Weekly BobBlast Issue 405
Shape Up! Painting a Series Based on Shapes

Welcome Back to Another BobBlast!
No theme? No idea what to paint… but you are so studio-ready to paint!

Try this idea - SHAPES!
No theme, just shapes. Collage shapes, patterns, blank paper shapes, cut-out forms, irregular pre-cut and different sizes!

Choose a shape:
•Circle
•Triangle
•Square

Think different color combinations and dramatic composition designs to start painting.

In this video, I start with the basic shape of CIRCLES… thinking organically - circles, ovals, curves. I use gel medium to glue the circular shapes onto 300 lb Kilimanjaro Watercolor Paper. My collage material is black tissue paper and black & white collage paper I have painted myself.

You may be thinking about a focal point… my demo is all black and white so I won’t be relying on one colorful focal point. Instead, I think about using composition to create an area that will grab attention above all others.

This simple exercise of using shapes can jumpstart and propel me into a new theme - I can develop this idea into new paintings. I am having fun with a new series of circular shapes floating in space!

Shape Up!
Want to play with paint, paper and glue?
Take an Abstract Painting & Collage Workshop with Bob! 
sponsored by Cheap Joe's Art Stuff 
August 15-16 and 18, 2022
click here for more info

Announcing MIRROR IMAGE - our new Virtual Juried Exhibition 
$2,000 in Awards • Sharon DiGiulio, Juror
Click here for the prospectus and apply on the spot!
Final day for entries is May 3, 2022

Online Workshops - Broadcast from Burridge Studio!
•Paint the Effects of Light - April 21, 2022
•Making & Using Neutral Colors in your Paintings - July 15-16, 2022
click here for more info

Online Abstract Figure Workshops
Sponsored by the Sedona Art Center
•May 6-8, 2022
•July 22-24, 2022
•October 14-16, 2022
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Something New - ASK BOB!
Special Q&A Session plus a Demo
June 1 • 1:00-2:00pm PT
"Bob's Favorite Brushes & Other Tools"
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We are Open and Ready to Welcome You!
Paint with Bob in his Studio in Arroyo Grande, California
Studio Mentor • 5 Day Instructional • 4 Day Figure Painting Workshops
2022 Schedule on our Website!

Enjoying watching Bob's Demos?
Monthly Demos - All on ZOOM
Inviting you into Bob’s Studio so you can watch his process at work.
April 19, 2022
“Painting the Illusion of Glassware”
•May 10, 2022
“Quick, Easy Landscape Painting”
•June 21, 2022
"Making your own Collage Papers"
•July 19, 2022
"Gluing a Watercolor Paper Painting onto a Wood Panel"

Something New for You! • Burridge Critiques Your Art
Online honest critiques • Private one-on-one
Critiques • Comments • Suggestions
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Burridge Available ArtWork - For sale on our website!
Bob's been busy! Lots of new work! And the SOPs are back!
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!

Below is a list of featured workshops - but did you know that I also offer private sessions in my studio and online? 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 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 Kate@robertburridge.com for questions.

•April 19, 2022
Demos in BobLand
Monthly Demos - Online Zoom Demo!

•April 20, 2022
Artists in Action: Creating Your Website
Sponsored by West Business Development Center 
Wednesday, 1:00-2:30 PM PST
This is a FREE seminar
Click here for more info and to register

•April 21, 2022
Zoomin' with Bob! - ONLINE WORKSHOP
Paint the Effects of Light
Click here for more info

•April 25-29, 2022
Abstract Acrylic Painting & Collage
Montreal, Canada
Contact Lucie Michel, 514-889-8191

•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
Monthly Demos - Online Zoom Demo!

•May 11, 2022
Artists in Action: Pricing Your Art
Sponsored by West Business Development Center 
Wednesday, 1:00-2:00 PM PST
This is a FREE seminar
Click here for more info and to register

•May 15-21, 2022
Contemporary Abstract Figure Painting & Collage
Sponsored by Hudson Valley Art Workshops
Contact Kim LaPolla (518) 966-5219 or (888) 665-0044

•June 6-9, 2022
Abstract Acrylic Painting & Collage
Sponsored by Dillman’s Art Workshop Retreat 
Contact 715-588-3143 or vacations@dillmans.com
Click here for more info

•June 13-16, 2022
Burridge Studio Mentor Workshop @Dillman’s!
Sponsored by Dillman’s Art Workshop Retreat 
Contact 715-588-3143 or vacations@dillmans.com
Click here for more info

•June 21, 2022
Demos in BobLand
Monthly Demos - Online Zoom Demo!

•June 22, 2022
Artists in Action: Gallerists-Artist Relationship
Sponsored by West Business Development Center 
Wednesday, 1:00 AM - 2:00 PM PST
This is a FREE seminar
Stay tuned for registration info


For more 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 405 video!
Shape Up! Painting a Series Based on Shapes
Love, Peace & Happiness,
BobBlast #405 - Video run time 14 minutes, 34 seconds

Goof-Proof Color Wheel app - Create show-stopping paintings with the Burridge Color Wheel app for iPhone and iPad. Now available for macOS Catalina, Big Sur and Monterey. Available from the Mac App Store! $9.99 USD

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

•It's Here! Robert Burridge’s All Digital eWorkbook. Full color, active video, audio clips and Bob’s creative ideas for loosening up your own paintings. Click here for more info & to order.

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