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.
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!
My 5 C's before Beginning a Painting:
- Concept What's the Big Idea?
- Composition Choose One
- Color Combination Predetermine the Color Combination
- Continue… Paint more than one - Paint a Series
- Commit Stay Committed to the Original Concept
Non-Objective painting may be a totally different approach! Starting out with no concept other than to play, splash, experiment with paint and see what happens. For me, non-objective is not having any concept or idea what to paint - but I still show up and start painting. That said, 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 - since I don't have a concept, I choose a color combination and a design composition to give the painting a structure.
I 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.
But wait! There's more! We have a workshop coming up on this very subject:
March 25-26, 2021
Non-Objective Abstract Painting- ONLINE WORKSHOP!
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We have more Online Workshops in March, April and June
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Monthly Demos - All on ZOOM
Inviting you into Bob’s Studio so you can watch his process at work.
•March 24, 2021 9am - 10:30am PT
"Ethereal Landscape and Trees"
•April 26, 2021 9am-10:30am PT
“Painting the Illusion of Glass Vessels”
•May 24, 2021 9am-10:30am PT
"Painting the Wow!"
Date Night with Bob! • Thursdays in April
We are thrilled to announce a Special Date Night series, for the entire five Thursdays we will be painting the model Pash - costumed and undraped.
Short 2 minute poses, working up to 20 minute poses. No need to worry about your drawing skills - it’s your love of painting.
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Bob's been busy! Lots of new work!
