BobBlast 443 - "Best of BobBlast - Adding Loose Figures to your Abstract Painting"

Weekly BobBlast Issue 443
Best of BobBlast - Adding Loose Figures to your Abstract Painting
Welcome Back to Another BobBlast!
In this week's BobBlast, I show you how to quickly place the suggestion of figures in your abstract paintings.
It's not just the demonstration of HOW I put my carrot people in my pure abstract, loose paintings - it's the WHY I like to add figures. They add heightened clarity to the storyline. I have found that including simple, loose figures while working on the abstract painting, I can paint with a focused goal of how I want the visual statement to look.
To keep me focused, I work in a series - a titled series - like Magic Circus or Lounge Ladies & Their Magic Rabbits. So, as I plan my series, I title the paintings first, again to keep my focus. The painting is done when it clearly resembles the title. That is how I work most effectively and creatively. If my painting is meaningless and has no title or theme, it will be unclear without a strong point of view.
To me, a pointless batch of colors splashed about might be pretty, but will have an empty impact. A good painting has a loud voice!
Paint loudly - add a figure! It adds life to your work.
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Loved this so much . This is what real painting is all about - nothing precious going on here, just having a blast and the end result is so unique and wonderful.

[@RobertBurridge]

Thank you!

[@BunnyLang]

I love how you're not afraid to cover your background.

[@sandrarunnelscronin5812]

You are why I started doing art again. I am 82 and I love abstract art because of you. Your wife is lucky to have you!

[@RobertBurridge]

Thank you Sandra - This means a lot!

[@JeanClaudeCajou]

You are amazing. Best Teacher ever!

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Thank you Denise!

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Thank you Denise!

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[@RobertBurridge]

Thank you!

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gratitude learning from you and 🙏🦋🙌🌹

[@RobertBurridge]

Thank you very much.

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Amazing, i love it . Bravo et thanks

[@RobertBurridge]

Thank you Maureen!

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Merci monsieur Robert, Merci beaucoup pour tout les démonstrations Bonne Anne 2023

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Merry Christmas and happy holiday dear Bob and Kate ❤️ Keep spreadigood vibes and knowledge 🌹🌹🌹

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[@RobertBurridge]

Thank you Anna-Maria! I have very fond memories of that Workshop!

[@Kennie2Times]

It's like the art gods are channelling through you!!! Happy holidays to you and Kate!!!

[@RobertBurridge]

Happy New Year to you too Kennie!

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Love you!!!!! Merry Christmas! Happy New Year!

[@RobertBurridge]

Thanks Dawn! Have an amazing New Year!

[@susanasilva2737]

Really loved it, Bob. Thanks so much 😃🙏❤️

[@RobertBurridge]

Thanks Susana!

[@helenstein6799]

so exciting to watch this figure emerge 💓🙆🏼‍♀️🤘🏼

[@Filo694]

Amazing! Thank you Very much 🌷

[@RobertBurridge]

Thank you Maria!

[@olivesdream]

Thank you, Bob. I’m a subscriber. You helped me up my game with large canvases. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you & Kate. 🎄xo

[@RobertBurridge]

Awesome! Glad to help - thanks!

[@artberries5496]

Merry Christmas! Happy new year! You're the only sours to learn abstract simple ways.

[@RobertBurridge]

Thank you!

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Thanks for the Gifts you give us all year..🎁

[@RobertBurridge]

You are very kind! Thank you!

[@TamarasAmazingArtAdventures]

Happy Holidays, dearest Bob! Have a great start into 2023!

[@RobertBurridge]

Thanks Tamara! Happy New Year to you!

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Happy Parties and New Year full of joy and health to you! Thanks 🍛🍩🍾🍷

[@RobertBurridge]

Thanks Teresa!

[@Mylifebro170]

Your apron is a nice abstract painting

[@RobertBurridge]

LOL - yes it is! Thanks!

[@crislelia]

I just discovered your channel and I am mesmerized! I LOVE your videos and I thank you with all my heart for your way of teaching us, for sharing your amazing talent with the world ❤️

[@RobertBurridge]

Thank you!

[@lauralaura3727]

Fantastic Bob! Thank you so much. Hope you’re having a wonderful Holiday!

[@RobertBurridge]

Thank you Laura - I hope you are too!

[@1miltond]

Merry Christmas and thank you for you videos 💖 I hope you have a amazing year 2023 thank you again

[@RobertBurridge]

Thanks! Here's to an amazing year for all of us!

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Merry Christmas, Bob Blast. Thanks for not forgetting me this year ! Thoroughly enjoying your u-tube presentations.

[@RobertBurridge]

Thank you Mary!

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Fun!

[@RobertBurridge]

Thank you!

[@neutroncabo]

you are awesome human being and teacher, merry xmas to you and your family, tell us if u r vegeterian or how do you do or eat to keep healthy and energetic?

[@RobertBurridge]

Hi Jaime, I am an omnivore and I really try to eat healthy - I also really try to enjoy life, every day!

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Merci! 🙂

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[@RobertBurridge]

Thanks!

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[@spencerbergquist781]

Are you painting on wood or what?

[@RobertBurridge]

At any given time, I paint on watercolor paper, directly on wood panels, and canvas.

[@kaygoski]

Loved this so much . This is what real painting is all about - nothing precious going on here, just having a blast and the end result is so unique and wonderful.

[@RobertBurridge]

Thank you Kate - That's it exactly!