Weekly BobBlast Issue 306
Let's Dance the Night Away!

Welcome Back to Another BobBlast!
These past weeks we've been working on a theme of "Windows" - Looking in and Looking out… with a little isolation thrown in. And now it is time to move forward and choose a new theme! I was listening to music in the studio and David Bowie's "Let's Dance" started playing - I immediately realized that was my new theme! I want to express the stories in dance and interpret the feelings within different titles… to include dancing with partners or solo. You know the saying, "Dance like no one's looking!"

So I made a decision early on what I wanted to paint Let's Dance was the goal. Next comes the action item: Paint until you reach the title and the goal.

Twyla Tharp, American dancer, choreographer, and author of   The Creative Habit: Learn It and Use It for Life ; often had her dancers warm up by dancing a verb. So here is another fun goal to work on for the theme of Let's Dance - Paint a Verb!

The thing I learned about David Bowie… From the beginning, David Bowie always wanted to be David Bowie . Three questions he thought about:
1) Are you avant-garde or usual?
2) Are you left field or right field?
3) Are you under ground or above ground?

I love these questions - Make a decision and go after it 100%.
Everybody Dance Now!

I would like to take a moment to thank everyone who joined the Windows Exhibit FaceBook group and posted their work! I am so full of gratitude, that you have shared your art.  Now we have a new exhibit - Let's Dance!

Remember, the theme is “Let's Dance” - Specifically, with this exhibit we are hoping to see your interpretation of dance, movement, and expressiveness. I hope you all post your Let's Dance paintings - your vision, and enjoy looking through the international gallery.
Here’s what to do next to join our virtual exhibit of Let's Dance:
  1. Click on this link https://www.facebook.com/groups/RobertBurridgeStudioLetsDanceVirtualExhibit
  2. OR search in Facebook for Robert Burridge Studio Let's Dance Virtual Exhibit
  3. Join the group
  4. Post your work!
  5. Add your name, title plus more info.

Looking forward to seeing your work!
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Below is a list of featured workshops - but did you know that I also offer private sessions in my studio ? Perfect for beginners who want a crash course in watercolor or acrylic or for artists who are designing an exhibit and want to bounce ideas for content and techniques. I devote 100% of my studio time to you! Designed for 1 to 3 people - if you are interested or have questions, email kate@robertburridge.com

Our Workshop Schedule is a little up in the air right now!
Please contact the Workshop Coordinator listed for the latest news.
July 13-17, 2020
Abstract Acrylic Painting & Collage
Mendocino Art Center
Mendocino, CA
Contact Gina Hurst-Roach, registrar (707) 937-5818
Click here for more info.

July 20-24, 2020
Contemporary Abstract Figurative Painting & Collage
Mendocino Art Center
Mendocino, CA
Contact Gina Hurst-Roach, registrar (707) 937-5818
Click here for more info.

August 3-7, 2020
Loosen Up with Aquamedia Painting
Cheap Joe’s Art Stuff
Boone, NC
Contact Edwina May, Workshop Coordinator (800) 227-2788 

August 13-16, 2020
Robert Burridge Studio Mentor Workshop
Come paint with Bob in his Studio in Arroyo Grande, CA
(includes individual mentor time, demonstrations and personal theme development)
3.5 days Workshop/Mentor Program, limited to 7 enrollees
Contact Kate@RobertBurridge.com for fees and details.
Click HERE for more info.

August 19-22, 2020
Robert Burridge Studio Figure Painting Workshop/undraped model
Come paint with Bob in his Studio in Arroyo Grande, CA
(includes individual mentor time, demonstrations and personal theme development)
4-day Workshop/Mentor Program, limited to 6 enrollees
Contact Kate@RobertBurridge.com for fees and details.
Click HERE for more info

August 24-28, 2020
Robert Burridge 5-Day Instructional Studio Workshop
5-day Workshop in Bob’s Arroyo Grande, CA Studio (Monday-Friday)
Contact Kate@RobertBurridge.com for fees and details.
Click HERE for more info

September 24-27, 2020
Artisan Expo
(505) 954-4179 ext. 119

September 15-18, 2020
Robert Burridge Studio Figure Painting Workshop/undraped model
Come paint with Bob in his Studio in Arroyo Grande, CA
(includes individual mentor time, demonstrations and personal theme development)
4-day Workshop/Mentor Program, limited to 6 enrollees
Contact Kate@RobertBurridge.com for fees and details.
Click HERE for more info

October 26-30, 2020
Loosen Up with Aquamedia Painting
Vancouver Island Art Workshops
British Columbia, Canada
Contact Mary, (250) 714-8080 

November 19-22, 2020
Robert Burridge Studio Mentor Workshop
Come paint with Bob in his Studio in Arroyo Grande, CA
(includes individual mentor time, demonstrations and personal theme development)
3.5 days Workshop/Mentor Program, limited to 7 enrollees
Contact Kate@RobertBurridge.com for fees and details.
Click HERE for more info.

November 30-December 10, 2020 - NEW TRIP!!!
Paint Cuba with Bob Burridge
Explore Amazing Places
(623) 888-1314
Click here for more info.

March 29 - April 7, 2021 - RESCHEDULED!!
Essential Holland: Tulips in Spring River Cruise
Loose, Impressionistic Sketching & Painting Workshop
Sponsored by Dillman's Art Workshop Retreat
Contact stephanie@dillmans.com (715) 588-3143

April 26-30, 2021 - RESCHEDULED!!
Abstract Acrylic Painting & Collage
Workshop Location - Hotel 10
10 Sherbrooke West, Montreal, Quebec
Contact Lucie Michel, 514-889-8191 or
email luciemic123@hotmail.com

June 15-19, 2021 - RESCHEDULED!!
Abstract Acrylic Painting & Collage
Dillman's Arts Workshop Retreat
Lac du Flambeau, WI
Contact (715) 588-3143 or vacations@dillmans.com
Click here for more info.

June 22-25, 2021 - RESCHEDULED!!
Burridge Mentor Program
Dillman's Arts Workshop Retreat
Lac du Flambeau, WI
Contact (715) 588-3143 or vacations@dillmans.com
Click here for more info.
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Click here to view BobBlast Issue 306 video!
Let's Dance… the Night Away!
Lets Dance
Love, Peace & Happiness,
BobBlast #306 - Video run time 7 minutes, 26 seconds

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