Weekly BobBlast Issue 485

Open Studio! Tips for Setting Up & Selling Work

Welcome Back to Another BobBlast!

It’s Open Studio Time! We have just wrapped up the first weekend of San Luis Obispo county's Open Studio - so I felt it very timely to share some tips I have learned along the way about Open Studios and other ways to market your art in this BobBlast.

I believe your patrons come to see your art… and that's all I have in my studio. Art on the walls and tables with stacks of matted paper paintings. My studio is a work space, not a display gallery. Personally, I don’t like clutter, such as flowers, props and anything that distracts.

Another advantage of participating in an Open Studio Tour - you don't have to travel! Stay put in your studio. The public is curious and interested in visiting an artist in their studio - your studio is that magic place where art is made! Another advantage is - you are selling your art directly to the public. In most cases, you will not be paying a commission.

My studio consists of 3 large white walls - filled with my current work on canvas and paper. I also line the walls with tables for bins small matted pieces.

Short Summary…

•Clean up and organize! Group your work by subject.

•Have various sizes and prices available. Lower priced items such as prints, cards, etc are great for Open Studio.

•Something to consider - enjoy talking to your friends, neighbors and other artists, but know when to shift your attention to the "paying customers".

•Don't set a bunch of chairs out. You don't want them to sit. You want them to move around and look at your art.

•We have also learned throughout the years - No food! You are not throwing a party. The second there is a food table, that's where your customers congregate.

•Sweeten the deal by offering a short painting demo - plenty of room to gather around you.

Open your Studio! This gives you a goal and a deadline to be ready, well ahead of time.

Save the date! Open Studio Tour!

October 21-22, 2023

New Burridge ArtWork

For sale on our website and at Open Studio

Available Work and Small Original Paint Sketches!

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•Loosen Up with Aquamedia Painting - October 28-29, 2023

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•Larger Looser Abstract Painting - December 9-10, 2023

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1-Day Intensive Workshop Coming Up!

•November 14, 2023

"Abstract Florals from Loose, Colorful Splatters"

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•November 8, 2023

"Reductive Painting: Negative Shapes"

•December 6, 2023

“Choosing Color Combinations that Work”

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Don't Miss! - Online Figure Workshops with the Model Pash

November 11-12, 2023

Paint Bob's Circus!

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January 5-7, 2024

Drawing and Painting the Figure with Motion and Emotion

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Paint with Bob in his Studio in Arroyo Grande, California

The 2024 Studio Workshop Schedule is on our website!

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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

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Contact Kate@robertburridge.com for questions.

•October 28-29, 2023

Loosen Up with Aquamedia Painting - Online Workshop

Sponsored by Robert Burridge Studio

Contact kate@robertburridge.com

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•November 8, 2023

Bob’s Monthly Demo - ONLINE DEMO

“Reductive Painting: Negative Shapes”

Sponsored by Robert Burridge Studio

Contact kate@robertburridge.com

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•November 8, 2023

Artists in Action: Artist Self-Promotion Tools

Sponsored by West Business Development Center

Wednesday, 12:00 - 1:30 PM PST

This is a FREE seminar

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•November 11-12, 2023

Paint Bob’s Circus - Online Workshop

Sponsored by Robert Burridge Studio

Contact kate@robertburridge.com

Click here for more information.

•November 14, 2023

Abstract Florals from Loose, Colorful Splatters - ONLINE WORKSHOP

Sponsored by Robert Burridge Studio

Contact kate@robertburridge.com

Click here for more information.

•December 2-3, 2023

Painting Figures without Painting Figures - ONLINE WORKSHOP

Sponsored by Robert Burridge Studio

Contact kate@robertburridge.com

Click here for more info

•December 6, 2023

Bob’s Monthly Demo - ONLINE DEMO

“Choosing Color Combinations that Work”

Sponsored by Robert Burridge Studio

Contact kate@robertburridge.com

Click here for more info

•December 9-10, 2023

Larger, Looser Abstract Painting - ONLINE WORKSHOP

Sponsored by Robert Burridge Studio

Contact kate@robertburridge.com

Click here for more info

2024

•January 5-7, 2024

Drawing & Painting the Figure with Motion and Emotion - ONLINE WORKSHOP

Sponsored by Robert Burridge Studio

Contact kate@robertburridge.com

Click here for more info

•January 13-20, 2024

Tropical Escapaint!

Loosen Up Painting Retreat in Mexico

Casa de Los Artistas

Boca de Tomatlan, 10 miles South of Puerto Vallarta

Contact Robert Masla, (413) 335-4295

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•January 29-February 2, 2024

Abstract Acrylic Painting & Collage

Tanque Verde Ranch, Tucson, AZ

Sponsored by Madeline Island School of the Arts

contact 715-747-2054

or misa@madelineschool.com

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•February 12-16, 2024

Abstract Acrylic Painting & Collage

Palette Productions, Pensacola, FL

Contact Pat Page, call or text (850) 293-5414

or pat@paletteproductions.net

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•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.

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•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

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•April 6-7, 2024

Non-Objective Mixed Media Painting - ONLINE WORKSHOP

Sponsored by Robert Burridge Studio

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•April 19-21, 2024

Abstract Figurative - ONLINE WORKSHOP

Sponsored by Robert Burridge Studio

Contact kate@robertburridge.com

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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

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•May 20-24, 2024

Abstract Acrylic Painting & Collage

Cheap Joe’s Art Stuff

Boone, North Carolina

•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.

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For more 2024 Workshop Dates click here!

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Open Studio! Tips for Setting Up & Selling Work

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Weekly BobBlast 485 - Video run time 6 minutes, 30 seconds

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