Weekly BobBlast Issue 509

Composition Inspired by Nature… Spiritual

Welcome Back to Another BobBlast!

This BobBlast explores another composition close to my heart. On my Sixteen Design Composition handout, it is called “Spiritual” and is probably the most personal composition because it has to speak to me. I get ideas for my spiritual compositions directly from nature: 

• Shapes of Rocks

• Eggs
• Feathers from my chickens
• Feathers from crows
• Owl pellets 
• Oak pods

While on a beach walk, or in the woods… or sometimes on my way to my studio, I will stop for a second and pick up something organic that speaks to me. I have a collection of interesting shaped leaves, pieces of rusted metal and other cool things–this is my Wabi-Sabi collection of things that inspire me.

The Hindustan Times describes Wabi-Sabi: This concept is all about finding beauty in imperfection. It teaches us to appreciate the natural cycles of growth and decay. By embracing Wabi-Sabi, we learn to let go of our need for perfection and to find contentment in the present moment.

So here I am in my studio, writing in my journal and contemplating organic shapes. My warm up exercise uses chalk and pastels on paper, starting me off in the right frame of mind… quiet, peaceful and appreciative for the designs in nature. 

Watch the video–Beginning a Spiritual Warm Up:

•Meditative, positive space

•Write about your goals

•Choose your materials

•Start drawing/painting your shapes

•Stop thinking and breathe 

This process is what I do before committing to a larger size. Practice sketching and painting natural shapes and single design forms. Fill up several sketchbook pages and smile. Now, that’s the spirit!

Reminder–Scroll all the way down to the end to view the video! Look for the photo of Bob with a red PLAY button! Enjoy the video!

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•June 16-21, 2024

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AND

•June 22-23, 2024

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•April 6-7, 2024

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•April 10, 2024

Bob’s Monthly Demo - ONLINE DEMO

“What Do I Do Next? Go with the Flow”

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•April 13, 2024

Quick & Easy Drip Tree Tricks - ONLINE WORKSHOP

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•April 17, 2024

Free Webinar!

Painting with Luminous Acrylics

Noon-1:00pm PT

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•April 19-21, 2024

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•April 27-28, 2024

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•May 4-5, 2024

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•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

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•May 29, 2024

Figures in an Abstract Landscape! - ONLINE WORKSHOP

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•June 1-2, 2024

Paint Bob’s Circus! - ONLINE WORKSHOP

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•June 5, 2024

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•June 10-14, 2024

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Abstract Acrylic Painting & Collage

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Limited to 10 enrollees 

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•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

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•June 22-23, 2024

Loose Florals & Landscapes

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

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•June 26, 2024

Abstract Florals from Loose, Colorful Splatters - ONLINE WORKSHOP

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•July 11-14, 2024

Robert Burridge 4-Day Instructional Studio Workshop - IN-PERSON WORKSHOP

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•July 26-28, 2024

Robert Burridge 3-Day Instructional Studio Workshop

Larger and Looser Abstract Painting

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Composition Inspired by Nature… Spiritual

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