Julie Fei-Fan Balzer

Make It Artsy: Time to Make It Artsy

Julie Fei-Fan Balzer

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It's time to make it artsy. Knowing when to stop is as important as starting. There are subtle cues to help you decide when your project is complete. First, we begin with white space. Host Julie Fei Fan Balzer shows you don't have to fill in the whole page when you're stenciling. You can train your eye to leave just the right amount of space. Then it's a faux encaustic technique with Seth Apter. You'll learn when to stop and when to keep going. Finally, Mary Hettmansperger shares design techniques for fabric and fiber.
The theme for this episode is traveling back in time, as we are inspired by history. First host Julie Fei Fan Balzer creates a landscape viewed through antique glass. It's a unique perspective fueled by a photo. Then Michael deMeng has a Day of the Dead inspired project using figurines. Last, we join Cat Kerr for a crown reminiscent of medieval times but perfect for your favorite princess today
We continue our travels back in time with some time-honored traditions. These are techniques that stand the test of time. Though they started long ago, they are just as relevant today. First, Dina Wakley hand stitches over stamping; 2 techniques that have been around for a long time but get a modern spin. Then Alexandra Stapleton creates an art deco inspired foil embossed project. Finally, Cat Kerr fills a shadow box with memories of another time.
No one ever has enough time. It's the most common lament we all have. What if you could save time in your art? This show is all about ways to speed up the artistic process. First host Julie Fei Fan Balzer discusses how kits can save you the time of shopping by corralling all of the materials you need in one place. Then meet Alexandra Stapleton for time saving gifts: totes and T- shirts; make it today to give tonight. We finish with a project guaranteed to speed up your travel: winged feet courtesy of cosplay expert Cheryl Sleboda. Save time and make more art.
Timing is everything! Doing steps in the right order, waiting for a resin to set, letting glue dry – these are issues we are all aware of. In this episode we look at projects where timing makes the difference. First is a foiling project, where order makes the difference. Then Dina Wakley has a paint technique using rubbing alcohol. Finally, Joe Rotella makes a wine cork shadow box personalized with a favorite sentiment.
A popular artistic trend features old, aged or antiqued looks. There are so many ways to alter the look of a material or design to give it the patina of yesteryear. First host Julie Fei Fan Balzer demonstrates a technique for giving stenciling an aged look. Then Mary Hettmansperger has a tutorial on how to rust, distress, or age just about any material from metal to fabric. Finally, Candie Cooper embosses and distresses leather to make a key fob.
Trends tend to recycle. Bell bottoms of the 70's become the wide leg pants of today, the same thing happens in design; styles resurface with a slightly new look. We're always trying to reinvent our favorite looks and reuse or recycle old items. Cheryl Sleboda is first as she hacks an old hoodie to create a costume. Then Candie Cooper takes old pieces and revamps them for new looks. Finally, Joe Rotella revitalizes heat transfer techniques to make a modern tote bag.
What if you could go back in time? Maybe change the outcome by changing your actions. That's what today's artists are doing, they are subtracting, and going back a few steps to alter the result. Host Julie Fei Fan Balzer is first with a watercolor monoprint. Then Seth Apter returns with his technique for subtracting instead of adding paint. Finally met Karenliiz Henderson as she literally goes back in time to rescue some vinyl records to create a keepsake.
Up to now most of our time experiments have centered on linear design, this episode adds another dimension and goes 3D. First host Julie Fei Fan Balzer creates a cork bowl, decorative and useful at the same time. Then it's the celestial sky in a hinged panel from Kae Pea. Finally, Joe Rotella has a magical village scene built into a recycled book.
We all have certain memories, events or people that stand out in our life. These are the times of our lives we want to preserve and honor in our art. First Alexandra Stapleton creates a memory book featuring some of her favorite moments in time. Then meet Lynn Lilly as she remembers a favorite family vacation with a memory jar. Finally, a favorite frame becomes a beautiful tray with Erin Gerlach.
Time is measured in seconds, minutes and hours. This episode looks at ways to use those seconds better. First host Julie Fei Fan Balzer has a tip on using a timer. Then it's time for Joe Rotella and a perfect pendulum clock to keep track of time. Finally, Seth Apter has time saving techniques that are guaranteed to give you more time to create the art you love.
We quantify time with the terms past, present and future. Today is all about the present and capturing the "now" in your life. Host Julie Fei Fan Balzer starts out with a watercolor card displayed in a divided page. Then create a clear book with Cat Kerr. You are enticed by glimpses of the rest of the pages through the cover. Finally, Erin Gerlach makes a fishbowl terrarium.
This episode's theme is "a time of growth"! Host Julie Fei Fan Balzer opens the show creating planters to house our garden. Then we commemorate a milestone with a custom bridal shower design with Lynn Lilly. Finally, it's time for some fun, and a space age kids room design with vinyl from Alexandra Stapleton.
 
 
13 Lessons
5  hrs 31  mins

Whether making time in a busy day, looking back in time, or saving time, this season of Make It Artsy is all about watching the clock, because it’s time to include art in your life! Episodes feature stenciling, stamping, foil embossing, innovative painting techniques and how to reuse and recycle old items.

Julie Fei-Fan Balzer

Julie is a mixed media artist, painter, and avid memory keeper. She loves to create all kinds of artwork and experiment with lots of different supplies and techniques. Julie has been lucky enough to have artwork and articles published in multiple books and magazines.

Julie Fei-Fan Balzer

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