After two years of virtually no travel, I am on the road again! This time to Dillman's in Wisconsin - 2 workshops: Abstract Painting & Collage and then a special Studio Mentor Workshop at my favorite workshop space in the North Woods!
This week's BobBlast topic is Mixed Media Answers - Part One. But first, I show you what I am taking to my workshops at Dillman's - and WHY I am taking these particular supplies. I also talk about how I pack for air travel. So… with this in mind - Enjoy this Best of BobBlast!
Paint with everything! If it sticks on the surface, I am using it! This BobBlast is about mixed media and collage. But first … to clear things up: The term ‘Medium” is just ONE. “Media” is more than one medium = Mixed media.
I admit that I enjoy the fun of using three-dimensional objects on the canvas - or heavy texture and thick gels that I can swirl around. It is like painting, sculpting and texturizing all at the same time. It’s also a combination of paint, papers, pencils, gold leaf - YES - Mixed Media!
When I work in mixed media, I work on heavier surfaces: 300 lb paper, heavy canvases or wood panels because of the stability.
My routine for starting mixed media work:
- I apply gesso on the entire surface - even the sides
- My adhesive is regular gel medium - full strength!
- For texture, I trowel on heavy gel medium and scrape into it
Prepping Papers:
- I paint my own collage papers and make copies
- Cardboard that you soak and separate makes great textural forms
- Glue paper shapes onto paper or canvas - follow your composition chart
Look for new stuff! In the next BobBlast I will demo more Mixed Media!
Interested in playing with collage shapes in your paintings? We have a couple of online workshops coming up!
Online Workshop - Last Weekend in June!
Non-Objective Painting
2 days - 8 hours of instruction
Sponsored by the Mendocino Art Center
June 25-26, 2022
Sign up today! Click here for more info
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 - ONLINE
Bob is returning to Dillman's - His Studio in the North Woods!
This is an in-person workshop!
June 13-16, 2022
Burridge Studio Mentor Workshop @Dillman’s!
Something New - ASK BOB!
Special Q&A Session plus a Demo
August 3 • 1:00-2:00pm PT
"Bob's Favorite Surfaces - Paper, Canvas, Board"
Online Workshops - Broadcast from Burridge Studio!
•Making & Using Neutral Colors in your Paintings - July 15-16, 2022
•Paint the Effects of Light - August 6, 2022
Non-Objective Abstract Painting & Collage - October 1-2, 2022
Online Abstract Figure Workshops
Sponsored by the Sedona Art Center
•July 22-24, 2022
•October 14-16, 2022
Click here for more info!
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.
•June 21, 2022
"Making your own Collage Papers"
•July 19, 2022
"Gluing a Watercolor Paper Painting onto a Wood Panel"
•August 17, 2022
"Easy Way to Paint the Figure"
•September 13, 2022
"How to Use Burridge’s Goof-Proof Color Wheel"
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!
