Weekly BobBlast Issue 408
Why Hot Pink Luminous Opera?

Welcome Back to Another BobBlast!
What a glorious color! Have you seen what this color can do? 

This week's BobBlast is an answer to a frequently asked question about one of my favorite colors - Luminous Opera... that hot, fluorescent, shocking pink! You ask about its bad reputation - that the color might fade away eventually. No worries!

Watch the video: I admire these Holbein Luminescent colors for their versatility when mixed into other colors - such as Marigold or Ultramarine Blue. Opera mixed with Ultramarine Deep makes my favorite Periwinkle color. Luminous Opera mixed with Marigold or Green makes a beautiful neutral. When mixed into other colors, the possibility of Luminous Opera fading is not an issue for me. 

Besides, I finish the artwork with a final coat of UV varnish, helping the colors' permanency. Actually, I really don't worry that much about it - I use Opera everywhere... on top of a "dried" painting as an overall tint, as well as mixed into other colors - as you can see on the video.

Straight out of the tube, this fluorescent day-glow Opera is shocking pink at first. So it’s great fun to use as is. By itself, a little goes a long way! Luminous Opera becomes the WOW - an instant focal point!

You get the idea… Now that you can see what you can do, go ahead and shock yourself!


Online Workshops - Broadcast from Burridge Studio!
•Making & Using Neutral Colors in your Paintings - July 15-16, 2022
•Paint the Effects of Light - August 6, 2022
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MIRROR IMAGE - Virtual Juried Exhibition 
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June 6-9, 2022
Abstract Acrylic Painting & Collage
June 13-16, 2022
Burridge Studio Mentor Workshop @Dillman’s!
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Online Abstract Figure Workshops
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•July 22-24, 2022
•October 14-16, 2022
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•July 19, 2022
"Gluing a Watercolor Paper Painting onto a Wood Panel"
•August 17, 2022
"Easy Way to Paint the Figure"

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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.

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

•May 11, 2022
Artists in Action: Pricing Your Art
Sponsored by West Business Development Center 
Wednesday, 1:00-2:30 PM PST
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•May 15-21, 2022
Contemporary Abstract Figure Painting & Collage - IN PERSON WORKSHOP
Sponsored by Hudson Valley Art Workshops
Contact Kim LaPolla (518) 966-5219 or (888) 665-0044

•June 6-9, 2022
Abstract Acrylic Painting & Collage - IN PERSON WORKSHOP
Sponsored by Dillman’s Art Workshop Retreat 
Contact 715-588-3143 or vacations@dillmans.com
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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
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•June 25-26, 2022
Non-Objective Painting - ONLINE WORKSHOP
Sponsored by the Mendocino Art Center
Contact the registrar (707) 937-5818
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 6, 2022
Zoomin' with Bob! - ONLINE WORKSHOP
Paint the Effects of Light
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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
Contact Kate@RobertBurridge.com for fees and details.
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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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•September 7-11, 2022
Robert Burridge 5-Day Instructional Studio Workshop
5-day Workshop in Bob’s Arroyo Grande, CA Studio 
Limited to 10 enrollees 
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•September 13, 2022
Demos in BobLand
Monthly Demos - Online Zoom Demo!

•October 1-2, 2022
Non-Objective Abstract Painting & Collage - ONLINE WORKSHOP
Sponsored by Robert Burridge Studio
Click here for more info

•October 14-16, 2022
Abstract Figurative - ONLINE WORKSHOP
Sponsored by the Sedona Arts Center
Contact (888) 954-4442 or (928) 282-3809

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Click HERE to view BobBlast Issue 408 video!
Why Hot Pink Luminous Opera?
Love, Peace & Happiness,
BobBlast #408 - Video run time 10 minutes, 32 seconds

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