BobBlast #260

"Painting Large and Horizontal"

Welcome back to another BobBlast!

This issue of the Weekly BobBlast is about painting on a large, flat canvas - or even large, flat paper - taped down on plastic picnic-type foldable tables, sitting atop a couple of cinder blocks. When you don't have the luxury of a large wall, you can create one, as pictured here! I paint flat. Now I have a large "wall" but only horizontal, which I prefer when painting loose, free and wet.

As you can see, I prepare large water buckets, acrylic paint in large jars and long-handled brushes. Plus I have a stray bottle of isopropyl alcohol for creating "ring" effects in the wet paint washes.

Now I am prepared to paint freestyle and uninterrupted. That's a big deal for me - no cell phones, computers, no techno-interruptions!

Painting large is a huge commitment, both emotionally and physically. Prepare yourself and respect your time, here in front of this large feat!

Be the painter you were born to be!

Below is a list of featured workshops - but did you know that I also offer private sessions in my studio? 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

Some of our subscribers have asked about the "behind the scenes" people who make the weekly BobBlast possible - so we want to give a shout out and thank Bo von Hohenlohe for editing the BobBlast videos. Bo also produces websites and helps authors self-publish books. Please visit his website at www.bvhprods.com

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!

Here's a quick reminder and some upcoming workshops and dates. 
If interested, sign up now!

Featured Workshops 

July 15-19, 2019
Abstract Acrylic Painting & Collage
Mendocino Art Center
Mendocino, CA
Contact Gina Hurst-Roach, registrar (707) 937-5818
or register@mendocinoartcenter.org

July 22-26, 2019
Contemporary Abstract Figure Painting & Collage
Mendocino Art Center
Mendocino, CA
Contact Gina Hurst-Roach, registrar (707) 937-5818
or register@mendocinoartcenter.org

July 29-August 2, 2019
Vermont Art Event
Sponsored by Holbein Artist Materials
South Burlington, Vermont
(800) 682-6686
Click here for more info

August 5-9, 2019
Abstract Acrylic Painting & Collage
Cheap Joe's Art Stuff, Boone, NC
Contact Edwina May, Workshop Coordinator (800) 227-2788

August 14-17, 2019
Robert Burridge Studio Figure Painting Workshop/undraped model
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 6 enrollees
Contact Kate@RobertBurridge.com for fees and details.
Click here for more info.

September 11-15, 2019
Robert Burridge 5-Day Instructional Studio Workshop
5-day Workshop in Bob's Arroyo Grande, CA Studio  (Wednesday-Sunday)
Contact Kate@RobertBurridge.cpm for fees and details.
Click here for more info.
 
September 30-October 4, 2019
Loosen Up with Aquamedia Painting
Vancouver Island Art Workshops
Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
Contact Mary, (250) 714-8080
Click here for more info

January 13-16, 2020
Abstract Acrylic Painting & Collage
4-day Painting Workshop (Monday-Thursday)
San Diego Watercolor Society
Contact Lori Hinton, lhinton@hintonlaw.com

January 20-22, 2020 
Abstract Acrylic Painting & Collage
Art Trysts Studio
Clearwater, FL
Contact Lorie Ulen, (888) 727-1190 ext 1
Workshops@arttrysts.com

January 25 - February 1, 2020
February 1-8, 2020
Abstract Acrylic Painting & Collage in Mexico!
Casa de Los Artistas
Boca de Tomatlan, 10 miles South of Puerto Vallarta
Contact Robert Masla, (413) 625-8383

March 28 - April 7, 2020
Holland Riverboat Cruise!
Sponsored by Dillman's Art Workshop Retreat
Contact stephanie@dillmans.com (715) 588-3143

View Bob's Workshop Schedule, click here
...Check out his 2019 Studio Workshops! click  here .

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"Painting Large and Horizontal"
Painting Large and Horizontal

Love, Peace & Happiness,
Robert Burridge
www.RobertBurridge.com
BobBlast #260 - Video run time 8 minutes, 38 seconds

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