Weekly BobBlast Issue 505

Best of BobBlast - Painting with Dry Pigments, Chalks & Powders

Welcome Back to Another BobBlast!

This Best of BobBlast is all about painting without ANY water... that's right! No water, no paint, no fluids, opens or inks! This BobBlast is all about Painting with Dry Pigments, Chalks and Powders - even local dirt!

This quick video is a demonstration - how I start with powders - powdered charcoal and dry pigments. Then I work more color into the powder-covered surface - using charcoal and pastels.

My favorite pastels have a lot of pigment, as you will see in the video. I use Jack Richeson handmade Soft Pastels, Soho Jumbo Soft Pastels or Sennelier pastels. My favorite charcoal is Willow Charcoal - "vines" by Creative Mark and powdered charcoal from Generals. My surface of choice is either watercolor paper or BFK Rives Printmaking Paper.

The spray fix for this type of work is the all-natural, odor free, milk/casein formula by SpectraFix. It's great for all my pastels, chalk, pencil, charcoal, oil pastel and colored pencils. Casein was a good fixative for the Sistine Chapel ceiling way back when... This pump spray stays clear and does not change the original color. It is the best fixative I found for my works on paper.

I was fortunate enough to have a museum show - all charcoal and pastel drawings on seven foot Kozo paper. The final layer was SpectraFix. The drawings were hung directly on the walls without protective glass... And, after five thin layers of SpectraFix spray, nothing rubbed off. To view this exhibition, titled Impure Thoughts, go to my website.

Here is information on an upcoming workshop!

Painting with Dry Pigments, Chalks and Powders

Curious about creating a painting using only dry pigments? Painting without water? Burridge will show you how to create what he calls “singulars” – paintings that have the look of a monoprint, yet are singular originals with no printing press involved.

This concentrated workshop emphasizes experimentation with “dry” materials and pigments as well as pastels, charcoal, chalk, metallics and pencils – establishing a concept to create a series of singular abstract works. Bob will guide the workshop with hands-on demos, techniques and basic formulas. Plenty of painting time and critiques.

Painting with Dry Pigments, Chalks & Powders

Learn to create a singular!

•In-Person Workshop: March 22-24, 2024

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•Online Workshop: April 27-28, 2024

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March Monthly Demo focuses on Painting with Luminous Colors!

•March 5, 2024

Tuesday, 9am-10:30am PT

Click here to register for this Monthly Demo and others!

Paint with Bob in his Studio in Arroyo Grande, California

•March 22-24 - Dry Pigments, Chalks & Powders

•June 10-14 - Abstract Painting & Collage - 1 spot open!

•July 11-14 - Painting the Figure

•July 26-28 - Larger & Looser Abstract Painting - NEW DATE!

•August 8-11 - Mentor Workshop

•September 9-13 - Loosen Up with Aquamedia Painting

Click here for more details and see more in-person workshops!

In-Person Workshops - Traveling Bob!

•May 12-18, 2024

Non-Objective Mixed Media Painting

Hudson Valley Art Workshops, Greenville, NY

Contact Kim LaPolla (518) 966-5219 or (888) 665-0044

Click here for more info

•May 20-24, 2024

Abstract Acrylic Painting & Collage

Cheap Joe’s Art Stuff, Boone, North Carolina

Contact Meghann Williams (828) 263-5451

meghann@cheapjoes.com

Click here for more info

•June 16-21, 2024

Non-Objective Mixed Media

AND

•June 22-23, 2024

Loose Florals & Landscapes

Dillman’s Art Workshop Retreat, Lac du Flambeau, WI

Contact (715) 588-3143 or art@dillmans.com

Click HERE for more info

One Day Intensive Workshops Coming Up!

•March 20, 2024

Abstract Florals from Loose, Colorful Splatters

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•April 13, 2024

Quick & Easy Drip Tree Tricks

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•May 29, 2024

Figures in an Abstract Landscape

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Burridge Critiques Your Art

Online honest critiques • Private one-on-one

Critiques • Coaching • Comments • Suggestions

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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!

