Weekly BobBlast Issue 339

Why Graphic Design is Important

Welcome Back to Another BobBlast!

This last BobBlast of 2020 touches on a very basic Art Subject - Graphic Design. Graphic Design and your painting. It is such a fundamental concept and every freshman in art school is required to study Color and Design first - BEFORE starting painting lessons.

Basically, graphic design is how shapes relate to each other; how the positioning of shapes affect the overall mood of the painting; and how "busy areas" and "quiet areas" are considered in making a painting.

I work with twelve popular compositions. But, no matter your style, technique or skill, the graphic design composition you choose can help you clearly communicate your painting's title and theme.

Be sure to watch the video! I demonstrate how I like to practice compositions using a variety of paper shapes. It's playtime! After viewing the different design choices from my Composition Chart, I focus on one - then I goof around with the various ways to increase more interest by the following these steps:

Variety of size, shapes and color
Repetition of shapes and color
Dominant warm or dominant cool creates overall continuity
Study Contrast… Light vs Dark • Warm vs Cool • Large vs Small
Harmony happens when shapes, colors and directions are similar
Center of interest catches the eye… the focal point

Having wall charts and other reminders in my studio are very helpful. They keep me on track and help me focus on what works! Thus the saying, "Chart your course!"

Know before hand where you want your painting to go.

Enjoying watching Bob's Demos?

We have a NEW Monthly Demo - All on ZOOM

Inviting you into Bob’s Studio so you can watch his process at work.

•January 13, 2021 9am - 10:30am PT

“Studio Table Set-up and Warm-Up Painting Exercises”

•February 22, 2021 9am - 10:30am PT

“The Magic Circus - Bob Paints to a Concept & his 5Cs ”

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Want to learn how to "Exaggerate the Perspective"????

We have a new Date Night exploring that subject!

Wednesday, December 30. Sign up now!

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One more Wednesday in December • Saturdays in January

Starts on January 9th

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Monday & Tuesday, 10-noon PT and 1-3pm PT

Online Workshops in November, December and January

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•Color Lesson: Making and Using Neutrals in your Painting

January 11-12, 2021

•Paint the Effects of Light

Monday, January 4, 10-noon & 1-3 pm PT

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•Art Marketing: Make More $$ - The 10 Must-Do's to Sell your Paintings

Saturday, February 6, 12:00-3:00 pm PT

Something New for You! • Burridge Critiques Your Art

Online honest critiques • Private one-on-one

Critiques • Comments • Suggestions

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New Virtual Juried Show - Details Coming…

•Prospectus available December 28 - One more Week!

•The Theme is “Table Setting"

•Our Juror is Karen Vernon!

•Whole Bunch of Prizes!

Looking forward to seeing your work!

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!

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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 most current Workshop Schedule!