Weekly BobBlast Issue 407
Best of BobBlast - Why Orange First?

Welcome Back to Another BobBlast!
I decided to do this BobBlast because I received many questions and comments about how I get started with my daily warm-up exercises: How do I prep, measure, cut apart and tape together. So... welcome to my Studio Practices - the Burridge Atelier! Painting these Little Gems can be a very fun exercise to get started in the studio, to experiment and try out new ideas. And - just to see how loose you can get!

In this Blast I start with a full sheet of 300 lb watercolor paper - and the first thing I do is apply gesso, then a mid-tone of orange. Why orange first? Because I was taught that way to paint. In art college, the first day in painting class, we wiped our canvases with an overall warm tone - orange or red. At that time, we painted with short, choppy strokes, á la French Impressionists. The technique was to leave some of the under color peek through. For me, the effect was sparkling!

In this video, I apply the first coat of gesso and orange with one product: Holbein's Orange Gesso in their cool packaging. Generally, this is my preferred color & gesso combo base. FYI - Holbein has 22 different colors of gesso! Of course, you can use a coat of white gesso and brush on orange acrylic paint all over the surface. 

To start - Precut all the pieces and tape back together. Or - simply mark off the full sheet with the same size painting, this lesson is 10"x10" - all on one sheet. The mid-tone color is already there, so all I have to decide is where the darkest darks and the lightest lights need to be. I sketch with my brush, keeping it fast and loose!

By now, I am off and running... and continue painting with more color, building up layers, negative shape painting and re-establishing the contrast - still leaving a bit of orange peeking through.

Orange you glad you asked???

Online Workshops - Broadcast from Burridge Studio!
•Paint the Effects of Light - April 21, 2022
•Making & Using Neutral Colors in your Paintings - July 15-16, 2022
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•April 19, 2022
“Painting the Illusion of Glassware”
•May 10, 2022
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•June 21, 2022
"Making your own Collage Papers"
•July 19, 2022
"Gluing a Watercolor Paper Painting onto a Wood Panel"

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Bob's been busy! Lots of new work! And the SOPs are back!
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!

Below is a list of featured workshops - but did you know that I also offer private sessions in my studio and online? 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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Mentor, 5-day Instructional, Figure Painting and One-on-One Workshops
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Contact Kate@robertburridge.com for questions.

•April 19, 2022
Demos in BobLand
Monthly Demo - Online Zoom Demo!

•April 20, 2022
Artists in Action: Creating Your Website
Sponsored by West Business Development Center 
Wednesday, 1:00-2:30 PM PST
This is a FREE seminar
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•April 21, 2022
Zoomin' with Bob! - ONLINE WORKSHOP
Paint the Effects of Light
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•April 25-29, 2022
Abstract Acrylic Painting & Collage - IN PERSON WORKSHOP
Montreal, Canada
Contact Lucie Michel, 514-889-8191

•May 6-8, 2022
Abstract Figurative - ONLINE WORKSHOP
Sponsored by the Sedona Arts Center
Contact (888) 954-4442 or (928) 282-3809

•May 10, 2022
Demos in BobLand
Monthly Demo - Online Zoom Demo!

•May 11, 2022
Artists in Action: Pricing Your Art
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Wednesday, 1:00-2:00 PM PST
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•May 15-21, 2022
Contemporary Abstract Figure Painting & Collage - IN PERSON WORKSHOP
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•June 6-9, 2022
Abstract Acrylic Painting & Collage - IN PERSON WORKSHOP
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•June 13-16, 2022
Burridge Studio Mentor Workshop @Dillman’s! - IN PERSON WORKSHOP
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•June 21, 2022
Demos in BobLand
Monthly Demo - Online Zoom Demo!

•June 22, 2022
Artists in Action: Gallerists-Artist Relationship
Sponsored by West Business Development Center 
Wednesday, 1:00 AM - 2:00 PM PST
This is a FREE seminar
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•June 25-26, 2022
Non-Objective Painting - ONLINE WORKSHOP
Sponsored by the Mendocino Art Center
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or register@mendocinoartcenter.org
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•July 15-16, 2022
Zoomin' with Bob! - ONLINE WORKSHOP
Color Lesson: Making and Using Neutrals in your Paintings
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•July 19, 2022
Demos in BobLand
Monthly Demo - Online Zoom Demo!

•July 22-24, 2022
Abstract Figurative - ONLINE WORKSHOP
Sponsored by the Sedona Arts Center
Contact (888) 954-4442 or (928) 282-3809

•July 28-31, 2022
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)
4-day Workshop/Mentor Program, limited to 7 enrollees
Contact kate@RobertBurridge.com for fees and details.
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•August 11-14, 2022
Robert Burridge Studio Figure Painting Workshop/undraped model
4-day Workshop in Bob’s Arroyo Grande, CA Studio 
Limited to 6 enrollees
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•August 15, 16 & 18, 2022
Abstract Acrylic Painting & Collage - ONLINE WORKSHOP
Sponsored by Cheap Joe’s Art Stuff
Contact Edwina May, Workshop Coordinator (800) 227-2788
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•August 22-24, 2022
Larger & Looser Abstract Painting - IN PERSON WORKSHOP
Mendocino Art Center, Mendocino CA
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•August 26-28, 2022
Small Scale Abstract Painting - IN PERSON WORKSHOP
Mendocino Art Center, Mendocino CA
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Best of BobBlast - Why Orange First?
why orange first
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