advanced students

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