This video saved my commissioned painting. Blue hydrangeas and I just had a blue mess on a 30x40” canvas! After seeing your video, I named it! Did the negative space painting which eliminated a lot of junk, and identified the focal point and painted as if I was painting only for myself, for the joy of it! The darks first, then the lights blocked in and when I stepped back, I had found my passion for this piece and I am well on my way! I sent an in progress photo to my art teacher friend who always tells me the truth and she said it was beautiful. The client saw the progress photo to approve colors and she said it was better and more vibrant than the pastels she imagined and was surprised at how much she loved it. Every time I follow your instructions I have a great time and learn a great lesson.
After reading Bob's Bio..I'm not surprised at all with his talent!!! I find him to be a tumultuous person in every shape and form! I only wish I would have found him sooner! I must believe it's all in God's hand pr. Timing...Bob you truly are an amazing, accomplished artist! You ARE the WOW factor! I THANK you for every moment you share your knowledge, and I'm devouring every word! I live in Wisconsin and see you will be coming here in May!! Omg! I feel so inapt! I will pray about the timing...🎉
Every time I watch one of Bob's videos I learn so much and I've been around the block if you know what I mean! Thank you Bob and crew for producing such incredibly smart videos. Thank you for keeping me interested in the art world.
The one artist i look forward to watching the most is you Bob. Im always amazed and totally fascinated by your method of working. Your work is unique. Thanks Bob for the demo. 🙂👍👍
My attitude is as an artist you get a gut feeling when it's done and finished - we all have overworked a painting and lost the feel for it. It comes with experience. Titles I normally have one in my head as I start and by the end it may have another title depending on the direction the painting took visually.
Thanks for your comment! I must admit that there are those paintings, that no matter how hard I try to make it work, it just won't! I will do one of two things: Use it as an underpainting OR gesso over!
Then ...usually overdo the corrections...😢don't know when to stop. Painting for years, yet finished few. Did a few "2 1/2 x 3" trading cards size paintings of the beach scene with palm tree... almost over corrected them😢. Ur writing the title must come after much thought about ??? What is the first to think about ? I have started writing many of the pointers U give on the pages of the sketchbooks...hope U explain more about writing to help understanding the title first. Knowing a title helps to stick to a theme....just can't find a theme. Did the masters work similar to the method U use? Ann, Florida fan
Thank you - you are not alone! When I go to my studio in the morning, I spend the first few minutes writing about the day - how I feel, what I am thinking about, what I want to paint... then I make the decision about what I actually want to start painting. If I decide to paint a vase of flowers, I will give it a title, like "Flowers in Sunlight" or "Flowers on a Table" - so my focus is in the title. I will work for a little while, then I will stop and consider if the title matches the painting. I will stop and just look at it. Sometimes I set a timer so I will only work on it for so long, then I stop. That has kept me from overworking it. Once it is finished, it is finished! Hope this helps.
Honestly, I find that amidst all these contemporary works there has been many instances artists come up with their works without titles UNTITLED for example or just NO.10. Many artist also have the same view that giving a Title is not so necessary...
Hi there - This is Kate and I am going to answer your comment - and it is a very true comment. However, from a marketing standpoint, I have found that titling your work helps to sell it. It is a choice. Thanks!
This video saved my commissioned painting. Blue hydrangeas and I just had a blue mess on a 30x40” canvas! After seeing your video, I named it! Did the negative space painting which eliminated a lot of junk, and identified the focal point and painted as if I was painting only for myself, for the joy of it! The darks first, then the lights blocked in and when I stepped back, I had found my passion for this piece and I am well on my way! I sent an in progress photo to my art teacher friend who always tells me the truth and she said it was beautiful. The client saw the progress photo to approve colors and she said it was better and more vibrant than the pastels she imagined and was surprised at how much she loved it. Every time I follow your instructions I have a great time and learn a great lesson.
Yahoo! Congratulations! Thank you for sharing.
After reading Bob's Bio..I'm not surprised at all with his talent!!! I find him to be a tumultuous person in every shape and form! I only wish I would have found him sooner! I must believe it's all in God's hand pr. Timing...Bob you truly are an amazing, accomplished artist! You ARE the WOW factor! I THANK you for every moment you share your knowledge, and I'm devouring every word! I live in Wisconsin and see you will be coming here in May!! Omg! I feel so inapt! I will pray about the timing...🎉
My goodness Darlene! Thank you for your very kind words.
