BobBlast 522 - "Ready, Set, Go… Studio Prep!"

Weekly BobBlast Issue 522
Ready, Set, Go… Studio Prep!

Welcome Back to Another BobBlast!

I’m Home—what a flurry of traveling and in-person workshops we have had! My next traveling workshop is in Bar Harbor, Maine this October. You can read more about that below, in this BobBlast. So, I am home, reacquainting myself with my studio—and that includes prepping my painting tables for my next series.

I paint multiples—two, three or more. I start with the concept - the first of what I call the 5Cs. I paint multiple versions of this concept. They are not all alike. They are similar. They are siblings, not twins.

So, after determining my concept, I am ready to prep my table. I paint flat on a six-foot table, covered with brown craft paper or 4 mil plastic.

Materials I place on my table:
•At least two large, wide-mouthed buckets of water
•Full sheets of 140 or 300 lb watercolor paper, gessoed
•Two or three brushes
•Paint - pre-determined color combination—I only put out that paint + black and white
•Drawing pens and pencils
•Paper Towels
•Sketch Book
•Gel medium and collage papers
•Spray bottles—one with water, one with isopropyl alcohol
•Hand barrier salve

I place my tools—brushes, paints, drawing materials and water on my right side because I am right-handed. I have everything ready so I don’t have to look for it and break my cadence!

The last part of my painting prep is tearing the paper to the size I want to work on. Also, because I mount my watercolor paper paintings on cradled wood panels, I want to have all four edges deckled. Watch the video and see how I do that!

Creating a Series is part of the Loosen Up Workshop Retreat! I have an In-Person Loosen Up Workshop in my Studio coming up in a few months! There are more in-person Loosen Up Workshops scheduled in Bar Harbor, Maine and Hermosa Beach, CA. Join us! Reserve your spot today!

Loosen Up! Workshop Coming Up
•September 11-15, 2024
In-Person, in Bob's Studio, Arroyo Grande, CA
Limited to 10 Painters!
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Contact [email protected] for questions!

Online Monthly Demos
•July 17, 2024
"Putting the WOW in your Painting"

•August 14, 2024
"Making Your Mark"
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One & Two Day Online Workshops Coming Up!
•July 20-21, 2024
"Larger, Looser Abstract Paintings"
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•July 31, 2024
"Neutrals: How to Create & Use!
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•August 15, 2024
"Painting Light & Shadows"
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Traveling Bob – In-Person Workshops!
•October 14-18, 2024
"Loosen Up Painting Retreat"
Bar Harbor, Maine
contact 715-747-2054 or [email protected]
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•October 28-November 1, 2024
"Loosen Up Painting Retreat" & Gallery Show at GOH
Gallery of Hermosa, Hermosa Beach, CA
Contact (323) 364-6606 or [email protected]
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•January 6-10, 2025
Abstract Acrylic Painting & Collage
Tanque Verde Ranch, Tucson, AZ
Sponsored by Madeline Island School of the Arts
contact 715-747-2054 or [email protected]
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•January 18-25, 2025
Tropical Escapaint!  Loosen Up Painting Retreat in Mexico
Casa de Los Artistas
Boca de Tomatlan, 10 miles South of Puerto Vallarta 
Contact Robert Masla, (413) 335-4295
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Online Figure Workshops!
•September 27-29, 2024
"Abstract Figurative"
Sponsored by the Sedona Arts Center
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•December 6-8, 2024
"Drawing & Painting the Figure with Motion & Emotion"
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Paint with Bob in his Studio in Arroyo Grande, California
• July 26-28 - Larger & Looser Abstract Painting - 2 Spots OPEN!
• August 8-11 - Mentor Workshop - SOLD OUT
• September 9-13 - Loosen Up with Aquamedia Painting
• October 3-6 - Mentor Workshop
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Burridge Critiques Your Art
Online honest critiques • Private one-on-one
Critiques • Coaching • Comments • Suggestions
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