 |
|
BobBlast #287
"Starting New Again!"
Welcome back to another BobBlast!
It's the end of the year - the end of the decade - this is the time when I pause, reflect and clean out the studio. I organize and edit anything that does not serve me for the new year. This purging gets me thinking about setting new goals and getting excited about creating new work.
My mind is generally ready for new ideas and finds inspiration while going through accumulated scraps of paper, empty paint tubes and dead brushes. While cleaning up, I find myself creating impromptu collages, then painting. Some may call this distraction, or even procrastination... I call it percolating! I am going with the flow, and before I know it, I just started a new body of work.
My intention for the new year is to experiment deeper with abstract painting and collage. Repurposing seems to be a popular word for artists these days, and that's what I am doing with my ever-growing pile of paper scraps.
This blast is a brief studio tour of my working spaces, materials and how I produce the new work for my upcoming workshops.
My new work is a series of 11x11 inch abstract images on 300 lb CP Watercolor Paper. This is what I am doing:
Step One - Start off with gessoing a full sheet of watercolor paper. One side only.
Step Two - Divide the paper into two 15x15 inch pieces (the leftover paper is used for smaller paintings)
Step Three - After the gesso has dried, I use my 15x15 inch template and mark off the painting dimensions, which includes a 2 inch border. For reference, watch the video and see photo for template.
Step Four - Mask the borders with 2 inch wide white Artist's Tape for a somewhat clean edge.
Step Five - Paint and Collage.
Step Six - Repeat often.
When the paint has dried, remove the tape and varnish the painting. I am using a satin varnish for these.
Final Step - I sign my name.
To start a new year, start a new approach!
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!
Some of our subscribers have asked about the "behind the scenes" people who make the weekly BobBlast possible - so we want to give a shout out and thank Bo von Hohenlohe for editing the BobBlast videos. Bo also produces websites and helps authors self-publish book. Please visit his website at www.bvhprods.com.
Below is a list of featured workshops - but did you know that I also offer private sessions in my studio? 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
Here's a quick reminder and some upcoming workshops and dates.
If interested, sign up now!
Featured Workshops - come paint with me!
January 13-16, 2020
Abstract Acrylic Painting & Collage
4-day Painting Workshop (Monday-Thursday)
San Diego Watercolor Society
Contact the Marilyn Miles, Premier Workshop Manager
Workshops@sdws.org
January 20-22, 2020
Abstract Acrylic Painting & Collage
Art Trysts Studio
Clearwater, FL
Contact Lorie Ulen, (888) 727-1190 ext 1
Workshops@arttrysts.com
January 25 - February 1, 2020
February 1-8, 2020
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
February 17-21, 2020
Abstract Acrylic Painting & Collage
5-day Painting Workshop (Monday-Friday)
Quayside Gallery, Pensacola, Florida
Contact Quayside Gallery (850) 438-2363
or workshops@quaysidegallery.com
March 3-6, 2020
Loosen Up with Aquamedia Painting
4-day Painting Workshop (Tuesday-Friday)
The Villages, Florida
Contact Wanda Boyd (804) 536-1794 wboyd2009@yahoo.com
March 19-22, 2020
Robert Burridge Studio Figure Painting Workshop/undraped model
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 6 enrollees
March 28 - April 7, 2020
Holland Riverboat Cruise!
Sponsored by Dillman's Art Workshop Retreat
April 16-19, 2020
Robert Burridge Studio Mentor Workshop
Come paint with Bob in his Studio in Arroyo Grande, CA
(includes individual mentor time, demonstrations and personal theme development)
3.5 days Workshop/Mentor Program, limited to 7 enrollees
Contact Kate@RobertBurridge.com for fees and details.
Click HERE for more info.
April 24-28, 2020
Abstract Acrylic Painting & Collage
Workshop Location - Hotel 10
10 Sherbrooke West, Montreal, Quebec
Contact Lucie Michel, 514-889-8191 or
email luciemic123@hotmail.com
May 3-9, 2020
Abstract Acrylic Painting & Collage
5-day Painting Workshop (Monday-Friday)
Hudson River Valley Art Workshop
Greenville, NY
Contact Kim LaPolla (518) 966-5219 or (888) 665-0044
PO Box 659, Greenville, NY 12083
May 18-20, 2020
Loosen Up with Aquamedia Painting
3-day Painting Workshop (Monday-Wednesday)
Sedona Arts Center
Sedona, AZ
Contact (888) 954-4442 or (928) 282-3809
Click HERE for more info
May 22-24, 2020
Contemporary Abstract Figure
3-day Painting Workshop (Friday-Sunday)
Sedona Arts Center
Sedona, AZ
Contact (888) 954-4442 or (928) 282-3809
June 8-12, 2020
Abstract Acrylic Painting & Collage
5-day Painting Workshop (Monday-Friday)
Dillman's Arts Workshop Retreat
Lac du Flambeau, WI
June 15-18, 2020
Burridge Mentor Program
Details coming!
Dillman's Arts Workshop Retreat
Lac du Flambeau, WI
June 25-27, 2020
Abstract Acrylic Painting & Collage
3-day Painting Workshop (Thursday-Saturday)
Art Box Studio
1302 Monte Vista, Unit 9, Upland, CA
July 13-17, 2020
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
July 20-24, 2020
Contemporary Abstract Figurative 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
View Bob's Workshop Schedule, click here.
...Check out his 2020 Studio Workshops! click
here.
Hope you have enjoyed these short, weekly blasts! Sign up on my website and keep watching. There are lots of them!
Click here to view BobBlast Issue 287
|
BobBlast #287 - Video run time 11 minutes, 31 seconds
*
To read about Bob's studio practices, intentions, and painting tips,
check out his Loosen Up and Studio Notes Workbook. Click
here for more info and to order.
*
You can purchase Bob's Color Wheel from his website by clicking here.
*
You can purchase Bob's Travel Wheel from his website by clicking here.
*We even have a special for BOTH color wheels! Click
here.
*You can purchase Bob's 2 Chart Combo - Composition Chart and Rembrandt Lighting & Value Chart
by clicking
here!
2 charts for the price of 1!
*For more info about Bob's Workshop Schedule click
here.
*Or scan the QR code on the right!
Click
here for BobBlast Archive
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
