Weekly BobBlast Issue 300
"Look Out!" - Invitation to Paint a Concept with Bob

Welcome Back to Another BobBlast!
This is your INVITATION to Paint a Concept with Bob!
The theme is Windows
Stay tuned for instructions after you complete your painting!

This week... feeling the isolation while stuck in my studio drove me into a quiet zombie-zone. I showed up physically everyday in the studio, but mentally there was no passion, no fire and no subject matter that turned me on. I attempted to paint, but all I got were false starts. I had no concept.

I even went back to earlier works, but no fire there either! Then it hit me… I have been looking out my studio window more than usual and I thought about the concept of painting "windows." Opened up my Roget's Thesaurus and found a long list of possible titles, all referring to Windows . I had my concept!
Thesaurus Windows
While journaling random thoughts about the concept of Windows , I saw four directions:
1) Lone figure looking out or in. Edward Hopper is a good frame of reference.
2) Apartment neighbors talking out their windows
3) Figure within - another figure looking in
4) Abstract window light effects from colorful stained glass
Window Concept 4
For the demo, I decided to play with the fourth direction - the abstract light effect . I was influenced by the color and design of of a stained glass reflection shining on the marbled floor of Notre Dame during my workshop in Paris.

I selected my surface - a Cheap Joe's Prime Extra Fine Art Board, 12x12 inch. My color combination is Violet-Blue Dominant - I am using Holbein Artist Acrylic Paints. My other tools are gesso, brushes, paper towels and water.

This is my solution for getting out of that slump of isolation - Let's all do a painting, using the concept Windows . We will have a virtual exhibit. Stay tuned for more instructions on how and where to post your painting!

I am looking forward to seeing what I do in the Studio this week!
Look Out! Look In!


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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 [email protected]

Our Workshop Schedule is a little up in the air right now!
Please contact the Workshop Coordinator listed for the latest news.
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
Click here for more info.

June 8-12, 2020
Abstract Acrylic Painting & Collage
5-day Painting Workshop (Monday-Friday)
Dillman's Arts Workshop Retreat
Lac du Flambeau, WI
Contact (715) 588-3143 or [email protected]
Click here for more info.

June 15-18, 2020
Burridge Mentor Program
4-days of Mentor Workshop
Dillman's Arts Workshop Retreat
Lac du Flambeau, WI
Contact (715) 588-3143 or [email protected]
Click here for more info.

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
Click here for more info.

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
Click here for more info.

August 3-7, 2020
Loosen Up with Aquamedia Painting
5-day Workshop (Monday-Friday)
Cheap Joe’s Art Stuff
Boone, NC
Contact Edwina May, Workshop Coordinator (800) 227-2788 

August 13-16, 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 [email protected] for fees and details.
Click HERE for more info.

August 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
Contact [email protected] for fees and details.
Click HERE for more info

August 24-28, 2020
Robert Burridge 5-Day Instructional Studio Workshop
5-day Workshop in Bob’s Arroyo Grande, CA Studio (Monday-Friday)
Contact [email protected] for fees and details.
Click HERE for more info

September 24-27, 2020
Artisan Expo
(505) 954-4179 ext. 119

September 15-18, 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
Contact [email protected] for fees and details.
Click HERE for more info

October 26-30, 2020
Loosen Up with Aquamedia Painting
5-day Painting Workshop (Monday-Friday)
Vancouver Island Art Workshops
British Columbia, Canada
Contact Mary, (250) 714-8080 

November 19-22, 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 [email protected] for fees and details.
Click HERE for more info.

November 30-December 10, 2020 - NEW TRIP!!!
Paint Cuba with Bob Burridge
Explore Amazing Places
Contact [email protected] or
(623) 888-1314
Click here for more info.

March 29 - April 7, 2021 - RESCHEDULED!!
Essential Holland: Tulips in Spring River Cruise
Loose, Impressionistic Sketching & Painting Workshop
Sponsored by Dillman's Art Workshop Retreat
Contact [email protected] (715) 588-3143

April 26-30, 2021 - RESCHEDULED!!
Abstract Acrylic Painting & Collage
Workshop Location - Hotel 10
10 Sherbrooke West, Montreal, Quebec
Contact Lucie Michel, 514-889-8191 or
View Bob's Workshop Schedule, click here .
...Check out his 2020 Studio Workshops! click here .

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Click here to view BobBlast Issue 300 video!
"Look Out!" Invitation to Paint a Concept with Bob
Love, Peace & Happiness,
BobBlast #300 - Video run time 8 minutes, 24 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!

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