Weekly BobBlast Issue 518

Best of BobBlast - Just Show Up & Much More!


Welcome Back to Another BobBlast!

This week's Best of BobBlast - we reach WAAAAAAY BACK into the archives and found the very first BobBlast video!


Just Show Up! was filmed and released in March, 2015–it is just as true today as it was nine years ago. With this Best of BobBlast, I wanted to show you the growth and contrast… that was then, this is now! So be sure to watch the video all the way through to my demo of my latest series of work, "Brothers."


This new series actually started from another painting titled "We're Just Talkin'"– which is all about communication between you and me. Then, the focus turned into a series about my brothers. I have four brothers. We talk together every month. We

reminisce, we laugh, we irritate each other–just like we always have, for our entire lives. My brothers are the reason why I want to continue this series of paintings.


My demo is "Brothers Talking" is a painting in three values of black, grey and white. Starting with gessoed watercolor paper, I play with five black tissue paper shapes, gluing them with gel medium. Next, I start painting with grey and white acrylic paint, using a large brush.


In this first pass with this painting, I am exploring compositions (Floating and Asymmetrical) and shapes in space!


Stay tuned to the next BobBlast, where I will work on "Brothers Talking" and take it to the next stage!


To learn more about selecting a strong graphic design composition, come to my Monthly Demo on June 5th and watch me paint and talk about Creating Contrast in Abstract Paintings. See you there!


Online Monthly Demos

•June 5, 2024

“Creating Contrast in Abstract Painting”

•July 17, 2024

"Putting the WOW in your Painting"

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One Day Intensive Workshops Coming Up!

•June 26, 2024

"Abstract Florals from Loose Colorful Splatters"

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•July 31, 2024

"Neutrals: How to Create & Use!

Click here for more info


Traveling Bob – In-Person Workshops!

•June 16-21, 2024

"Non-Objective Mixed Media"

Dillman’s Art Workshop Retreat, Lac du Flambeau, WI

Contact (715) 588-3143 or art@dillmans.com

Click here for more info


•October 14-18, 2024

"Loosen Up Painting Retreat"

Bar Harbor, Maine

contact 715-747-2054 or misa@madelineschool.com

Click here for more info


•October 28-November 1, 2024

"Loosen Up Painting Retreat" & Gallery Show at GOH

Gallery of Hermosa, Hermosa Beach, CA

Contact (323) 364-6606 or info@galleryofhermosa.com

Click here for more info


Online Figure Workshops!

•September 27-29, 2024

"Abstract Figurative"

Sponsored by the Sedona Arts Center

Click here for more info


•December 6-8, 2024

"Drawing & Painting the Figure with Motion & Emotion"

Click here for more info


Paint with Bob in his Studio in Arroyo Grande, California

• July 26-28 - Larger & Looser Abstract Painting 

• August 8-11 - Mentor Workshop - SOLD OUT

• September 9-13 - Loosen Up with Aquamedia Painting

• October 3-6 - Mentor Workshop

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Burridge Critiques Your Art

Online honest critiques • Private one-on-one

Critiques • Coaching • Comments • Suggestions

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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

Click here for more info.

Contact Kate@robertburridge.com for questions.


2024


•June 5, 2024

Bob’s Monthly Demo - ONLINE DEMO

“Creating Contrast in Abstract Painting”

Sponsored by Robert Burridge Studio

Click here for more info


•June 16-21, 2024

Non-Objective Mixed Media

Dillman’s Art Workshop Retreat, Lac du Flambeau, WI

Contact (715) 588-3143 or art@dillmans.com

Click HERE for more info


•June 26, 2024

Abstract Florals from Loose, Colorful Splatters - ONLINE WORKSHOP

Sponsored by Robert Burridge Studio

Click here for more information.


•July 17, 2024

Bob’s Monthly Demo - ONLINE DEMO

“Putting the WOW in your Painting”

Sponsored by Robert Burridge Studio

Click here for more info


•July 20-21, 2024

Larger, Looser Abstract Paintings - ONLINE WORKSHOP

Sponsored by Robert Burridge Studio

Contact kate@robertburridge.com

Click here for more info


•July 26-28, 2024

Robert Burridge 3-Day Instructional Studio Workshop

Larger and Looser Abstract Painting

Contact Kate@RobertBurridge.com for fees and details.

Click HERE for more info


•July 31, 2024

Neutrals! How to Create and Use - ONLINE WORKSHOP

Sponsored by Robert Burridge Studio

Click here for more information.


•August 14, 2024

Bob’s Monthly Demo - ONLINE DEMO

“Making Your Mark”

Sponsored by Robert Burridge Studio

Contact kate@robertburridge.com

Click here for more info


•August 15, 2024

Painting Light & Shadow - ONLINE WORKSHOP

Sponsored by Robert Burridge Studio

Contact kate@robertburridge.com

Click here for more information.


•September 5, 2024

Artists in Action: The Art of Pricing

Sponsored by West Business Development Center 

Thursday, 12:00 - 1:30 PM PST

This is a FREE seminar

Registration Info to come!


•September 11, 2024

Bob’s Monthly Demo - ONLINE DEMO

“Painting Carrots”

Sponsored by Robert Burridge Studio

Contact kate@robertburridge.com

Click here for more info


•September 14-15, 2024

Non-Objective Mixed Media Painting - ONLINE WORKSHOP

Sponsored by Robert Burridge Studio

Contact kate@robertburridge.com

Click here for more info


•September 16-20, 2024

Robert Burridge 5-Day Instructional Studio Workshop

Loosen Up with Aquamedia Painting

5-day Workshop in Bob’s Arroyo Grande, CA Studio 

Click HERE for more info


•September 27-29, 2024

Abstract Figurative - ONLINE WORKSHOP

Sponsored by the Sedona Arts Center

Contact (888) 954-4442 or (928) 282-3809

Click here for more info


•October 14-18, 2024

Loosen Up Painting Retreat 

Bar Harbor, Maine

Sponsored by Madeline Island School of the Arts

contact 715-747-2054 or misa@madelineschool.com

Click here for more info


October 28-November 1, 2024

Loosen Up Painting Retreat & a Gallery Show at GOH

Gallery of Hermosa, Hermosa Beach, CA

Contact (323) 364-6606 or info@galleryofhermosa.com

Click here for more info


•January 6-10, 2025

Abstract Acrylic Painting & Collage

Tanque Verde Ranch, Tucson, AZ

Sponsored by Madeline Island School of the Arts

contact 715-747-2054 or misa@madelineschool.com

Click here for more info


•January 18-25, 2025

Tropical Escapaint! 

Loosen Up Painting Retreat in Mexico

Casa de Los Artistas

Boca de Tomatlan, 10 miles South of Puerto Vallarta 

Contact Robert Masla, (413) 335-4295

Click here for more info


For more 2024 Workshop Dates click here!

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Best of BobBlast - Just Show Up & Much More!

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Weekly BobBlast 518 - Video run time 16 minutes, 5 seconds


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Burridge Loosen Up Workshop Combo

Can’t make it to a Robert Burridge Workshop? This is the perfect combo for you to learn 

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Loosen Up Workshop Notes

Goof-Proof Travel Color Wheel

3 Essential Art Studio and Plein Air Guides

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