BobBlast 465 - "Another Cup of Coffee!"

Weekly BobBlast Issue 465
Another Cup of Coffee!
Welcome Back to Another BobBlast!
I really like painting everyday objects and this week’s BobBlast features a familiar one - a Cup of Coffee! You can’t paint a bad cup, no matter what your skill level. Everyone can paint their own version of a cup of coffee - this is my version!
For an acrylic painting, start off by toning the entire surface with a mid tone. For this demo, I have chosen Cadmium Orange. I prefer a warm orange peeking out when I scratch or scrape back into it.
First of all, actually look at a cup from all angles. Notice the top and bottom ovals, which are ellipses of varying degrees. Don’t worry about making your ellipses perfect. Simply paint-sketch the top ellipse, then add the bottom ellipse, matching the curve.
Next, paint-sketch the sides of the cup, from the top to the bottom ellipse… straight down. Violá, you have a cup! Now go inside the cup, and paint a “coffee color” in the same radius or curve as the bottom. Make this curve well below the lip of the cup, so the coffee inside is visible.
The cup sits on a table. Paint-sketch the back edge of the table, where it meets the wall color.
Make a decision - In what direction is your light source coming? This demo shows a strong light beam from left to right. Now I know the angle of the shadow under the cup - it's away from the light source! The cup sits on top of its shadow.
Now add your color to the cup! Be aware of the light side and the dark side. Mix your colors on your painting table, not on the painting. Use short, choppy strokes to keep the color bright and not over-mixed.
Do many of these practice pieces! These are my daily studio warmups.
Repeat, repeat, repeat!
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[@marshashoemake1246]

One of my favorite things about your style is that you give the basics, such as the radius of the top of the cup is the same as the bottom, watch the direction of your light source, and dark against light, light against dark. But…after this the magic happens and you make a representation of the coffee cup, not an exact copy of an old tan cafe coffee cup, you make it a fun and exciting painting of a coffee cup! I also love that you place emphasis on practice and enjoying the process. Thank you so much for inspiring and teaching so many of us.

[@RobertBurridge]

Wow - Marsha, you overwhelm me. Thanks for your very kind words. You have made my day!

[@guitardee1]

AGREED

[@dianecharest8365]

I think we all learn something from you, every time we watch one of your videos. I do thats for sure. Thank you Bob.

[@karenlavigne1108]

Mmm Coffee & lots of colorful paintings of? Cups! LOVE IT! Your videos keep the fun in painting. Thank you Bob👍👏👏👏

[@bobburridge4696]

Thank you Karen!

[@fishmut]

A very lovely fun painting that can go on the wall or to share with coffee loving friends , love it .👍

[@WhstlblwrBlastingEpsteinsILK]

Thank you so much for sharing your expertise & process with us! I am autistic & struggle with loose fun art. My work is often hyper realistic. It's good for portraits, howver, I envy the loose work by free artists. Blessings to you Bob!

[@machelleshappyhobbies4977]

I love your teaching style, painting style and overall attitude. A pleasure to watch. Beautiful painting.😊

[@RobertBurridge]

Thank you very much!

[@rockmoussealt7764]

You bring attention to the everyday commonplace objects. Coffee from your cups must be delicious. Thanks for demo, makes a newbie feel like --"Yeah, I can do that! COLOR!!!"

[@RobertBurridge]

Cool! Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@thecreativescot6180]

Thank the Lord I discovered you Bob you are an inspiration love your work and the joy you have in painting

[@RobertBurridge]

Thank you - glad you are enjoying the videos!

[@teresajordao6634]

I love coffee and your work. Thank you!

[@RobertBurridge]

Thank you!

[@andreaharley4047]

I love your fun coffee cups and the bold colours really make an impact. Thanks Bob for a great demo.🙂👍👍💛💚💙

[@RobertBurridge]

Thank you Andrea! Have a great Holiday!

[@AnneliLindroos]

just great! Love it!!

[@bananashaveice]

Love the fun & colorful coffee cup theme!! Thank you for sharing your creative process!

[@RobertBurridge]

Thank you!

[@ginapereira8948]

Enjoyed this! Thank you!! 🖌️❤️

[@RobertBurridge]

Thank you Gina!

[@gloschurman8775]

Love all of your work, you are my inspiration

[@RobertBurridge]

Thank you Glo!

[@pepaperez-enciso516]

Thank you very much!!!

[@SuperSavvyTravelersLLC]

This is so great! Thank you!

[@RobertBurridgeBobBlast]

I appreciate you kind comments!

[@christinegalysh7433]

Thank you and All the Best.

[@RobertBurridge]

Thanks Christine!

[@freedomvassigh3998]

I love it.Could you do one with a soccer please.

[@floral_doodle]

Love this idea 😍

[@RobertBurridgeBobBlast]

Thank you!

[@lcomfort8683]

I learned something new! ¡Muchisimas gracias!

[@andreaharutunian3838]

Always inspiring! Love your channel...

[@RobertBurridge]

Thank you!

[@beritbranch2436]

I am with you :)

[@curtiswhite9248]

I love it!

[@bobburridge4696]

Thank you!

[@maribelmarquez9699]

I love you art ❤

[@RobertBurridge]

Thank you!

[@purity2706]

Wonderful!!

[@RobertBurridge]

@@purity2706 Thank you!

[@beritbranch2436]

applause applause-waldamar Januszcak

[@Unfunny_Username_389]

nice one Bob

[@RobertBurridge]

Thanks!

[@OlgierdKostanowicz]

Every time, before You say a word I'm giving You a like.

[@RobertBurridge]

Thank you!

[@zanaz9317]

❤

[@RobertBurridge]

Thanks!

[@drusillawilliams7725]

Hi there. New Painter here. I was wondering how (where) to include a focal point when I have two figures in a painting? Thanks. All the Best.

[@RobertBurridgeBobBlast]

They ARE the focal point

[@taketimetoseait396]

Always learn more when U repeat your style

[@RobertBurridge]

So do I 🙂 Thank you!

[@judithpeck5732]

What about composition ? should cup be in center?

[@RobertBurridge]

Can be... Like a "spiritual" composition in my "16 Design Compositions" - can be dead-center, or you can use a different composition style. Your choice!

[@beritbranch2436]

dry as bone black!