My first "art material" was a Number Two Ticonderoga pencil! I drew everything with those pencils. Their website describes them as "The World's Best Pencil" and I must say that I agree with them.
In college, my favorite drawing tool was charcoal. I enjoyed being able to draw with more expressive gestures, smudge the charcoal with my fingers and get those deep blacks that I could not get from my Number Two pencil.
I teach charcoal drawing with undraped and costumed models - adding pastels to give me the lightest light and darkest dark contrast. Charcoal is forgiving, messy and has been used as an art material for thousands of years.
This BobBlast is also about another drawing tool I have added to my arsenal: Carbon Sketch Pencils. They are as smooth as graphite and you get those deep, rich, matte blacks like charcoal. Described as a "combination of graphic smoothness and charcoal depth… It produces a very strong smooth line that is jet-black." Perfect for sketching, drawing and working in combination with charcoal, pastels or graphite. Watch the demo - I draw with two different brands: General's and Wolff's.
Whether you practice Impressionism, Realism or Abstraction, you might like to try drawing and making marks with a carbon pencil!
Gift yourself… It's the Holidays!
Interested in drawing and painting the Abstract Figure?
I have a several online workshops coming up!
Abstract Figure - Undraped and Costumed Model
Sponsored by Burridge Studio
•February 8-9, 2022
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Sponsored by the Sedona Art Center
•May 6-8, 2022
•July 22-24, 2022
•October 14-16, 2022
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New Sale! - 25% discount - All Digital Products!
Includes eWorkbook, Color Wheel Kit, Studio Guides and eNotes!
You can always get a 10% discount with this code: BOBBLAST
Click here to go to the Special Sales product page.
We are Open and Ready to Welcome You!
Paint with Bob in his Studio in Arroyo Grande, California
Studio Mentor • 5 Day Instructional • 4 Day Figure Painting Workshops
2022 Schedule on our Website!
Burridge Studio Online Workshop Coming Up…
Non-Objective Abstract Paintings • January 6-7, 2022
Abstract Figure Painting • February 8-9, 2022
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Enjoying watching Bob's Demos?
Monthly Demos - All on ZOOM
Inviting you into Bob’s Studio so you can watch his process at work.
•January 3, 2022
"Using Neutrals in your Paintings"
•February 7, 2022
"Hearts and Flowers"
•March 21, 2022
"Creating a Series, Using the 5Cs"
…and more!
Something New for You! • Burridge Critiques Your Art
Online honest critiques • Private one-on-one
Critiques • Comments • Suggestions
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• Burridge Available ArtWork - For sale on our website! •
Bob's been busy! Lots of new work! And the SOPs are back!
Ongoing Virtual Exhibits!
We are hosting several ongoing Virtual Exhibits on FaceBook - Burridge Studio Groups. Join the groups and post your work! Your work must match the theme of the group.
•Windows
•Let's Dance
•Love Notes
•Light at the End of the Tunnel
Join the Group - Post your Work - Add your name, title plus more info.
Looking forward to seeing your work!
