Weekly BobBlast Issue 533 - Best of BobBlast

Weekly BobBlast Issue 533

Best of BobBlast - How I Collage… and Why

Welcome Back to Another BobBlast!

It’s been a busy week in BobLand! Starting with a Monthly Demo, a Webinar and a 2-day online Abstract & Collage workshop—time for a Best of BobBlast.

This week’s Best of BobBlast was chosen because of the subject matter, plus the use of Mediums, which was the topic of our Webinar, “Working with Holbein Acrylic Mediums.” More about the webinar below.

I prefer paintings that have a well-traveled storyline. I can feel the artist's involvement and appreciate the time it took to complete the finished painting.

For me, adding bits of collage paper throughout the whole painting process keeps me entertained and creatively involved. Like a kid playing in a sandbox... I glue paper pieces down, add paint, glue more paper pieces, scrape, scrumble and wipe away to reveal the surprises underneath.

After this initial blast of creative energy in the first few minutes, I stop and let the the whole thing dry. While it is drying, I take the time to study the painting so I can make any adjustments with color and paper—until the image conveys a clear message and matches the title... clearly.

By the way, I'm not too fond of collage paintings that have randomly placed scraps and glued papers that have no connection to the overall piece—or to each other. They just look like what the artist did... glued down paper pieces with no solid intention other than hope something "creative" shows up.

And finally - the collage material I prefer is ordinary black ink Xerox copies of patterns and textures that I make. Check out in the BobBlast archives to see how I make my own Collage Paper Patterns - BobBlast #272. Click here for the archives.

There are quite a few good books available on collage techniques. I prefer to keep my materials simple, add intricate textured surprises and make a painting I have never seen me make before.

Interested in knowing more about mediums—including Gel Mediums, Modeling Paste and Retarding Mediums? “Working with Holbein Acrylic Mediums” webinar is ready to view! Click here for 90 minutes of informative fun, hosted by Robert Burridge Studio and Holbein Artist Materials.

Online Figure Workshop Coming Up!

•September 27-29, 2024

"Abstract Figurative"

Sponsored by Robert Burridge Studio

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•September 27-29, 2024

Abstract Figurative - ONLINE WORKSHOP

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•October 28-November 1, 2024

Loosen Up Painting Retreat & a Gallery Show at GOH

Gallery of Hermosa, Hermosa Beach, CA

Contact (323) 364-6606 or info@galleryofhermosa.com

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•November 14, 2024

Bob’s Monthly Demo - ONLINE DEMO

“Painting Stemware Glasses”

Sponsored by Robert Burridge Studio

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•November 16-17, 2024

Small Scale Abstract Painting - ONLINE WORKSHOP

Sponsored by Robert Burridge Studio

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•November 21, 2024

Painting the Illusion of Glass Vessels - ONLINE WORKSHOP

Sponsored by Robert Burridge Studio

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•December 6-8, 2024

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

Sponsored by Robert Burridge Studio

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•December 11, 2024

Bob’s Monthly Demo - ONLINE DEMO

“Using Neutrals in your Paintings”

Sponsored by Robert Burridge Studio

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•December 14-15, 2024

Painting Figures without Painting Figures - ONLINE WORKSHOP

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•December 16, 2024

Abstract Florals from Loose Colorful Splatters - ONLINE WORKSHOP

Sponsored by Robert Burridge Studio

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2025

•January 6-10, 2025

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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•January 14, 2025

Bob’s Monthly Demo - ONLINE DEMO

“How to Paint with Acrylic Inks”

Sponsored by Robert Burridge Studio

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•January 18-25, 2025

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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For 2025 Mentor & Studio Workshop Dates click here!

Hope you have enjoyed these short, weekly blasts!

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Best of BobBlast - How I Collage… and Why

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Weekly BobBlast 533 - Video run time 8 minutes, 26 seconds

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