Weekly BobBlast Issue 374
Painting on Location… Lighten the Load!

Welcome Back to Another BobBlast!
We're going to Guatemala!
So we thought it would be a good idea to show my set up and supplies for painting on location… in Guatemala OR anywhere else in the world you are headed!

Whether you call it "on-location" or "en plein air" the information is the same. I don't travel with my entire studio anymore! After twenty-five years of doing workshops around the world, I've learned to travel with only what is necessary.

This is my basic kit:
•Easy-L Easel - No nonsense, portable easel with telescoping legs
•Kilimanjaro Watercolor Paper Pad - 9x12 inch, 300 lb CP
•Gator Board - 1/2 inch, used as a back board or lap board
•Paint - acrylic and/or watercolors. I take acrylic tubes and watercolor pan sets
•Water-soluble pencils - Derwent InkTense pencils and blocks
•Drawing/Sketching Pencils and Pens - Favorite is Faber-Castell Artist Pitt Pen
•Brushes - acrylic-type brushes; Flats and Filberts
•Miscellaneous Tools - collapsible water bucket, tape, pencil sharpener, paper towels
•Sketchbook - Spiral Bound
•Hat, Sunscreen, Camera

A great benefit for keeping your on-location supplies lean and mean, besides hauling it yourself… it takes less time to set up and pack up! More painting time - YAY!
All my art materials pack into one medium-sized suitcase or backpack. Click here for more about packing art supplies for airplane travel.

Join us for Color, Color, Color in Guatemala!

Explore Amazing Places - Join us for the trip of a Lifetime!
Paint Guatemala with Bob Burridge!
December 1-10, 2021
Click HERE for more info

eWorkbook and Printed Workbook Sale! 25% discount!
Any eWorkbook/Workbook or Combo!

We are Open and Ready to Welcome You!
Paint with Bob in his Studio in Arroyo Grande, California
Studio Mentor Workshops Coming Up!
Click here for more info.
•October 20-23 - Mentor Workshop - 1 Spot left!
2022 Schedule on our Website!

Burridge Studio Online Workshop Coming Up…
Color Lesson: Making and Using Neutrals in your Painting
September 23-24, 2021
Click here for more information!

Enjoying watching Bob's Demos?
Monthly Demos - All on ZOOM
Inviting you into Bob’s Studio so you can watch his process at work.
•September 27, 2021, 9am-10:30am PT
"Putting Figures in your Landscapes"

Something New for You! • Burridge Critiques Your Art
Online honest critiques • Private one-on-one
Critiques • Comments • Suggestions
Click here for more information!

• Burridge Available ArtWork - For sale on our website! •
Bob's been busy! Lots of new work! And the SOPs are back!

We have a new Virtual Exhibit!
The theme is “Light at the End of the Tunnel” - Specifically, the focus of this exhibit is on HOPE. I hope you all post your Light at the End of the Tunnel paintings - your vision, and enjoy looking through the gallery of work.

Join the group and post your Light at the End of the Tunnel Paintings.

Here’s what to do next to join our virtual exhibit of Light at the End of the Tunnel:
•Click on this link
•OR search in Facebook for Burridge Studio Group Light at the End of the Tunnel Virtual Exhibit
•Join the group
•Post your work!
•Add your name, title plus more info.
Looking forward to seeing your work!
Thanks again for watching and telling your friends! All my BobBlasts are archived on my website and my YouTube Channel. We post new studio tips weekly that offer real content, substance and useful techniques that work for me. And they're free! We appreciate your interest, questions, comments and support!

Some of our subscribers have asked about the "behind the scenes" people who make the weekly BobBlast possible - so we want to give a shout out and thank Bo von Hohenlohe for editing the BobBlast videos. Bo also produces websites and helps authors self-publish book. Please visit his website at www.bvhprods.com.

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 [email protected]

Our most current Workshop Schedule!
Paint with Bob in his Studio in Arroyo Grande, California!
Mentor, 5-day Instructional, Figure Painting and One-on-One Workshops
Click here for more info.
Contact [email protected] for questions.

September 23-24, 2021
Zoomin' with Bob! - ONLINE WORKSHOP
Color Lesson: Making and Using Neutrals in your Painting

Monthly Demos in BobLand!
September 27 - Monday 9-10:30am Pacific Time

October 1-3, 2021
Loosen Up with Aquamedia Painting - IN PERSON WORKSHOP!
3-day Painting Workshop (Friday-Sunday)
Sedona Arts Center
Sedona, AZ
Contact (888) 954-4442 or (928) 282-3809

October 5-7, 2021 - IN PERSON WORKSHOP!
Contemporary Abstract Figure
3-day Painting Workshop (Tuesday-Thursday)
Sedona Arts Center
Sedona, AZ
Contact (888) 954-4442 or (928) 282-3809

October 20-23, 2021
Robert Burridge Studio Mentor Workshop - ONE SPOT LEFT!
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 7 enrollees
Contact [email protected] for fees and details.
Click HERE for more info.

November 11-14, 2021
Art of the Carolinas
Workshops Thursday-Sunday, 11/11-14
Trade Show Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 11/12-14
Contact Sharon DiGuilio (919) 906-9544 or (800) 827-8478 x156 [email protected]

December 1-10, 2021
Paint Guatemala with Bob Burridge
Explore Amazing Places
Contact Jeremy Dyck, (623) 888-1314 or
Click HERE for more info

January 13-16, 2022
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)
4-day Workshop/Mentor Program, limited to 7 enrollees
Contact [email protected] for fees and details.
Click HERE for more info.

January 22-29, 2022
Abstract Acrylic Painting & Collage in Mexico
Casa de Los Artistas
Boca de Tomatlan, 10 miles South of Puerto Vallarta 
Contact Robert Masla, (413) 625-8382
Click here for more info.


For more 2021 and 2022 Workshop Dates click here!
...Check out Bob's 2022 Studio Workshops in Arroyo Grande, California! click here.

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Click HERE to view BobBlast Issue 374 video!
Painting on Location… Lighten the Load!
Love, Peace & Happiness,
BobBlast #374 - Video run time 14 minutes, 8 seconds

•eWorkbooks and Printed Loosen Up Studio Workbooks on sale! Purchase a Workbook or Workbook Combo and get a 25% discount! Click here to go to the sale product page.

•New Product - Digital Color Wheel Kit - We send you the parts and you assemble!
No Shipping • No Waiting Click here for more info & to order.

•New Product - Burridge's 3 Essential Studio Guides - available as printed or digital. Click here for more info & to order.

•For more info about Bob's Workshop Schedule click here.
Robert Burridge