We decided to do a Best of BobBlast this week - This past weekend was the second weekend of my county's Open Studio Tour! We met great people, many students (past & present) and had great sales! All in all, we are very pleased! If you missed it, you can still view my work, by clicking here. We ship!
So this Best of BobBlast is about how I approach "non-objective intuitive painting." These are my thoughts when I hear other painters say they are "intuitive painters." Non-objective is another phrase I hear. For me, it all sounds indecisive. Intuitive and non-objective - or abstract - all are choices we make when we begin a painting.
You may have watched enough of my BobBlasts to know that I paint with a goal, an intention, a purpose... all result-oriented. I start with a concept first and I title the painting even before I start. It now has a name - and when the painting matches the name or title, it's finished!
Can you start out painting with no concept other than to play, splash, experiment with paint and see what happens. Absolutely! That is play-time - artists in the sand box.
For me, even if I am playing, I still like having a basic concept or idea what to paint.
I keep my studio ready-to-paint: My art materials are laid out ahead of time and set aside. The canvas lays flat on my table. I begin to draw and paint the mood I am in at that moment. I begin with graphic design shapes. Next, I choose a color combination and a design composition to give the painting a structure.
Continue painting until an image or an emotion appears that I have never seen or felt before. I love this part of discovery. It's like teaching yourself to paint, without reading a book about painting.
Show Up & Paint! It's the path of least resistance.
Interested in a Non-Objective Mixed Media Painting Workshop?
•January 14-15, 2023
Non-Objective Mixed Media Painting - ONLINE WORKSHOP
Sponsored by the Mendocino Art Center
Contact the registrar (707) 937-5818
or register@mendocinoartcenter.org
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•April 22-23, 2023
Non-Objective Mixed Media Painting - ONLINE WORKSHOP
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•November 14, 2022
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•December 13, 2022
“Painting a Wine Bottle with 3 Strokes”
February 17-24, 2023
Workshop in The Bahamas… save the date!
Mark Your Calendar... Dillman's Creative Arts Retreat is going to be offering a fantastic painting experience to Elbow Cay in the Abacos, Bahamas. Bob Burridge will teach Abstract Acrylic Painting Workshop in the Bahamas and Kate Burridge will also be offering marketing classes during the week. The group will be staying at Abaco Inn and Crystal Waters located on the gorgeous beaches of the Caribbean. Specific pricing and itinerary is coming soon... Space will be limited to 26 travelers. Join us to help celebrate both Bob Burridge and Denny Robertson as they turn 80…
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Join Bob in Mexico! • January 21-28, 2023
Casa de Los Artistas - Boca de Tomatlán
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Studio Mentor Workshops
November 3-6, 2022 - 2 spaces open!
November 10-13, 2022- 3 spaces open!
Studio Mentor • 5 Day Instructional • 4 Day Figure Painting Workshops
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Online Workshops - Paint with BOB!
•Drawing & Painting the Figure with Motion and Emotion - Nov 18-20, 2022
•Making & Using Neutral Colors in your Paintings - Dec 2-3, 2022
•Loosen Up with Aquamedia Painting - March 3-4, 2023
•Non-Objective Mixed Media - April 22-23, 2023
Something New for You! • Burridge Critiques Your Art
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