BobBlast #270

"Abstract Florals from Loose, Colorful Splatters."

Welcome back to another BobBlast!

As promised, my recurring theme for the next several BobBlasts will be demos and lessons similar to my half-day and full-day classes at Art of the Carolinas. This BobBlast is  "Abstract Florals from Loose, Colorful Splatters" - the class at AOC is:

Saturday 11/16 - Abstract Florals from Loose, Colorful Splatters (SA1913)
9am - 12pm

In my studio and my workshops - I start off with loose, colorful splatters and splashes of acrylic paint... and then paint the negative spaces. I paint the parts that don't look like flowers in a vase. In this BobBlast, you are watching me practice this negative shape painting.

It starts with a mess! A colorful mess that I stare at for awhile until I can almost see an image of florals in a vase. First comes the silhouette... I paint the vase with what is referred to as reductive, or negative shape painting. I prefer this negative shape or reductive painting because it is a lot of fun starting abstractly and crazy loose. Using the right side of the brain - the creative side!

To start this reductive technique, I choose an opaque color in the dominant color family and paint the silhouette of the vase and flowers. Next, boldly establish the one big focal point flower and add the two spice colors sparingly around the focal point flower. 

I keep it loose and quite abstract - stopping at 90% to allow the viewer to "finish" the painting in their own imagination. I like to think that under every good painting is a good abstract painting!

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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 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!

September 11-15, 2019
Robert Burridge 5-Day Instructional Studio Workshop
5-day Workshop in Bob's Arroyo Grande, CA Studio  (Wednesday-Sunday)
Contact Kate@RobertBurridge.com for fees and details.
Click here for more info.
 
September 30-October 4, 2019
Loosen Up with Aquamedia Painting
Vancouver Island Art Workshops
Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
Contact Mary, (250) 714-8080
Click here for more info

October 25-27, 2019  
Loosen Up with Aquamedia Painting
3-day Painting Workshop (Friday-Sunday)
Sedona Arts Center
Sedona, AZ
Contact (888) 954-4442 or (928) 282-3809
Click here for more info

October 29-31, 2019
Contemporary Abstract Figure
3-day Painting Workshop (Tuesday-Thursday)
Sedona Arts Center
Sedona, AZ
Contact (888) 954-4442 or (928) 282-3809
Click here for more info

November 14-17, 2019
Art of the Carolinas - Workshops & Art Materials Exhibition
Sponsored by Jerry's Artarama
Raleigh, North Carolina
Contact Sharon DiGiulio (800) 827-8478 ext 156 sharon@jerrysartarama.com
click here for more info

January 13-16, 2020
Abstract Acrylic Painting & Collage
4-day Painting Workshop (Monday-Thursday)
San Diego Watercolor Society
Contact Mary McWilliams, (760) 703-6287 or
email mcwilliamsmbj@gmail.com

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 Diane Goeller (850) 384-3652  dgoeller@cox.net
or Pat Page (850) 293-5414 pjpage@bellsouth.net
Click here for more info for more info

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 28 - April 7, 2020
Holland Riverboat Cruise!
Sponsored by Dillman's Art Workshop Retreat
Contact stephanie@dillmans.com (715) 588-3143

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

View Bob's Workshop Schedule, click here
...Check out his 2019 Studio Workshops! click  here .

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"Abstract Florals from Loose, Colorful Splatters."
Abstract Florals from Loose Colorful Splatters

Love, Peace & Happiness,
Robert Burridge
www.RobertBurridge.com
BobBlast #270 - Video run time 9 minutes, 19 seconds

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