BobBlast 469 Best of BobBlast - "Paint Sketching and Collage Combo"

Weekly BobBlast Issue 469
Best of BobBlast - Paint Sketching and Collage Combo
Welcome Back to Another BobBlast!
Spontaneous brush work and large paper shapes begin this thrilling day in the studio for me! First, my intention is to approach this painting as a mad scientist who discovers make-believe whimsey. The only concept is to be curious while making a new painting with strong graphic design and color. And, that's it! I have no higher intention.
For this BobBlast, my materials are paper scraps, acrylic gel medium (your glue), Holbein heavy body Acrylic Paint and a painting surface - such as a canvas, 300 lb watercolor paper or a wood panel. The surface in my demo is a Cheap Joe's Prime Extra Fine Art Board, 16x16 inches.
Step One: The concept is to make a new painting with strong visual impact, using only paper collage and paint.
Step Two: Trowel acrylic gesso all over the surface with a disposable cardboard spreader or use a wide brush. Let dry.
Step Three: Working quickly, spread lots of acrylic gel medium over the entire surface. Then, begin adhering large collage paper shapes, randomly on the surface. Flatten out the wet paper and scrape the excess gel medium. You can use another cardboard spreader, a rolling brayer or one of those silicon brayers. This will also get rid of any air bubbles.
Step Four: Now add color. I begin painting all over the surface, using a 2 inch or wider brush. Enthusiasm and curiosity is essential! Don't forget a focal point. Mine is a small spot of red paper...
The intent is to develop personal confidence as a painter. Make lots of these paintings. I do Workshops on this subject - Abstract Acrylic Paintings & Collage! Both Online and In-Person. Check out my Workshop Schedule for dates and locations!
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• July 11, 2023
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Want more info and a hands-on experience about Neutrals?
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Neutrals! How to Create & Use
•August 26-27, 2023
Color is exciting! Bright colors scream color! Neutrals whisper…
This Burridge workshop is all about neutral colors.
How to make neutrals and how to use neutral colors effectively in your paintings.
•You will make your own Neutral Color Chart as a studio reference
•You will learn to “grey down” color and discover which colors make neutrals pop
•Plenty of time for experimentation in mixing your favorite neutrals
•Making mud verses working with neutrals - Bob will assist you in learning the difference
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[@brucelawson642]

AWESOME !!!😊

[@user-nq1lv3hr8j]

Bob, dang it, man, you continually amaze me! This was such a fun video. It is a blessing to create with zest and you do it the best! Thank you once again for your inspiration. Life is so short to be bored while you create. 👍

[@RobertBurridge]

Thank you! I couldn't agree more - no boredom zone!

[@dianecharest8365]

I like you Bob. The mad scientist, or one flew over the cookoo nest. I get you. I really do. Thanks for all you teach. I have learned soooo much in the past couple of days. Except I broke a couple bones in my right arm, on July 1st. Go figure, I'm right handed. I can't really draw right now, but I will be doing some abstract paintings starting tomorrow. And I am new to acrylics. I have been watercoloring the past couple of years. Thanks again. You inspire me.

[@andreaharley4047]

Hello dearest Bob. Hope you had a lovely birthday last week. I love Monday mornings just to watch your gtrat videos. Love this collage piece. You dont go for lots of gimmicks which in my opinion your art work is just fab. You are the best and i adore your humour in the mix. 🙂💚💙💜👍👍👍

[@RobertBurridge]

Thank you Andrea!

[@luciabalinbinartist1864]

So much fun to watch!

[@RobertBurridge]

Thanks!

[@marye5627]

Love what you do. Such fun!

[@bobburridge4696]

Thank you!

[@beccogiallo]

That was fun and inspiring! Thank you.

[@RobertBurridge]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@susanasilva2737]

Love to see your work ❤

[@RobertBurridge]

Thank you Susana!

[@vladimiramachova6406]

Zdravím z Česka, jste super, umění nezná hranice. Přeji mnoho zdraví.❤

[@RobertBurridge]

You are so right - art knows no borders! Thank you!

[@claudinediamond2555]

Happy late birthday!!! I love you!💕

[@RobertBurridge]

Thank you! Still celebrating!

[@teresajordao6634]

I really like your abstracts and the fun way you work. Thank you for inspiring us!

[@RobertBurridge]

Thank you!

[@leigh-annh2544]

Thank you for your energetic encouragement Bob. I hope you stay well and stay inspired! See you on the next Bob Blast ! X

[@RobertBurridge]

Thank you Leigh-ann!

[@phillipavincent]

Oh that was fun.

[@RobertBurridge]

Yes! Now go paint!

[@purity2706]

I save every single one of your videos!! ❤

[@RobertBurridge]

Thank you!

[@SamiaPaintingClub]

😍🤩

[@RobertBurridge]

Thank you Samia!

[@eljin00]

The man is a machine, he doesn't slow down !

[@RobertBurridge]

LOL - Thanks!

[@anitasosnowska7896]

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[@RobertBurridge]

Awww... thank you! I am pleased that you like my voice and my work!

[@maryfeltyartwork]

Incredible Bob thank you!

[@RobertBurridge]

Thanks Mary!

[@BradBlackman]

I think the Matisse quote is something like, "A thimbleful of red is redder than a bucketful," or something to that effect.

[@RobertBurridge]

Great quote. I hope that is it!

[@pamelabrowne3684]

Love it! I need to build my collage papers!

[@RobertBurridge]

Perfect!

[@julianrodriguezcadena1086]

Excelente

[@RobertBurridge]

Thank you!

[@pamelabrowne3684]

Bob, I loved your demonstration just as it is as a finished paining…. Would you consider that one done?

[@RobertBurridge]

I always have to hang it on the wall and just look at it for awhile before I decide if it is done. I do that with all my pieces.

[@fadwaalqasem-I-Am-What-I-Art]

Love your videos Bob. I introduced my son to your work, he has just picked up painting as a hobby. What do you do with all your practice pieces? Do you add to them, polish them up and sell them or do you just keep them as practice pieces?

[@RobertBurridge]

Yes, yes and yes... Some days I only work on unfinished work. Thanks for your note!

[@maijakoski3882]

Koski maija Sinikka taide love

[@RobertBurridge]

Thank you!

[@Collageartist69]

How do you hang these on the wall? I can't believe you are from Harrisburg, Pa.

[@beckybequette8212]

He is? Gettysburg PA here

[@Collageartist69]

@@beckybequette8212 Yes.

[@Drbob369]

Looks like images of Kensington Vancouver and tenderloin lol

[@RobertBurridge]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@sevresblue]

Bob... they don't seem to carry those panels anymore (except in 11x14). Do you know any other sources?

[@RobertBurridge]

Hi - You, know I don't have any other source for those panels. It was a "Best of BobBlast" so the video was a couple of years old.

[@katelynntroy5692]

😪 P R O M O S M