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In my box of paints, I include bright luminous tubes of color. Mixing these bright, fluorescent colors with regular colors creates a surprise color. I love painting this way! This adds an attention-getting sparkle to your focal point.
I made a special studio reference color chart just for these luminous colors. I find this chart works for me because it helps me quickly decide where to emphasize and augment the focal point—even before I start the painting. This step seems so minor, but all these steps help me be a better painter AND a mad scientist, in the comfort and safety of my own studio.
After many practice paintings using these luminous colors, I felt confident enough to mix the luminous colors directly into the wet canvas, making sure to not over mix. If I do, I stop and add Titanium white to the mix. Adding the white “softens” the combined colors and practically becomes a neutral. This tip may not be an ah-ha moment… but I have discovered it gives me more options to play with.
You may have heard the fluorescent/luminous colors may be unstable and not archival. Mixing them with stable acrylics and finishing the painting with a final UV acrylic varnish can help!
Last April we had a great, sold out event! "Paint with Luminous Acrylics".
Click here to watch the webinar recording.
Here is the commercial: Holbein conveniently has a set of six Heavy Body Acrylic Luminous Colors in Rose, Opera, Red, Orange, Yellow and Lemon. They are not subtle colors - that's one reason why I like to paint with them! These bright colors are not for the faint of heart, but instead challenge your strong, creative self! I use the luminous colors for the fun of it! Be the kid in the sandbox and play longer… you don’t even need a lab coat.
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•Get an insider's look at Bob's studio setup, a brief demo and the inspirations
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•October 14-18, 2024
"Loosen Up Painting Retreat"
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•January 6-10, 2025
Abstract Acrylic Painting & Collage
Tanque Verde Ranch, Tucson, AZ
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Online Monthly Demos
•August 14, 2024
"Making Your Mark"
•September 11, 2024
“Painting Carrots”
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•August 15, 2024
"Painting Light and Shadow"
You will learn:
•Why you need good and effective lighting in your paintings
•Understanding light source - from spot light to broad beam lighting
•Shadows - what color and where to place them!
You will practice with darks and lights, contrast and color to make your work more dimensional and alive. The information in this workshop may change your entire way of painting! More choices, more color. Light up your next painting with more light!
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•September 16-20, 2024
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Online Monthly Critique Sessions
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•August 27, 2024
•September 24, 2024
•October 10, 2024
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•October 28-November 1, 2024
"Loosen Up Painting Retreat" & Gallery Show at GOH
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•January 18-25, 2025
Tropical Escapaint! Loosen Up Painting Retreat in Mexico
Casa de Los Artistas
Boca de Tomatlan, 10 miles South of Puerto Vallarta
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Online Figure Workshops!
•September 27-29, 2024
"Abstract Figurative"
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•December 6-8, 2024
"Drawing & Painting the Figure with Motion & Emotion"
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• September 9-13 - Loosen Up with Aquamedia Painting
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