Weekly BobBlast Issue 475

Paint Every Fruit & Vegetable!

Welcome Back to Another BobBlast!

My daily practice is painting every day. I work on mostly small, 8x10 inch acrylic warm ups before attempting anything larger. I learn the most about painting when I do these exercises. Each one becomes a quick lesson I could have only learned by painting a lot of small ones.

Two of my fun subjects to paint are fruits and vegetables - I call these my Farmer’s Market series. Why? Fruits and vegetables are the easiest for me because of their forms and colors. So many choices and opportunities to experiment and paint like a mad scientist. Early in my career, I ordered an annual Burpee Seed catalog to see what the many fruits and vegetables looked like, inside and out.

First, choose your subject! Hold it, taste it, photo it and paint it. Paint this first one many times, then move on to other choices. By painting and practicing this way, I have learned more about Pineapples, Pears, Chili Peppers, and more! This demo is about setting up my warm ups of an Avocado.

First, I gather my materials: Holbein Artist Acrylic Paint, bucket of water, big brushes, paper towels and 140 lb Kilimanjaro watercolor paper.

I start the demo by sketching the avocado. The paper was already covered with a mid tone orange, so all I had to do was to initially put in the darks and lights. I added a strong light source so the highlight and the shadow that anchors the avocado are both pronounced.

Next, the color! I keep the sketch loose and quick, using short, choppy strokes. I start off with a limited color palette of only four colors plus black and white. The outside avocado skin is dark and I use a variety of dark colors: purple, green, red, blue and black. The inside is a creamy green yellow, surrounding a dark seed.

The final touches are re-establishing the shadows and the highlights! Now I think it's time to paint a Pineapple. Join me for my next online Monthly Demo of Pears, Pineapples and Peppers! You can watch how I start my warm ups and ask your questions in real time. Plus, you get a recording of the session.

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• August 9, 2023

“Painting Pears, Pineapples and Peppers!”

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• October 3, 2023

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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

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Contact Kate@robertburridge.com for questions.

•August 8, 2023

Artists in Action: The Art of Pricing

Sponsored by West Business Development Center

Tuesday, 12:00 - 1:30 PM PST

This is a FREE webinar!

Click here for more info and to register

•August 9, 2023

Bob’s Monthly Demo - ONLINE DEMO

“Painting Pears, Pineapples and Peppers!”

Sponsored by Robert Burridge Studio

Contact kate@robertburridge.com

Click here for more info

•August 26-27, 2023

Neutrals! How to Create & Use - ONLINE WORKSHOP

Sponsored by Robert Burridge Studio

Contact kate@robertburridge.com

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•August 31, 2023

Painting the Illusion of Glass Vessels - ONLINE WORKSHOP

Sponsored by Robert Burridge Studio

Contact kate@robertburridge.com

Click here for more information.

•September 6, 2023

Bob’s Monthly Demo - ONLINE DEMO

“Dramatic Landscapes: Clouds and Skies”

Sponsored by Robert Burridge Studio

Contact kate@robertburridge.com

Click here for more info

•September 11-15, 2023

Robert Burridge 5-Day Instructional Studio Workshop

Loosen Up with Aquamedia Painting

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

Limited to 10 enrollees

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•September 18-19 & 21, 2023

Non-Objective Mixed Media Retreat— ONLINE WORKSHOP

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•September 29 - October 1, 2023

Abstract Figurative - ONLINE WORKSHOP

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•October 5-8, 2023

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)

4-day Workshop/Mentor Program, limited to 7 enrollees

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•October 18, 2023

Paint the Effect of Light - ONLINE WORKSHOP

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•October 28-29, 2023

Loosen Up with Aquamedia Painting - Online Workshop

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•November 8, 2023

Bob’s Monthly Demo - ONLINE DEMO

“Reductive Painting: Negative Shapes”

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•November 11-12, 2023

Paint Bob’s Circus - Online Workshop

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•December 2-3, 2023

Painting Figures without Painting Figures - ONLINE WORKSHOP

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•December 6, 2023

Bob’s Monthly Demo - ONLINE DEMO

“Choosing Color Combinations that Work”

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•December 9-10, 2023

Larger, Looser Abstract Painting - ONLINE WORKSHOP

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2024

•January 5-7, 2024

Drawing & Painting the Figure with Motion and Emotion - ONLINE WORKSHOP

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•January 13-20, 2024

Tropical Escapaint!

Loosen Up Painting Retreat in Mexico

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Boca de Tomatlan, 10 miles South of Puerto Vallarta

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•January 29-February 2, 2024

Abstract Acrylic Painting & Collage

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contact 715-747-2054

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•February 12-16, 2024

Abstract Acrylic Painting & Collage

Palette Productions, Pensacola, FL

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or pat@paletteproductions.net

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Paint Every Fruit & Vegetable!

Love, Peace & Happiness,

Weekly BobBlast 475 - Video run time 20 minutes, 43 seconds

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