@Robert E. Burridge you are so welcome!
Every time I watch one of Bob's videos I learn so much and I've been around the block if you know what I mean! Thank you Bob and crew for producing such incredibly smart videos. Thank you for keeping me interested in the art world.
Thank you Kendra! I will pass along your kind words to Kate.
The one artist i look forward to watching the most is you Bob. Im always amazed and totally fascinated by your method of working. Your work is unique. Thanks Bob for the demo. 🙂👍👍
Thank you Andrea!
Name it first, I completely agree! I truly think your one of the great painters out there. 🙌🏻❤️
Thank you Sheila - very kind of you!
Pure magic!
I couldn't have said it better myself!
Great lesson - beautiful work Bob! 👍🏻
Thanks Rack!
Thank You Bob! This is one of your best videos. It shows what all artists struggle with and gives practical methods to critique and improve.
Thank you! Appreciate it.
I have learned so much from you. Thanks for sharing your talent, knowledge and wisdom.
Thank you! Now go paint!
You, sir, are a maestro.
Thank you Susan!
Great pointers.
Thanks!
You are an amazing artist, teach well and motivate us.Thanks!
Than my job is done! Thank you - now go paint! 🙂
Awesome
Bob Burridge's wow factory
Love it Joe! Thanks.
That’s helpful. Thanks Bob!
Thank you Laura!
Thanks Bob!
Thank You!
you are the best thenk you I Love the colers kombo fokol point so Gut
Thank you! I appreciate your kind words!
As a writer I share your way of giving the title first!❤
Thank you! Titling first give me the focus I need.
Thank you ❤
🙂
What size brush did you use? Number two fingers. That's the Bob I know and love.❤
LOL - THANKS!
Hope U put out "shorts" to keep on teaching the method that U have developed.
It takes reminders to stay on track. Ann
Thanks - I hope to tackle "shorts" at some point....
My attitude is as an artist you get a gut feeling when it's done and finished - we all have overworked a painting and lost the feel for it. It comes with experience. Titles I normally have one in my head as I start and by the end it may have another title depending on the direction the painting took visually.
Absolutely! I totally agree - it's all a process.
@@RobertBurridge exactly 👍
Dear Bob, could you give any advice about when to give up with a painting and e.g. gesso over it? Thank you for your generous videos!
Thanks for your comment! I must admit that there are those paintings, that no matter how hard I try to make it work, it just won't! I will do one of two things: Use it as an underpainting OR gesso over!
@@RobertBurridge Thank you Sensei Bob, your anseer was very comforting!
excelent...thak you...
Thank you!
Then ...usually overdo the corrections...😢don't know when to stop. Painting for years, yet finished few. Did a few "2 1/2 x 3" trading cards size paintings of the beach scene with palm tree... almost over corrected them😢.
Ur writing the title must come after much thought about ??? What is the first to think about ?
I have started writing many of the pointers U give on the pages of the sketchbooks...hope U explain more about writing to help understanding the title first. Knowing a title helps to stick to a theme....just can't find a theme. Did the masters work similar to the method U use? Ann, Florida fan
I share your difficulty 100 %!
Thank you - you are not alone! When I go to my studio in the morning, I spend the first few minutes writing about the day - how I feel, what I am thinking about, what I want to paint... then I make the decision about what I actually want to start painting. If I decide to paint a vase of flowers, I will give it a title, like "Flowers in Sunlight" or "Flowers on a Table" - so my focus is in the title. I will work for a little while, then I will stop and consider if the title matches the painting. I will stop and just look at it. Sometimes I set a timer so I will only work on it for so long, then I stop. That has kept me from overworking it. Once it is finished, it is finished! Hope this helps.
Its very important lesson for me , a lot of thanks to
Robert Burridge
Thank you!
Wow, if that had competition with your focal point, I better scale back some of my paintings...
Honestly, I find that amidst all these contemporary works there has been many instances artists come up with their works without titles UNTITLED for example or just NO.10. Many artist also have the same view that giving a Title is not so necessary...
Hi there - This is Kate and I am going to answer your comment - and it is a very true comment. However, from a marketing standpoint, I have found that titling your work helps to sell it. It is a choice. Thanks!
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Thanks Sheila! Now go paint!