Weekly BobBlast Issue 338

No Light Source, No Shadow… No Problem!

Welcome Back to Another BobBlast!

In the previous BobBlast I demonstrated how to paint the illusion of a three dimensional object, emphasizing a light source and how to paint the shadow. This BobBlast is a direct way I like to approach an abstract/non-objective painting with no light source or shadows.

Watch the quick demo of how I start a loose abstract painting. I start with the concept and titled it “Meandering Alone”.

The focus of this painting is on the color combination, a focal point color and a graphic design composition. I started with an overall tone of blue - the dominant color. I brush in different blues. I am using Holbein Artist Acrylic Paint (heavy body) - Ultramarine Deep, Compose Blue #1 and Compose Blue #2.

The focal point was next - I selected Luminous Opera, also Holbein Artist Acrylic Paint (heavy body).

The graphic design composition I selected was in my title: Meandering (with a little cantilever thrown in for good measure).

Once I have the plan for the painting established, I can go play!

Enjoying watching Bob's Demos?

We have a NEW Monthly Demo - All on ZOOM

Inviting you into Bob’s Studio so you can watch his process at work.

•January 13, 2021 9am - 10:30am PT

“Studio Table Set-up and Warm-Up Painting Exercises”

•February 22, 2021 9am - 10:30am PT

“The Magic Circus - Bob Paints to a Concept & his 5Cs ”

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Interested in Learning how to Play with Texture in your Painting?

We have a new Date Night exploring that subject!

December Date Night topics are all new!

Wednesday, December 23. Sign up now!

Date Night with Bob!

New Subjects!!! - Wednesdays in December

Saturdays in January

All Zoom Painting Workshops!

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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

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•Color Lesson: Making and Using Neutrals in your Painting

January 11-12, 2021

•Paint the Effects of Light

Monday, January 4, 10-noon & 1-3 pm PT

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•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

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New Virtual Juried Show - Details Coming…

•Prospectus available December 28 - One more Week!

•The Theme is “Table Setting"

•Our Juror is Karen Vernon!

•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!