Balzer Designs Blog

Translucent Paint: Acrylic Glaze vs. Acrylic Wash

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

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

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

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

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

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

When we talk about art, it’s easy to get caught up in technical skills such as technique, accuracy, composition. As