BobBlast 397 "Best of BobBlast - Colorful Figures - Together"

Weekly BobBlast Issue 397
Colorful Figures… Together

Welcome Back to Another BobBlast!

Figures! This BobBlast is a quick demo of figures from my Carrot People files. This time though, I am painting more than one figure in my painting! 

For me, two together in the same painting implies a story. When I practice painting a single figure, there is not necessarily a story; it can be rather neutral, in fact. But put two figures together, you have an instant story! A colorful painting of a couple tells an upbeat story for me. 

In the demo, you can watch me add a second figure to an existing painting of one figure. No matter what color wheel I am using (the Universal Color Wheel or my Goof-Proof Color Wheel) I like to begin with a monochromatic color scheme - generally light orange or red. 

Next, I place the second person in close relationship to the existing figure. I start with the focal point - the face - of the second figure. 

After these initial steps, I continue to paint all over the surface. Painting the story is key for me. I always say, "It doesn't matter how you communicate… it just matters that you do."

And always… I like to title the painting first. When your painting matches your title, it's finished! Paint your story!

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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]
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We have MORE online workshops coming up!
Painting the Abstract Figure
Undraped and Costumed Model
Sponsored by Burridge Studio
•February 8-9, 2022
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More Abstract Figure Workshops - Sponsored by the Sedona Art Center
•May 6-8, 2022
•July 22-24, 2022
•October 14-16, 2022
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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!
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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!
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Something New for You! • Burridge Critiques Your Art
Online honest critiques • Private one-on-one
Critiques • Comments • Suggestions
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Burridge Available ArtWork - For sale on our website!
Bob's been busy! Lots of new work! And the SOPs are back!
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Stay Tuned for a New Virtual Juried Exhibit!
Special Announcement on February 28
You will love it!