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Weekly BobBlast Issue 522

Ready, Set, Go… Studio Prep!


Welcome Back to Another BobBlast!

I’m Home—what a flurry of traveling and in-person workshops we have had! My next traveling workshop is in Bar Harbor, Maine this October. You can read more about that below, in this BobBlast. So, I am home, reacquainting myself with my studio—and that includes prepping my painting tables for my next series.


I paint multiples—two, three or more. I start with the concept - the first of what I call the 5Cs. I paint multiple versions of this concept. They are not all alike. They are similar. They are siblings, not twins. 


So, after determining my concept, I am ready to prep my table. I paint flat on a six-foot table, covered with brown craft paper or 4 mil plastic.


Materials I place on my table:

•At least two large, wide-mouthed buckets of water

•Full sheets of 140 or 300 lb watercolor paper, gessoed

•Two or three brushes 

•Paint - pre-determined color combination—I only put out that paint + black and white

•Drawing pens and pencils

•Paper Towels

•Sketch Book

•Gel medium and collage papers

•Spray bottles—one with water, one with isopropyl alcohol

•Hand barrier salve


I place my tools—brushes, paints, drawing materials and water on my right side because I am right-handed. I have everything ready so I don’t have to look for it and break my cadence!


The last part of my painting prep is tearing the paper to the size I want to work on. Also, because I mount my watercolor paper paintings on cradled wood panels, I want to have all four edges deckled. Watch the video and see how I do that!


Creating a Series is part of the Loosen Up Workshop Retreat! I have an In-Person Loosen Up Workshop in my Studio coming up in a few months! There are more in-person Loosen Up Workshops scheduled in Bar Harbor, Maine and Hermosa Beach, CA. Join us! Reserve your spot today!


Loosen Up! Workshop Coming Up

•September 11-15, 2024

In-Person, in Bob's Studio, Arroyo Grande, CA

Limited to 10 Painters!

Click here for more info, then scroll down to 5 Day Instructional Workshops

Contact kate@robertburridge.com for questions!


Online Monthly Demos

•July 17, 2024

"Putting the WOW in your Painting"

•August 14, 2024

"Making Your Mark"

Click here for more info


One & Two Day Online Workshops Coming Up!

•July 20-21, 2024

"Larger, Looser Abstract Paintings"

Click here for more info


•July 31, 2024

"Neutrals: How to Create & Use!

Click here for more info


•August 15, 2024

"Painting Light & Shadows"

Click here for more info


Traveling Bob – In-Person Workshops!

•October 14-18, 2024

"Loosen Up Painting Retreat"

Bar Harbor, Maine

contact 715-747-2054 or misa@madelineschool.com

Click here for more info


•October 28-November 1, 2024

"Loosen Up Painting Retreat" & Gallery Show at GOH

Gallery of Hermosa, Hermosa Beach, CA

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

Click here for more info


•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

Click here for more info


•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

Click here for more info


Online Figure Workshops!

•September 27-29, 2024

"Abstract Figurative"

Sponsored by the Sedona Arts Center

Click here for more info


•December 6-8, 2024

"Drawing & Painting the Figure with Motion & Emotion"

Click here for more info


Paint with Bob in his Studio in Arroyo Grande, California

• July 26-28 - Larger & Looser Abstract Painting - 2 spots OPEN!

• August 8-11 - Mentor Workshop - SOLD OUT

• September 9-13 - Loosen Up with Aquamedia Painting

• October 3-6 - Mentor Workshop

Click here for more info


Burridge Critiques Your Art

Online honest critiques • Private one-on-one

Critiques • Coaching • Comments • Suggestions

Click here for more info

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


•July 17, 2024

Bob’s Monthly Demo - ONLINE DEMO

“Putting the WOW in your Painting”

Sponsored by Robert Burridge Studio

Click here for more info


•July 20-21, 2024

Larger, Looser Abstract Paintings - ONLINE WORKSHOP

Sponsored by Robert Burridge Studio

Contact kate@robertburridge.com

Click here for more info


•July 26-28, 2024

Robert Burridge 3-Day Instructional Studio Workshop

Larger and Looser Abstract Painting

Contact Kate@RobertBurridge.com for fees and details.

Click HERE for more info


•July 31, 2024

Neutrals! How to Create and Use - ONLINE WORKSHOP

Sponsored by Robert Burridge Studio

Click here for more information.


•August 14, 2024

Bob’s Monthly Demo - ONLINE DEMO

“Making Your Mark”

Sponsored by Robert Burridge Studio

Contact kate@robertburridge.com

Click here for more info


•August 15, 2024

Painting Light & Shadow - ONLINE WORKSHOP

Sponsored by Robert Burridge Studio

Contact kate@robertburridge.com

Click here for more information.


•September 5, 2024

Artists in Action: The Art of Pricing

Sponsored by West Business Development Center 

Thursday, 12:00 - 1:30 PM PST

This is a FREE seminar

Registration Info to come!


•September 11, 2024

Bob’s Monthly Demo - ONLINE DEMO

“Painting Carrots”

Sponsored by Robert Burridge Studio

Contact kate@robertburridge.com

Click here for more info


•September 14-15, 2024

Non-Objective Mixed Media Painting - ONLINE WORKSHOP

Sponsored by Robert Burridge Studio

Contact kate@robertburridge.com

Click here for more info


•September 16-20, 2024

Robert Burridge 5-Day Instructional Studio Workshop

Loosen Up with Aquamedia Painting

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

Click HERE for more info


•September 27-29, 2024

Abstract Figurative - ONLINE WORKSHOP

Sponsored by the Sedona Arts Center

Contact (888) 954-4442 or (928) 282-3809

Click here for more info


•October 14-18, 2024

Loosen Up Painting Retreat 

Bar Harbor, Maine

Sponsored by Madeline Island School of the Arts

contact 715-747-2054 or misa@madelineschool.com

Click here for more info


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

Click here for more info


•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

Click here for more info


•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

Click here for more info


For more 2024 Workshop Dates click here!

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Ready, Set, Go… Studio Prep!

Love, Peace & Happiness,

Weekly BobBlast 522 - Video run time 12 minutes, 5 seconds


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Burridge Loosen Up Workshop Combo

Can’t make it to a Robert Burridge Workshop? This is the perfect combo for you to learn 

& practice Bob’s Loosen Up Painting Techniques!

Includes:

Loosen Up Workshop Notes

Goof-Proof Travel Color Wheel

3 Essential Art Studio and Plein Air Guides

•Click here to order - Printed Loosen Up Combo

•Click here to order - Digital Loosen Up Combo


Buy a Creativity Combo of a Workbook, Travel Color Wheel 

and a set of 3 Studio Guides!

•Click here to order - Printed Creativity Combo

•Click here to order - Digital Creativity Combo


To read about Bob's studio practices, intentions, and painting tips, check out his 

Loosen Up and Studio Notes Workbook

•Click here to order - Printed Workbook

•Click here to order - eWorkbook for iOS or PC/Android


For more info about Bob's Workshop Schedule click here.

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