Weekly BobBlast Issue 332
More Childhood Memories - The Circus!

Welcome Back to Another BobBlast!
Childhood Circus Memories













The last BobBlast was all about childhood memories… and using those memories as inspiration for paintings! I received many positive emails, so I thought we should have a Part Two and revisit another childhood memory - The Circus!

Today, when the circus comes to town, I still go so I can watch the tents go up! I love meeting the performers - they become my models for painting with their imaginative costumes and outrageous make-up. In painting the circus, my intention is to express the joy I have for these memories and capture the theatrical characters entertaining me under the Big Top. For today's demo I have chosen one of the circus performers… a Clown!

To get myself ready to paint, I start journaling about the Concept I want to convey. Then I focus on a title for the painting, establish the Composition and the Color Combination (from my Goof-Proof Color Wheel). For added fun, I have ready some collage materials and acrylic gel medium as my glue.

Now the fun begins! Watch the video and you can see me start a loose, abstract interpretation of the title; I continue with loose layers of paint throughout, until I come to an image I've not done before. I have found the small, warm-up paint sketching is another way to stretch the imagination.

Today my demo begins on a 16x16 inch canvas of very abstract brush work to establish the general, overall composition. I select a color combination by choosing a dominant color on my Color Wheel. I follow the instructions and add the focal point color and the two spice colors. I stop painting when it begins to look like the title! Stop too Soon!

Paint what you love to remember. You are never too old to be a kid again!

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•Loosen Up with Aquamedia Painting
November 30-December 1, 2020

Color Lesson: Making and Using Neutrals in your Painting
December 7-8, 2020

Color Lesson: Making and Using Neutrals in your Painting
January 11-12, 2021

•Art Marketing: Make More $$ - The 10 Must-Do's to Sell your Paintings
Saturday, November 14, 1:00-4:00 pm PT

•Goof-Proof Color Wheel Intensive
Saturday, December 12, 1:00-4:00 pm PT
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•Paint the Effects of Light
Monday, January 4, 10-noon & 1-3pm PT
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Stay tuned for our Next Virtual Juried Show!
•Really Cool Theme!
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•Whole Bunch of Prizes!
Looking forward to seeing your work!
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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

Our most current Workshop Schedule!
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Contact Kate@robertburridge.com for questions.

Zoomin' with Bob! - ONLINE WORKSHOP!
November 14, 2020
Art Marketing: Make More $$ - the 10 Must Do's to Sell your Paintings

November 16-18, 2020
Abstract Acrylic Painting & Collage - ONLINE WORKSHOP!
Zoom Platform
Host, Cheap Joe’s Art Stuff
Contact Edwina May, Workshop Coordinator (800) 227-2788 

Zoomin' with Bob! - ONLINE WORKSHOP!
November 30-December 1, 2020
Loosen Up with Aquamedia Painting

Date Night with Bob! Online Zoom Painting Lesson
Wednesdays in December! All New Subjects!
4-6 pm Pacific Time

Zoomin' with Bob! - ONLINE WORKSHOP!
December 7-8, 2020
Color Lesson: Making and Using Neutrals in your Painting

Zoomin' with Bob! - ONLINE WORKSHOP!
December 12, 2020
Burridge Goof-Proof Color Wheel Intensive

December 19-20, 2020
All About Using Color and Neutrals in your Paintings - Online Workshop
Zoom Platform
Host, Mendocino Art Center
Contact Registrar, (707) 937-5818 ext 10

Date Night with Bob! Online Zoom Painting Lesson
Saturdays in January!
4-6 pm Pacific Time

Zoomin' with Bob! - ONLINE WORKSHOP!
January 4, 2021
Paint the Effects of Light

Zoomin' with Bob! - ONLINE WORKSHOP!
January 11-12, 2021
Color Lesson: Making and Using Neutrals in your Painting

January 18-20, 2021
Abstract Acrylic Painting & Collage - ONLINE WORKSHOP!
Zoom Platform
Host, Mendocino Art Center
Contact Registrar, (707) 937-5818 ext 10

January 25-27, 2021
Contemporary Abstract Figure - ONLINE WORKSHOP!
3-day Painting Workshop
Zoom Platform
Host, Sedona Arts Center
Contact (888) 954-4442 or (928) 282-3809

February 1, 2021
Non-Objective Abstract Painting - ONLINE WORKSHOP!
Zoom Platform
Host, Mendocino Art Center
Contact Registrar, (707) 937-5818 ext 10

February 8-10, 2021
Loosen Up with Aquamedia Painting
3-day Painting Workshop (Monday-Wednesday)
Demo: Sunday, February 7, 1-3 pm
Contact Elizabeth Goodwill, Education Director
elizabeth@artsarasota.org or call (941) 365-2032

February 11-14
Abstract Acrylic Painting & Collage
4-day Painting Workshop (Thursday-Saturday)
Art Center Sarasota
707 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236
Contact Elizabeth Goodwill, Education Director
elizabeth@artsarasota.org or call (941) 365-2032

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Click here to view BobBlast Issue 332 video!
More Childhood Memories - The Circus!
Love, Peace & Happiness,
BobBlast #332 - Video run time 12 minutes, 57 seconds

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