Below is a list of featured workshops - but did you know that I also offer private sessions in my studio and online? 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 kate@robertburridge.com

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 Kate@robertburridge.com for questions.

2024

•March 5, 2024

Bob’s Monthly Online Demo

“Painting with Luminous Colors”

Sponsored by Robert Burridge Studio

Contact kate@robertburridge.com

Click here for more info

•March 9-10, 2024

Loosen Up Painting! - ONLINE WORKSHOP

Sponsored by Robert Burridge Studio

Contact kate@robertburridge.com

Click here for more information.

•March 14-17, 2024

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 kate@RobertBurridge.com for fees and details.

Click here for more info.

•March 20, 2024

Abstract Florals from Loose, Colorful Splatters - ONLINE WORKSHOP

Sponsored by Robert Burridge Studio

Contact kate@robertburridge.com

Click here for more info

•March 22-24, 2024

Robert Burridge 3-Day Instructional Studio Workshop

Painting with Dry Pigments, Chalks & Powders - IN-PERSON WORKSHOP

Sponsored by Robert Burridge Studio

Contact kate@robertburridge.com

Click here for more info

•April 6-7, 2024

Non-Objective Mixed Media Painting - ONLINE WORKSHOP

Sponsored by Robert Burridge Studio

Contact kate@robertburridge.com

Click here for more info

•April 13, 2024

Quick & Easy Drip Tree Tricks - ONLINE WORKSHOP

Sponsored by Robert Burridge Studio

Contact kate@robertburridge.com

Click here for more information.

•April 19-21, 2024

Abstract Figurative - ONLINE WORKSHOP

Sponsored by Robert Burridge Studio

Contact kate@robertburridge.com

Click here for more info

•May 4-5, 2024

Painting Figures without Painting Figures - ONLINE WORKSHOP

Sponsored by Robert Burridge Studio

Contact kate@robertburridge.com

Click here for more information.

•May 12-18, 2024

Non-Objective Mixed Media Painting

Hudson Valley Art Workshops, Greenville, NY

Contact Kim LaPolla (518) 966-5219 or (888) 665-0044

Click here for more info

•May 20-24, 2024

Abstract Acrylic Painting & Collage

Cheap Joe’s Art Stuff, Boone, North Carolina

Contact Meghann Williams (828) 263-5451

meghann@cheapjoes.com

Click here for more info

•May 29, 2024

Figures in an Abstract Landscape! - ONLINE WORKSHOP

Sponsored by Robert Burridge Studio

Contact kate@robertburridge.com

Click here for more information.

•June 1-2, 2024

Paint Bob’s Circus! - ONLINE WORKSHOP

Sponsored by Robert Burridge Studio

Contact kate@robertburridge.com

Click here for more info

•June 10-14, 2024

Robert Burridge 5-Day Instructional Studio Workshop

Abstract Acrylic Painting & Collage

5-day Workshop in Bob’s Arroyo Grande, CA Studio

Limited to 10 enrollees

Contact Kate@RobertBurridge.com for fees and details.

Click HERE for more info

•June 16-21, 2024

Non-Objective Mixed Media

Dillman’s Art Workshop Retreat, Lac du Flambeau, WI

Contact (715) 588-3143 or art@dillmans.com

Click HERE for more info

•June 22-23, 2024

Loose Florals & Landscapes

Dillman’s Art Workshop Retreat, Lac du Flambeau, WI

Contact (715) 588-3143 or art@dillmans.com

Click HERE for more info

For more 2024 Workshop Dates click here!

Hope you have enjoyed these short, weekly blasts!

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Best of BobBlast - Painting with Dry Pigments, Chalks & Powders

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Weekly BobBlast 505 - Video run time 9 minutes, 53 seconds

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