BobBlast 396 - "What a Mess! Part Three"

Weekly BobBlast Issue 396 What a Mess! - Part Three Welcome Back to Another BobBlast! So you’ve painted a mess… Now what??  Looking back… my earliest art assignment was in 6th grade, making a Valentine card for my mother. I have made one every year since - and the annual project expanded to my family and friends. Now I paint images of Hot Air Balloons in the shape of hearts. It's a corny idea, but it keeps me busy in the studio. I find I do best when I have a project! This BobBlast invites you to paint some dynamic, light-hearted paintings, instead of falling into the usual, mediocre, common approach to painting another Valentine heart. Even with my heart paintings, I have a tendency to paint quickly - working on several at the same time. If I feel like I am tickling a particular painting, I start another! Two Techniques! The Mess: Step One: I make a loose, abstract mess over the entire surface, then I let it dry. For materials, I prefer Holbein Artist Acrylic Paints because of their full body smoothness and rich colors. Also, I paint on 300 lb Kilimanjaro watercolor paper from Cheap Joe's Art Stuff. Step Two: I paint the negative space around a Valentine Heart shape with a 2 inch wide brush, leaving the suggestion of a loose landscape at the bottom. Painting Loose - Wet into Wet: Step One: You can use Strathmore Watercolor cards to paint your own Valentines. I get mine from Cheap Joe's Art Stuff. Using Holbein Artist Acrylic paint, large brushes and lots of water, I stay with the basic shape of a heart and try not to fill in any details. This is pure-loose painting with color and water. Step Two:  After dried, add your message, kiss it and send! Thanks for watching and go make a Valentine card for the one you love! We're Going to Guatemala… Come with us! Interested in hearing more? Contact Kate for a zoom invitation! JUST ADDED! February 19-20, 2022 Abstract Acrylic Painting & Collage - ONLINE WORKSHOP Sponsored by the Mendocino Art Center Contact the registrar (707) 937-5818 or [email protected] https://www.mendocinoartcenter.org/cl... We have MORE online workshops coming up! Painting the Abstract Figure Undraped and Costumed Model Sponsored by Burridge Studio •February 8-9, 2022 https://robertburridge.com/zoomin-wit... More Abstract Figure Workshops - Sponsored by the Sedona Art Center •May 6-8, 2022 •July 22-24, 2022 •October 14-16, 2022 https://sedonaartscenter.org/product/... We are Open and Ready to Welcome You! Paint with Bob in his Studio in Arroyo Grande, California Studio Mentor • 5 Day Instructional • 4 Day Figure Painting Workshops 2022 Schedule on our Website! https://robertburridge.com/burridge-s... Enjoying watching Bob's Demos? Monthly Demos - All on ZOOM Inviting you into Bob’s Studio so you can watch his process at work. •February 7, 2022 "Hearts and Flowers" •March 21, 2022 "Creating a Series, Using the 5Cs" •April 19, 2022 “Painting the Illusion of Glassware” •May 10, 2022 “Quick, Easy Landscape Painting” …and more! https://robertburridge.com/monthly-de... Something New for You! • Burridge Critiques Your Art Online honest critiques • Private one-on-one Critiques • Comments • Suggestions https://robertburridge.com/burridge-c... Burridge Available ArtWork - For sale on our website! • Bob's been busy! Lots of new work! And the SOPs are back! https://robertburridge.com/available-... Ongoing Virtual Exhibits! We are hosting several ongoing Virtual Exhibits on FaceBook - Burridge Studio Groups. Join the groups and post your work! Your work must match the theme of the group. •Windows •Let's Dance •Love Notes •Light at the End of the Tunnel Join the Group - Post your Work - Add your name, title plus more info. Looking forward to seeing your work!