BobBlast #212

Drawing the Undraped Model - A Burridge Studio Workshop

Welcome back to another BobBlast!

Drawing the undraped model in a Burridge Studio Workshop is a painters' retreat that pushes you out of your safe zone and into a brand new looser, abstract direction of drawing and painting the human form.

Imagine a small gathering of painters - all levels - practicing their drawing skills with live, professional models. Skill level is not required... what is encouraged is a passion to draw and experiment with a variety of materials.

In this BobBlast, I show you some of the materials I use to draw. I start with a mid-tone of grey all over the surface. But why? Simply... because I'm halfway done even before I begin drawing!

For drawings, I use Three Values: Black, Grey and White. One of my favorite ways to start is with a toned grey sketch paper, like Strathmore Toned Gray pad. These papers are also available in different grays as well as tan. If the paper is already gray, you're halfway there! All you need to do is sketch with black and white. I use black charcoal, black pastel and white pastel. The mid-tone has already been established by the color of the paper. Cool, huh?

In this video I also show you some special effects we do in this Studio Workshop - watercolor washes on top of drawings on BFK Rives paper, charcoal drawing on a canvas, drawing with Derwent InkTense Pencils and Blocks and paint sketching. The diverse creativity is exciting and infectious!

And lastly... one of my favorite books for drawing the figure is Henry Yan's Figure Drawing - Techniques and Tips. Wow! Can he draw! Very disciplined, yet powerful.
He does workshops, so check him out.

Thanks for watching and now let's get your hands dirty!

Thank you for your interest, questions, comments and support!  To view more of my favorite art materials, go to my website and click on my "Studio Resource List" - you can download it as a PDF.

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!

Here's a quick a reminder and some upcoming workshops and dates. 
If interested, sign up now!

Featured Workshops:

August 6-10, 2018
Loosen Up with Aquamedia Painting
5-day Painting Workshop (Monday-Friday)
Mendocino Art Center, Mendocino, CA
Contact Gina Hurst-Roach, registrar (707) 937-5818
or register@mendocinoartcenter.org

August 13-17, 2018
Abstract Acrylic Painting & Collage
5-day Painting Workshop (Monday-Friday)
Mendocino Art Center, Mendocino, CA
Contact Gina Hurst-Roach, registrar (707) 937-5818
or register@mendocinoartcenter.org

September 4-7, 2018
Loosen Up with Aquamedia Painting
4-day Painting Workshop (Tuesday-Friday)
North Valley Art League, Redding, CA
Contact Carla Canter, (530) 247-7104
or canteringreader@gmail.com

Sept 11, 12, 13, 2018
Abstract Acrylic Painting & Collage
Southwestern Watercolor Society
Dallas, Texas
Contact Lou Bono (469)744-7559 

September 17-19, 2018  (Monday-Wednesday)
Loosen Up with Aquamedia Painting
Sedona Arts Center
3-day Painting Workshop (Monday-Wednesday)
Sedona Arts Center, Sedona, AZ
Contact (888) 954-4442 or (928) 282-3809

September 21-23, 2018  (Friday-Sunday)
Contemporary Abstract Figure
Sedona Arts Center
3-day Painting Workshop (Monday-Friday)
Sedona Arts Center, Sedona, AZ
Contact (888) 954-4442 or (928) 282-3809

September 27-30, 2018 
Artisan Expo
(505) 954-4179 ext. 119
artspot@artisan-santafe.com

October 15-19, 2018
Loosen Up with Aquamedia Painting
5-day Painting Workshop (Monday-Friday)
Vancouver Island Art Workshops
Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
Contact Mary, (250) 714-8080 

November 8-11, 2018
Art of the Carolinas - Trade Show
Sponsored by Jerry's Artarama
Raleigh, North Carolina
Contact Sharon DiGiulio (800) 827-8478 ext 156 

January 19-26, 2019
Abstract Acrylic Painting & Collage in Mexico
Casa de Los Artistas
Boca de Tomatlan, 10 miles South of Puerto Vallarta
Contact Robert Masla, (413) 625-8383

View Bob's Workshop Schedule, click here. 
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"Drawing the Undraped Model - A Burridge Studio Workshop."

Figure Drawing

Love, Peace & Happiness,
Robert Burridge
www.RobertBurridge.com
BobBlast #212 - Video run time 10 minutes, 15 seconds

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