Weekly BobBlast Issue 481 Best of BobBlast

Weekly BobBlast Issue 481

Best of BobBlast - Painting Surfaces - Paper, Canvas & More!

Welcome Back to Another BobBlast!

You often hear me singing the praises of Cheap Joe’s Art Stuff for their Kilimanjaro Watercolor Paper and the cradled wood panels I use. In this Best of BobBlast, I am celebrating the memory of my very good friend Joe Miller.

Painting Surfaces - Your choice! So many to choose from: Paper? Canvas? Wood? Panels? Rocks? It depends on what you intend to do with your artwork. This Best of BobBlast is in two parts: Paper Surfaces and Canvas Surfaces. These are the surfaces that I use in my studio and all are discussed and demo’d in the video.

Starting with Watercolor Paper… available in long rolls, elephant sizes and standard sizes. Paper is available as single sheets, as well as convenient pads of the most popular sizes. The following is a brief “need to know” about paper for artists.

• Smooth paper is referred to as HOT PRESS (HP) - smooth…The paint flows

• Slightly textured paper is called COLD PRESS (CP) - rough… The paint sticks

• Paper Thickness, known as the weight, is shown in pounds (lb) not grams (gms)

The popular weight in small watercolor paper pads is 90 lb. The next popular is 140 lb. - considered medium weight. Depending on the manufacturer, 140 lb. can curl too much for me. I prefer the thicker, sturdier weight of 300 lb. paper. This weight holds up well after my aggressive painting techniques and abuse!

Next, we talk about the other types of surfaces I use in my studio. Namely, Canvas, Canvas Panels, Wood Panels and Cradle Boards. Most commonly used for oil and acrylic paints, these surfaces are more rigid than paper.

Canvas is stretched over and attached to wooden stretcher bars - or glued directly on to wood panels. The weaves range from a smooth linen or a more pronounced, textural cotton weave. Note: Portrait painters often choose the smoother weave.

All pre-stretched canvases are available in standard sizes. Look for the ones that are of a higher quality construction, such as a reinforced back that will resist warping - particularly in larger sizes.

In my studio I use Cheap Joe’s Pretty Good Wooden Panels. One of my favorites are Cradled Painting Panels, made of birch wood. I also use Masterpiece Artist Canvas and Ampersand Artist Panels.

With most artist panels, you have a choice of surfaces: Smooth clay coat, pre-gessoed canvases or natural finish. Even though the manufacturers say the surfaces are already gessoed, I always start my painting by prepping the surface with gesso.

I can’t wait to see what I do in the studio today!

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• October 3, 2023

“3 Easy Ways to Draw & Paint the Figure”

•November 8, 2023

"Reductive Painting: Negative Shapes"

•December 6, 2023

“Choosing Color Combinations that Work”

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•September 27, 2023

"Bob's Goof-Proof Color Wheel Intensive"

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•October 18, 2023

"Paint the Effect of Light"

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September 29 - October 1, 2023

Abstract Figurative

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•Painting Figures without Painting Figures - December 2-3

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•Larger Looser Abstract Painting - December 9-10

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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

Our most current Workshop Schedule!

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Mentor, 5-day Instructional, Figure Painting and One-on-One Workshops

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Contact Kate@robertburridge.com for questions.

•September 27, 2023

Bob’s Goof-Proof Color Wheel Intensive - ONLINE WORKSHOP

Sponsored by Robert Burridge Studio

Contact kate@robertburridge.com

Click here for more information.

•September 29 - October 1, 2023

Abstract Figurative - ONLINE WORKSHOP

Sponsored by Robert Burridge Studio

Contact kate@robertburridge.com

Click here for more info

•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

Contact kate@RobertBurridge.com for fees and details.

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•October 18, 2023

Paint the Effect of Light - ONLINE WORKSHOP

Sponsored by Robert Burridge Studio

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•October 28-29, 2023

Loosen Up with Aquamedia Painting - Online Workshop

Sponsored by Robert Burridge Studio

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•November 8, 2023

Bob’s Monthly Demo - ONLINE DEMO

“Reductive Painting: Negative Shapes”

Sponsored by Robert Burridge Studio

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•November 11-12, 2023

Paint Bob’s Circus - Online Workshop

Sponsored by Robert Burridge Studio

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•December 2-3, 2023

Painting Figures without Painting Figures - ONLINE WORKSHOP

Sponsored by Robert Burridge Studio

Contact kate@robertburridge.com

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•December 6, 2023

Bob’s Monthly Demo - ONLINE DEMO

“Choosing Color Combinations that Work”

Sponsored by Robert Burridge Studio

Contact kate@robertburridge.com

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•December 9-10, 2023

Larger, Looser Abstract Painting - ONLINE WORKSHOP

Sponsored by Robert Burridge Studio

Contact kate@robertburridge.com

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2024

•January 5-7, 2024

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

Sponsored by Robert Burridge Studio

Contact kate@robertburridge.com

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•January 13-20, 2024

Tropical Escapaint!

Loosen Up Painting Retreat in Mexico

Casa de Los Artistas

Boca de Tomatlan, 10 miles South of Puerto Vallarta

Contact Robert Masla, (413) 335-4295

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•January 29-February 2, 2024

Abstract Acrylic Painting & Collage

Tanque Verde Ranch, Tucson, AZ

Sponsored by Madeline Island School of the Arts

contact 715-747-2054

or misa@madelineschool.com

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•February 12-16, 2024

Abstract Acrylic Painting & Collage

Palette Productions, Pensacola, FL

Contact Pat Page, call or text (850) 293-5414

or pat@paletteproductions.net

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For more 2024 Workshop Dates click here!

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Best of BobBlast - Painting Surfaces - Paper, Canvas & More!

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Weekly BobBlast 481 - Video run time 16 minutes, 22 seconds

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