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Weekly BobBlast Issue 560

Loose Color Combinations that Work for Me


Welcome Back to Another BobBlast!

This BobBlast is all about COLOR. Specifically about using a great tool in the studio, a Color Wheel. 


Why use a color wheel? Because they work! Here are a few points:

•Painting with a Color Wheel is a great guide to get started

•Helps me focus on specific colors instead of all the colors

•Uses color combos to create harmony or tension

•Shows the relationship of colors to each other


Before starting a painting, I always consider the 5 Cs:

•Concept 

•Composition 

•Color Combination 

•Commit to the Series

•Continue the Series


My Goof-Proof Color Wheel is based on the Munsell Color System. It has 10 colors instead of the 12 colors on the standard, universal color wheel. I paint with only 4 colors, using the Goof-Proof Color Wheel. 


First, establish the Dominant Color. The Color Wheel points to the Focal Point Color and 2 supporting “Spice Colors”. Here is the easy formula:

•Dominant Color - 80%

•Focal Point Color- 10%

•Two Spice Colors - 5% each

•Plus black and white


So, for any painting I am starting, I think of the concept and painting title first. Secondly, I decide on my overall composition. Then I decide on my color combination. I always begin painting loosely on the canvas or watercolor paper.


Color combination studies are a fun way to start any studio day!


Bob has a one-day online workshop about Color—focusing on Creating and Using Neutrals! Click here for more info. Sign up today!


Upcoming Online Workshops

•April 22, 2025

Neutrals—How to Create and Use!

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•May 3-4, 2025

Non-Objective Mixed Media

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Traveling Bob – In-Person Workshops!

•May 19-23 2025

Abstract Painting & Collage Retreat & Gallery Show at GOH

Gallery of Hermosa, Hermosa Beach, CA

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

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It was so successful last time, we just had to do it again!


Two In-Person Workshops at DILLMAN'S

•June 9-11, 2025

Creative Abstract Techniques

•June 13-14, 2025

Loose Florals & Landscapes

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

Contact (715) 588-3143 or art@dillmans.com

Click HERE for more info - Creative Abstract

Click HERE for more info - Floral & Landscape


The Next In-Person Workshop in Bob's Studio

Larger & Looser Abstract Painting 

•March 28-30, 2025

3-Day Instructional Studio Workshop

Robert Burridge Studio, Arroyo Grande, CA

Contact Kate@RobertBurridge.com for fees and details.

Click HERE for more info


Join us for a Small Abstract online Workshop!

•May 12-13, 2025

Small Scale Abstract Paintings

Sponsored by Burridge Studio

Contact kate@robertburridge.com

Click here for more info 


Upcoming Online Demos

•April 17, 2025

Gluing a Watercolor Paper Painting onto a Wood Panel

•May 8, 2025

Painting a Wine Bottle with 3 Strokes

Click here for more info and sign up for Bob's Demos


Come Paint with Bob in his Studio in Arroyo Grande, CA

Schedule Your 2025 Mentor Workshop Today!

•August 7-10, 2025

•September 25-28, 2025

•Nov 6-9, 2025

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Burridge Online Coaching

• Private one-on-one

Critiques • Coaching • Comments • Strategies

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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

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Contact Kate@robertburridge.com for questions.


2025


•March 28-30, 2025

3-Day Instructional Studio Workshop

Larger and Looser Abstract Painting 

Robert Burridge Studio, Arroyo Grande, CA

Contact Kate@RobertBurridge.com for fees and details.

Click HERE for more info


April 17, 2025

Bob’s Monthly Demo - ONLINE DEMO

“Gluing a Watercolor Paper Painting onto a Wood Panel”

Sponsored by Robert Burridge Studio

Contact kate@robertburridge.com

Click here for more info


April 22, 2025

Neutrals! How to Create and Use! - ONLINE WORKSHOP

Sponsored by Robert Burridge Studio

Contact kate@robertburridge.com

Click here for more info


April 25-27, 2025

Robert Burridge 3-Day Instructional Studio Workshop

Painting with Dry Pigments, Chalks & Powders

Robert Burridge Studio, Arroyo Grande, CA

Contact kate@robertburridge.com

Click here for more info


•May 3-4, 2025

Non-Objective Mixed Media - ONLINE WORKSHOP

Sponsored by Robert Burridge Studio

Contact kate@robertburridge.com

Click here for more info


•May 8, 2025

Bob’s Monthly Demo - ONLINE DEMO

“Painting a Wine Bottle with 3 Strokes”

Sponsored by Robert Burridge Studio

Contact kate@robertburridge.com

Click here for more info


•May 12-13, 2025

Small Scale Abstracts - ONLINE WORKSHOP

Sponsored by Burridge Studio

Contact kate@robertburridge.com

Click here for more info 


•May 19-23 2025

Abstract Painting & Collage Retreat & Gallery Show at GOH

Gallery of Hermosa, Hermosa Beach, CA

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

Click here for more info


•May 27, 2025

Drip Tree Tricks! - ONLINE WORKSHOP

Sponsored by Robert Burridge Studio

Contact kate@robertburridge.com

Click here for more info


•May 31-June 1, 2025

Painting Figures without Painting Figures - ONLINE WORKSHOP

Sponsored by Robert Burridge Studio

Contact kate@robertburridge.com

Click here for more info


•June 9-11, 2025

Creative Abstract Techniques - IN-PERSON WORKSHOP

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

Contact (715) 588-3143 or art@dillmans.com

Click HERE for more info


•June 13-14, 2025

Loose Florals & Landscapes - IN-PERSON WORKSHOP

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

Contact (715) 588-3143 or art@dillmans.com

Click HERE for more info


Entire 2025 Workshop Schedule — click here!

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Loose Color Combinations for Work for Me

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Weekly BobBlast 560 - Video run time 19 minutes, 59 seconds


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