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BobBlast #263
"Get Looser with a Longer Brush"
Welcome back to another BobBlast!
Seriously. This was an experiment in the studio - my thought was if I painted with
a longer brush, I would paint looser. I would be out of control.
So I made my everyday studio brushes L O N G E R with long flexible tree branches - suckers. This is what I did to create my own brush extenders:
*Overlapping the twig to the end of the brush handle - several inches to make it secure.
*Tape the twig extender to the paint brush with black vinyl electrical tape - it won't unravel when it gets wet.
The brush has been extended so I can paint looser. The new handle end still needs to be fatter so it will be easier to hold. My hand gets tired if I grip a "normal" paint brush for a long period of time. I realized, in order to paint looser and more relaxed, I needed to make a custom handle!
Making the new handle:
*Tear several pieces of aluminum foil and wrap them around the end of your brush.
*Squeeze and shape the foil to get a custom grip.
*Wrap with black vinyl electrical tape. Squeeze again.
Consequently, all my skinny paint brushes now have fat handles! Make your own!
Make it longer and fatter!
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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
Here's a quick reminder and some upcoming workshops and dates.
If interested, sign up now!
Featured Workshops
July 22-26, 2019
Contemporary Abstract Figure Painting & Collage
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
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 - There is space available!
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.
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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
October 25-27, 2019
Loosen Up with Aquamedia Painting
3-day Painting Workshop (Friday-Sunday)
Sedona Arts Center
Sedona, AZ
Contact (888) 954-4442 or (928) 282-3809
Click here for more info
October 29-31, 2019
Contemporary Abstract Figure
3-day Painting Workshop (Tuesday-Thursday)
Sedona Arts Center
Sedona, AZ
Contact (888) 954-4442 or (928) 282-3809
Click here for more info
November 14-17, 2019
Art of the Carolinas - Workshops & Art Materials Exhibition
Sponsored by Jerry's Artarama
Raleigh, North Carolina
Contact Sharon DiGiulio (800) 827-8478 ext 156 sharon@jerrysartarama.com
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
View Bob's Workshop Schedule, click here.
...Check out his 2019 Studio Workshops! click
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"Get Looser with a Longer Brush."
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