BobBlast 445 - Practicing with my Daily Warm Ups"

Weekly BobBlast Issue 445
Practicing with my Daily Warm-Ups
Welcome Back to Another BobBlast!
This issue of the Weekly BobBlast is about PRACTICING. Practice more daily! If you practice daily, the results will pleasantly surprise you! You will notice how effortless your next painting will be. You (and your brush) will be in familiar territory because of all that repetitive practice of the same subject.
That's why I paint looser… when I know I'll be painting the same subject over and over, I become more confident, familiar and eager to paint even looser. The more I paint in a series, the looser I become. I call this PRACTICE my Daily Warm-Ups. Athletes, dancers and musicians all warm up before doing great things. I believe artists should warm-up as well!
I hear from many of you about wanting to paint looser. My Daily Warm-Ups help me stay loose. I line up at least six 6x9 inch sheets of watercolor, decide on the subject for the day, and paint. During that time, I try new options within the same concept - like different color combinations, different focal point, different composition.
This is not a job - you're a mad scientist with paint. To loosen up, never give up!
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First time watcher. Boy did I need this. He’s so happy, carefree and inspiring.

[@marielinesylvie]

Above all, you teach me the art of relaxing and having fun... The older you get, the more important it is! Thanks ! xx

[@RobertBurridge]

Yes - That really is important!

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[@jillpontiere1814]

I love listening to you and watching you bring it all to life. Love your art, your style, and your marvelous sense of humor.

[@RobertBurridge]

Thank you Jill - very kind of you!

[@sandrawatt4753]

I'm so glad I found your channel. PRACTICE! I had forgotten that daily practice is important. Thanks for what you do.

[@RobertBurridge]

Thank you Sandra - yes, practice - always practice!

[@luvurobert]

Practice pieces are like daily vitamins! So true!!

[@RobertBurridge]

Yes they are! Thank you.

[@Geektarts]

Smart process for practice and producing several pieces in one sitting. Also love the “siblings not twins”

[@RobertBurridge]

Thank you!

[@mrswmayres]

I hope you know how much your lessons have not only impacted my painting but my quilting and knitting/crocheting as well. Thank you♡.

[@RobertBurridge]

Thank you!

[@lisa-gayle9939]

Your teachings are GOLDEN! I am fascinated by the way you paint…Amazing!❤

[@RobertBurridge]

Thank you!

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[@RobertBurridge]

Thank you! 🙂

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I love BobBlast, such an inspiration and great presentation... wish he lived next door, lol! Thanks, Bob, it's so great of you to share so much, so often. I've learned a lot from you. Thank you !

[@RobertBurridge]

Thank you Laura! Appreciate it!

[@jlm517rocks]

ii love this...somehow you confirmed an idea ii thought was weird, but it works!!

[@RobertBurridge]

Awesome! Thanks.

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Hi Bob! You are becoming famous in our high school art classroom. Aloha from the island of Kauai and thank you for the joy you bring to us!

[@bobburridge4696]

I love this! Thank you!

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Thanks Bob. I follow you from France. It's pity I can't understand all the words but it's enough to see. 😊

[@mrturist2]

Greetings from the other side of the world. I happened upon your videos today. it's very educational. You are a super talented painter and a veary kind teacher. I studied fine arts many years ago and I constantly write and draw and paint.. We have a lot to learn from you Bob. I wanted to say thank you!

[@RobertBurridge]

Thank you for writing!

[@CarlottaART]

So helpful and encouraging. Thank you Bob!!

[@RobertBurridge]

Appreciate your kind words!

[@imlistening1137]

Tickling the little painting- cracked me up! Great video!

[@RobertBurridge]

Thank you! Glad it tickled you!

[@peggylee5021]

I now have a new challenge - was painting 12 on 4-1/2" x 6" and 20 would likely improve my skills.

[@bearpickle]

Smashing that subscribe button!

[@OlgierdKostanowicz]

I love it, Bob.

[@celebratewhoyouaretoday3513]

I am So happy I found your channel. I needed this video to give me permission to practice multiple times on the same scene. Going today to get my practice supplies! Thank you Bob!

[@RobertBurridge]

Thank you! I love hearing this - have fun and keep practicing!

[@wileycom]

I am soooo lucky to have found you, dear one! What a brilliant idea! Singers sing the same song over and over and over until they find just the right phrasing and timbre and expression. I was a professional singer for over 50 years and I’m just beginning my journey into painting. This makes perfect sense to me. Don’t know why not one other person on the internet has suggested this fun and fruitful prompt. Thank YOU for doing so. I just subbed and look forward to learning and trying out your wonderful ideas!

[@sheilagilleland4312]

Your a great teacher! I’m so glad it’s relaxing and fun and 15:50 I’ll practice more, of course practice makes perfect!

[@RobertBurridge]

Thank you Sheila!

[@robinbradshaw3035]

Thanks so much for sharing!

[@RobertBurridge]

You bet! My pleasure!

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Luv this! The Bahamas is my home 🌴🌞🌴🌞🌴🌞🌴

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Hi Joyce - Signup for my workshop!

[@ChrisAcheson]

Thanks for the lesson, tiger!

[@philomenacesta563]

Fantastic. Love it

[@RobertBurridge]

Thank you!

[@kardesharmacdonald5254]

In the beginning its chaos but the end lol is like oh! ....I want to be this relaxed when painting

[@RobertBurridge]

Practice practice practice! Thanks!

