Weekly BobBlast Issue 434
Best of BobBlast - How I Paint Figures without Painting Figures

Welcome Back to Another BobBlast!
This BobBlast is titled How I Paint Figures without Painting Figures. It is an adventurous way to get unexpected results and surprises while painting figures. Whether you are working on a pre-gessoed canvas or a gessoed sheet of watercolor paper, the technique I sometimes use is called “reductive painting” — taking some of the paint away. 

To do this, I use an isopropyl alcohol-soaked paper towel to wipe away the wet acrylic paint, exposing the white gesso ground.

To get this process going - I start by painting a mid-tone color over the entire surface. Then, after that has dried, I add a dark color over the top of it — and while it’s still wet, I wipe away and lift off the paint until a figure appears out of the dark color.

Start with removing a spot for the head, then move and wipe as you proceed downward to the feet. This is only a start — not meant to be a final image, however, sometimes it turns out pretty cool at the beginning too!

Thanks again for watching and telling your friends! We strive for short, substantial, informative bits to help start your time in your studio. Practice, practice, practice…

Paint with Bob in his Studio in Arroyo Grande, California
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November 3-6, 2022 - 2 spaces open!
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February 17-24, 2023
Abstract Acrylic Painting Workshop in the Bahamas
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with Bob in Elbow Cay in the Abacos, Bahamas.
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Join Bob in Mexico! • January 21-28, 2023 
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Interested in a Non-Objective Mixed Media Painting Workshop?
•January 14-15, 2023
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•April 22-23, 2023
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•November 14, 2022
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•December 13, 2022
“Painting a Wine Bottle with 3 Strokes”

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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
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•November 3-6, 2022
Robert Burridge Studio Mentor Workshop - 2 Spaces Open!
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 kate@RobertBurridge.com for fees and details.
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•November 10-13, 2022
Robert Burridge Studio Mentor Workshop - 3 Spaces Open!
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 kate@RobertBurridge.com for fees and details.
Click HERE for more info.

•November 14, 2022
Demos in BobLand
Monthly Demos - Online Zoom Demo!

•November 18-20, 2022
Drawing & Painting the Figure with Motion and Emotion - ONLINE WORKSHOP
Sponsored by Robert Burridge Studio
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•December 2-3, 2022
Color Lesson: Making and Using Neutrals in your Paintings - ONLINE WORKSHOP
Sponsored by Robert Burridge Studio
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•December 10-11, 2022
Painting with Dry Pigments - ONLINE WORKSHOP
Sponsored by the Mendocino Art Center
Contact the registrar (707) 937-5818
Click here for more info

•January 14-15, 2023
Non-Objective Mixed Media Painting - ONLINE WORKSHOP
Sponsored by the Mendocino Art Center
Contact the registrar (707) 937-5818
or register@mendocinoartcenter.org

•January 21-28, 2023
Tropical Escapaint!
Abstract Acrylic & Collage in Mexico
Casa de Los Artistas
Boca de Tomatlan, 10 miles South of Puerto Vallarta 
Contact Robert Masla, (413) 625-8382
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•February 6-8, 2023
Contemporary Abstract Figure Painting & Collage - IN-PERSON WORKSHOP
Art Center Sarasota, Sarasota FL
Contact Jane Harris, Education Director
jane@artsarasota.org or call (941) 365-2032
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•February 9-11, 2023
Abstract Acrylic Painting & Collage - IN-PERSON WORKSHOP
Art Center Sarasota, Sarasota FL
Contact Jane Harris, Education Director
jane@artsarasota.org or call (941) 365-2032
Click here for more info

•February 17-24, 2023
Abstract Acrylic Painting Workshop in the Bahamas
Elbow Cay in the Abacos, Bahamas
Sponsored by Dillman's Creative Arts Retreat
Contact Dillman’s (715) 588-3143 or vacations@dillmans.com
More information coming!

•March 3-4, 2023
Color Lesson: Making and Using Neutrals in your Paintings - ONLINE WORKSHOP
Sponsored by Robert Burridge Studio
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•March 26-31, 2023
Kanuga Watermedia Workshops - IN-PERSON WORKSHOP

•April 22-23, 2023
Non-Objective Mixed Media - ONLINE WORKSHOP
Sponsored by Robert Burridge Studio
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•April 28-30, 2023
Abstract Figurative - ONLINE WORKSHOP
Sponsored by the Sedona Arts Center
Contact (888) 954-4442 or (928) 282-3809

•May 22-26, 2023
Abstract Acrylic Painting & Collage - IN-PERSON WORKSHOP
Hudson Valley Art Workshops, Greenville, NY
Contact Kim LaPolla (518) 966-5219 or (888) 665-0044
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Best of BobBlast - How I Paint Figures without Painting Figures
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