Weekly BobBlast Issue 473
Best of BobBlast - Making Your Own Collage Paper Patterns
Welcome Back to Another BobBlast!
This week’s BobBlast is all about creating your own collage papers - this is part of my daily studio practice - being in my sandbox and painting improvisationally... it is about the process! Not necessarily the end result.
My collage paintings are made with paint and paper. The paper I use has patterns of all sorts of designs that I put together myself. I paint multiples of stars, stripes and squiggles. I collect flags, dots and checkerboards - then I assemble an original template of patterns to use as my "original" - then off to the photo copy place I go!
With my originals, I make a variety of sizes. It's good to have choices! These are the black and white copies I tear into pieces and glue onto my paintings.
On the other hand, I could save time and go to an art & craft supply store and buy preprinted patterns. If I did that, my work might look like everyone else's patterns... store bought. I prefer "ownership" in my work, so I like creating my own patterns.
My demo is all about the process of play! I outline my step-by-step below. Just dive in and see what happens.
Materials:
•Gel Medium (it's your glue)
•Large brush
•300 lb watercolor paper
•Transparent acrylic paints (I used Holbein's Marigold and Opera)
•Graphite drawing pencil
I start by putting the gel medium all over the surface. Then I tear the collage papers and stick them down by brushing more glue on top - removes any air bubbles! Color comes after that, then while the transparent acrylic paint is still wet, I wipe, scrape and draw into areas of the collaged painting to reveal the surprising patterns.
Remember - the beauty of this is to make sheets of original collage papers, then go to a copy store and make many copies + different sizes! That's what I do and It's pure play!
Be original. Make your own.
I am prepping the studio for an online workshop, Non-Objective Mixed Media. One of my favorites! It’s not too late to join.
Non-Objective Mixed Media Online Workshop
July 29-30, 2023
It's like playing in the sandbox!
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Enjoying watching Bob's Demos? Join Bob Online!
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“Painting Pears, Pineapples and Peppers!”
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“3 Easy Ways to Draw & Paint the Figure”
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Want more info and a hands-on experience about Neutrals?
We have an online workshop coming up!
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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Artists in Action: The Art of Pricing
Sponsored by West Business Development Center
August 8, 2023
Tuesday, 12:00 - 1:30 PM PST
This is a FREE webinar!
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Join us for our NEW 1-Day Online Intensive Workshops
•August 31, 2023
"Painting the Illusion of Glass Vessels"
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•September 27, 2023
"Bob's Goof-Proof Color Wheel Intensive"
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Paint with Bob in his Studio in Arroyo Grande, California
Studio Mentor • Instructional • Figure Painting Workshops
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The 2024 Studio Workshop Schedule is coming soon!
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September 29 - October 1, 2023
Abstract Figurative
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November 11-12, 2023
Paint Bob's Circus!
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Burridge Critiques Your Art
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Critiques • Coaching • Comments • Suggestions
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