[@janemorrow6672]

Thank you Bob

[@RobertBurridge]

Thank you Jane!

[@katmartin5938]

You are terrific Bob! You always manage to make painting fun for me again when I get in a rut. Thank you!!!

[@RobertBurridge]

Thank you Kat! What a great compliment!

[@deniselini1366]

You’re the best Bob!!🥰…so important to know!

[@darlenepringle5782]

Thank you Bob for reminder to practice ! You are such a special person!

[@RobertBurridge]

Thanks Darlene!

[@josephtermeer4595]

I just heard practice twenty pieces? Good advice, some days I barely can make 2😜

[@RobertBurridge]

Do as many as you can... it is just a guideline!

[@terrierose5917]

thank you BOB

[@RobertBurridge]

Thanks Terrie!

[@missyparton1791]

Thank you for this!! I've been painting one of everything!

[@RobertBurridge]

Great! Keep it up!

[@nanamiss1793]

Great idea to practice on a specific scene, but of course we will have to finish and empty the color pastes and buy others ❤😊

[@RobertBurridge]

Yes!

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Love you Bob!

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You are amazing 🤩

[@RobertBurridge]

Thank you!

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Love you Bob ,love your demos, love what you paint. Thankyou. 👍👍👍

[@RobertBurridge]

Thanks - I really enjoyed painting these.

[@lilibee4892]

THAK YOU SO VERY MUCH FOR ALL THE VIDEOS BOB!!!! You changed my life, you give me inspiration that even though I’m not an professional painter that I always wanted to be , I still can paint and enjoy it and feel good about it ❤❤❤❤

[@RobertBurridge]

Thank you Lili - That's what it's all about!

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I'm gonna do a bunch of rabbits cuz 2023 is the Year of the Rabbit ... happy new year BobBlast ! ! ! !

[@RobertBurridge]

Great idea! Now that's a concept!

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Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with the world!

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Thank you!

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Thank you for make me happy and teaching with these videos! 💟

[@RobertBurridge]

Thanks Teresa! Glad you are having fun!

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Wow what a genius talented man. So happy I found you thank you so much for sharing with us 🙏🤩

[@RobertBurridge]

Thank you very much.

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I’m always inspired🎉 thanks from Bethlehem PA. ✨😻🎨

[@RobertBurridge]

Thank you Judith!

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Thank you for the inspiration.

[@RobertBurridge]

You are very welcome!

[@kellybishop7238]

Wonderful advice! Thank you 😊

[@RobertBurridge]

Glad you are enjoying!

[@christinegalysh7433]

Thank you and All the best. thinking what can I cover my table with ? Awesome video.

[@RobertBurridge]

Thanks Christine! The 4 mil plastic is really the best for me. We order it online.

[@samhardy2038]

Good work Stay loose!

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[@RobertBurridge]

Thank you!

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[@RobertBurridge]

🙂

[@maureencepiel959]

Love the scene you chose to paint. I use watercolors, and will try this practice to improve my art. Thank you for showing this technique!!

[@RobertBurridge]

Thanks Maureen!

[@michaelmartin6040]

So much enthusiasm great and so informative. Thanks

[@RobertBurridge]

Thanks Michael!

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Hi Bob !!!!

[@RobertBurridge]

Hi Suzanne! Thanks for watching!

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I hope y’all are safe in all that rain!

[@RobertBurridge]

Thank you Brad - We are fine. Just very very wet!

[@cassielengel00]

❤

[@RobertBurridge]

Thank you!

[@MrT4sure]

Each to their own eh!

[@RobertBurridge]

Yep!

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👏😊

[@RobertBurridge]

Thank you!

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Thank you 😊❤

[@RobertBurridge]

Absolutely!

[@debsmith7050]

💙

[@RobertBurridge]

Thank you!

[@tereschwartzbart3125]

What do you paint on orange background?

[@jackieschomburgart]

I love this video and this idea for a warm up! And, frankly, for a painting day when I only have an hour or two to paint before my kids come home. Thanks for sharing ❤

[@RobertBurridge]

Thanks Jackie!

[@suesummers8813]

I know what a i will be doing tomorrow !

[@RobertBurridge]

Me too!

[@artsline604]

Boy do I say fantastic a lot when I paint.

[@RobertBurridge]

Fantastic!!! Really! 🙂

[@spencerbergquist781]

Where do you set the color wheel when you want the dominant color to be orange?

[@RobertBurridge]

Hi Spencer - I would set the dominant color on Red-Yellow. When I paint a dominate color, I will use a range of colors such as: Orange, Yellow, some tones of reds... the dominant will read as Orange-ish. Following my Goof-Proof Color Wheel, the focal point is Blue and the spice colors are Purple and Green. Hope this helps!

[@jeannecarstensen6710]

Bob, where do you buy your 4 ply plastic covering?

[@RobertBurridgeBobBlast]

Hi Jeanne, I purchase the 4 MIL plastic sheeting from Home Depot. The brand name is Husky.

[@jeannecarstensen6710]

Thanks Bob. I appreciate the information. Be safe and well. Jeanne

[@chrisgriffith1573]

Oh dear God...

[@RobertBurridge]

In a good way????

[@sanazrafi2707]

What kind of paper are you usually use?

[@RobertBurridgeBobBlast]

I use either Fabriano Artistico or Cheap Joe's Kilimanjaro.

[@sanazrafi2707]

Great. Thank you for responding. I like your videos and your art.

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