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BobBlast #291
Best of BobBlast
"Start Abstract Painting Today - Part One, Objective Abstracts"
Welcome back to another BobBlast!
The way I approach painting... Abstract painting can be divided into two categories:
Objective and Non-Objective
New Burridge Workshop Handout! Click here to download a PDF.
Objective is about painting something and it may have a title. The title tends to support the image clearly. On the other hand, a Non-Objective work may carry no title, nor a resemblance to the painter's intentions.
For me, my abstract paintings are usually from stories and events I paint... because they are meaningful to me. I start with a huge desire to make a painting I want to see. I start with a concept and pull my titles from a Roget's Thesaurus. I title my paintings first and commit to it by writing the title on the back of each surface. The painting is finished when I feel it matches the title.
Next, I may journal for awhile until I become very clear about what I want the painting to convey. Only then do I start painting, choosing the color combination from my Goof Proof Color Wheel and deciding on a graphic design from my Composition Chart.
My demo for this video is telling a story:
Concept and Title - "Two Alone"
Composition - Vertical
My color combination is:
Dominant - Green (I use many shades of green)
Focal Point - Purple-Red (beautiful magenta)
Spice Colors - Red-Yellow and Purple-Blue
And another thing... bigger brushes! Work quickly and keep it loose!
Next BobBlast will be about Non-Objective Abstract Painting - stay tuned!
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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 - come paint with me!
February 1-8, 2020 -
Just a few spaces left!
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
February 17-21, 2020
Abstract Acrylic Painting & Collage
5-day Painting Workshop (Monday-Friday)
Quayside Gallery, Pensacola, Florida
Contact Quayside Gallery (850) 438-2363
or workshops@quaysidegallery.com
March 3-6, 2020
Loosen Up with Aquamedia Painting
4-day Painting Workshop (Tuesday-Friday)
The Villages, Florida
Contact Wanda Boyd (804) 536-1794 wboyd2009@yahoo.com
March 19-22, 2020
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
March 28 - April 7, 2020
Holland Riverboat Cruise!
Sponsored by Dillman's Art Workshop Retreat
April 16-19, 2020
Robert Burridge Studio Mentor Workshop
Come paint with Bob in his Studio in Arroyo Grande, CA
(includes individual mentor time, demonstrations and personal theme development)
3.5 days Workshop/Mentor Program, limited to 7 enrollees
Contact Kate@RobertBurridge.com for fees and details.
Click HERE for more info.
April 24-28, 2020
Abstract Acrylic Painting & Collage
Workshop Location - Hotel 10
10 Sherbrooke West, Montreal, Quebec
Contact Lucie Michel, 514-889-8191 or
email luciemic123@hotmail.com
May 3-9, 2020
Abstract Acrylic Painting & Collage
5-day Painting Workshop (Monday-Friday)
Hudson River Valley Art Workshop
Greenville, NY
Contact Kim LaPolla (518) 966-5219 or (888) 665-0044
PO Box 659, Greenville, NY 12083
May 18-20, 2020
Loosen Up with Aquamedia Painting
3-day Painting Workshop (Monday-Wednesday)
Sedona Arts Center
Sedona, AZ
Contact (888) 954-4442 or (928) 282-3809
Click HERE for more info
May 22-24, 2020
Contemporary Abstract Figure
3-day Painting Workshop (Friday-Sunday)
Sedona Arts Center
Sedona, AZ
Contact (888) 954-4442 or (928) 282-3809
June 8-12, 2020
Abstract Acrylic Painting & Collage
5-day Painting Workshop (Monday-Friday)
Dillman's Arts Workshop Retreat
Lac du Flambeau, WI
June 15-18, 2020
Burridge Mentor Program
4-days of Mentor Workshop
Dillman's Arts Workshop Retreat
Lac du Flambeau, WI
June 25-27, 2020
Abstract Acrylic Painting & Collage
3-day Painting Workshop (Thursday-Saturday)
Art Box Studio
1302 Monte Vista, Unit 9, Upland, CA
July 13-17, 2020
Abstract Acrylic Painting & Collage
5-day Painting Workshop (Monday-Friday)
Mendocino Art Center
Mendocino, CA
Contact Gina Hurst-Roach, registrar (707) 937-5818
or register@mendocinoartcenter.org
July 20-24, 2020
Contemporary Abstract Figurative Painting & Collage
5-day Painting Workshop (Monday-Friday)
Mendocino Art Center
Mendocino, CA
Contact Gina Hurst-Roach, registrar (707) 937-5818
or register@mendocinoartcenter.org
November 30-December 10, 2020 - NEW TRIP!!!
Paint Cuba with Bob Burridge
Explore Amazing Places
(623) 888-1314
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here.
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"Best of BobBlast - Start Abstract Painting Today
Part One - Objective Abstracts"
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