Weekly BobBlast Issue 335
Best of BobBlast - A Well-Stocked Studio Library

Welcome Back to Another BobBlast!
Chuck Close famously said that professional artists don’t need inspiration. They go to the studio and do their work… but just in case you are searching for some sort of inspiration, nonetheless, read a book on any artist you admire.

Write a list of your top, favorite painters. Afterwards, two things you might notice about them: First, I bet, they were risk takers. Secondly, they chose a subject matter and painted it hundreds of time, over and over - always a series about the same subject. Richard Diebenkorn’s “Ocean Park” series or Monet’s series of Haystacks are prime examples. 

Amazing what you learn when reading the lives of other artists and what might have inspired them to work on their own series, their own work habits and the discipline it takes to stay focused on a theme or subject matter.

But I digress… be curious and read about other painters. They all have a story to tell.

By the way, my two favorite studio books are Art & Fear by David Bayles and Ted Orland. My other book, Loosen Up Workbook and Studio Notes by yours truly (shameless). Even better as my new eWorkbook!

Curl up with a good book… Support your local book store!

Interested in playing with collage shapes in your paintings? We have a new Date Night exploring that subject! December Date Night topics are all new!
Wednesday, December 2. Sign up now!

--Don't Miss--
Date Night with Bob!
New Subjects!!! - Wednesdays in December
Saturdays in January
All Zoom Painting Workshops!
Limited to 20 - Click here for more info.

This is what we're up to… Come Join the Fun!
"Zoomin' with Bob!"
Monday & Tuesday, 10-noon PT and 1-3pm PT
Online Workshops in November, December and January
Click here for more information!

•Color Lesson: Making and Using Neutrals in your Painting
December 7-8, 2020

•Color Lesson: Making and Using Neutrals in your Painting
January 11-12, 2021

•Goof-Proof Color Wheel Intensive
Saturday, December 12, 1:00-4:00 pm PT
Click here for more information!

•Paint the Effects of Light
Monday, January 4, 10-noon & 1-3 pm PT
Click here for more information!

•Art Marketing: Make More $$ - The 10 Must-Do's to Sell your Paintings
Saturday, February 6, 12:00-3:00 pm PT

Something New for You! • Burridge Critiques Your Art
Online honest critiques • Private one-on-one
Critiques • Comments • Suggestions
Click here for more information!

Stay tuned for our Next Virtual Juried Show!
•Really Cool Theme!
•Super Qualified Juror!
•Whole Bunch of Prizes!
Looking forward to seeing your work!
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!

Some of our subscribers have asked about the "behind the scenes" people who make the weekly BobBlast possible - so we want to give a shout out and thank Bo von Hohenlohe for editing the BobBlast videos. Bo also produces websites and helps authors self-publish book. Please visit his website at www.bvhprods.com.

Below is a list of featured workshops - but did you know that I also offer private sessions in my studio? 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 [email protected]

Our most current Workshop Schedule!
Paint with Bob in his Studio in Arroyo Grande, California!
Mentor, 5-day Instructional, Figure Painting and One-on-One Workshops
Click here for more info.
Contact [email protected] for questions.

Date Night with Bob! Online Zoom Painting Lesson
Wednesdays in December! All New Subjects!
4-6 pm Pacific Time

Zoomin' with Bob! - ONLINE WORKSHOP!
December 7-8, 2020
Color Lesson: Making and Using Neutrals in your Painting

Zoomin' with Bob! - ONLINE WORKSHOP!
December 12, 2020
Burridge Goof-Proof Color Wheel Intensive

December 19-20, 2020
All About Using Color and Neutrals in your Paintings - ONLINE WORKSHOP!
Zoom Platform
Host, Mendocino Art Center
Contact Registrar, (707) 937-5818 ext 10

Date Night with Bob! Online Zoom Painting Lesson
Saturdays in January!
4-6 pm Pacific Time

Zoomin' with Bob! - ONLINE WORKSHOP!
January 4, 2021
Paint the Effects of Light
Click here for more info

Zoomin' with Bob! - ONLINE WORKSHOP!
January 11-12, 2021
Color Lesson: Making and Using Neutrals in your Painting

January 18-20, 2021
Abstract Acrylic Painting & Collage - ONLINE WORKSHOP!
Zoom Platform
Host, Mendocino Art Center
Contact Registrar, (707) 937-5818 ext 10

January 25-27, 2021
Contemporary Abstract Figure - ONLINE WORKSHOP!
3-day Painting Workshop
Zoom Platform
Host, Sedona Arts Center
Contact (888) 954-4442 or (928) 282-3809

February 1, 2021
Non-Objective Abstract Painting - ONLINE WORKSHOP!
Zoom Platform
Host, Mendocino Art Center
Contact Registrar, (707) 937-5818 ext 10

February 6, 2021
Art Marketing: Make More $$ - Online Workshop

February 8-10, 2021
Loosen Up with Aquamedia Painting
3-day Painting Workshop (Monday-Wednesday)
Demo: Sunday, February 7, 1-3 pm
Contact Elizabeth Goodwill, Education Director
[email protected] or call (941) 365-2032

February 11-14
Abstract Acrylic Painting & Collage
4-day Painting Workshop (Thursday-Saturday)
Art Center Sarasota
707 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236
Contact Elizabeth Goodwill, Education Director
[email protected] or call (941) 365-2032

February 25-28, 2021
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 [email protected] for fees and details.
Click HERE for more info.

For more 2021 Workshop Dates click here!
...Check out Bob's 2021 Studio Workshops in Arroyo Grande, California! click here.

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Click here to view BobBlast Issue 335 video!
Best of BobBlast -
Well Stocked Library
Love, Peace & Happiness,
BobBlast #335 - Video run time 5 minutes, 17 seconds

•It's Here! Robert Burridge’s All Digital eWorkbook. Full color, active video, audio clips and Bob’s creative ideas for loosening up your own paintings. Click here for more info & to order.

•You can purchase Bob's Color Wheel from his website by clicking here.

•You can purchase Bob's Travel Wheel from his website by clicking here. Add a printed b/w Studio Workbook for $14.95 by clicking here.

•We even have a special for BOTH color wheels! Click here.

•You can purchase Bob's 2 Chart Combo - Composition Chart and Rembrandt Lighting & Value Chart by clicking here! 2 charts for the price of 1!

•For more info about Bob's Workshop Schedule click here.
Robert Burridge