Weekly BobBlast Issue 397
Colorful Figures… Together

Welcome Back to Another BobBlast!
Figures! This BobBlast is a quick demo of figures from my Carrot People files. This time though, I am painting more than one figure in my painting! 

For me, two together in the same painting implies a story. When I practice painting a single figure, there is not necessarily a story; it can be rather neutral, in fact. But put two figures together, you have an instant story! A colorful painting of a couple tells an upbeat story for me. 

In the demo, you can watch me add a second figure to an existing painting of one figure. No matter what color wheel I am using (the Universal Color Wheel or my Goof-Proof Color Wheel) I like to begin with a monochromatic color scheme - generally light orange or red. 

Next, I place the second person in close relationship to the existing figure. I start with the focal point - the face - of the second figure. 

After these initial steps, I continue to paint all over the surface. Painting the story is key for me. I always say, "It doesn't matter how you communicate… it just matters that you do."

And always… I like to title the painting first. When your painting matches your title, it's finished! Paint your story!

Here is a very cool handout from my Loosen Up with Aquamedia Painting Workshop - "Painting the Illusion of Figures"
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February 7, 2022
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February 8-9, 2022
Zoomin' with Bob! - ONLINE WORKSHOP
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February 15, 2022
Artists in Action: Pinterest, Take 2
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JUST ADDED!
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Abstract Acrylic Painting & Collage - ONLINE WORKSHOP
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March 3-6, 2022
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(includes individual mentor time, demonstrations and personal theme development)
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March 9, 2022
Artists in Action: Photographing Your Art
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March 14-18, 2022
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March 21, 2022
Demos in BobLand
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April 1-2, 2022
Zoomin' with Bob! - ONLINE WORKSHOP
Non-Objective Abstract Painting & Collage
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April 4, 5 & 7, 2022
Color Lesson: Making and Using Neutrals - ONLINE WORKSHOP
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April 11-13, 2022
Abstract Acrylic Painting & Collage - ONLINE WORKSHOP
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April 19, 2022
Demos in BobLand
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April 20, 2022
Artists in Action: Creating Your Website
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April 25-29, 2022
Abstract Acrylic Painting & Collage
Montreal, Canada
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May 6-8, 2022
Abstract Figurative - ONLINE WORKSHOP
Sponsored by the Sedona Arts Center
Contact (888) 954-4442 or (928) 282-3809

May 10, 2022
Demos in BobLand
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May 11, 2022
Artists in Action: Pricing Your Art
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May 15-21, 2022
Contemporary Abstract Figure Painting & Collage
Sponsored by Hudson Valley Art Workshops
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June 6-9, 2022
Abstract Acrylic Painting & Collage
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June 13-16, 2022
Burridge Studio Mentor Workshop @Dillman’s!
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June 21, 2022
Demos in BobLand
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June 22, 2022
Artists in Action: Gallerists-Artist Relationship
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June 27-July 6, 2022
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Colorful Figures Together
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