BobBlast 624 - "Goof Proof Color Combinations, Part Two - Abstract, Red Dominant"

Weekly BobBlast Issue 624 Color Combinations, Part Two—Painting an Abstract, Red Dominant Welcome Back to Another BobBlast! This week’s BobBlast is part two, using my Goof-Proof Color Wheel to paint an abstract. We are exploring different color combinations, using only four colors. In the last BobBlast, the Color Blue was the dominant. This week’s color combination starts with Red as the dominant color. I refer to my color wheel all the time! It is on my painting table. I use it to help me get started in a clear, focused direction. After i have decide on my color combination, like Red Dominant—then I expand the palette with a variety of close colors... for instance, with red as the dominant, I incorporate red-orange and orange (maybe a little Luminous Opera!). I work this way whether I am using the Standard Color Wheel or my Goof-Proof Color Wheel. Remember, my Goof-Proof Color Wheel has only ten colors. To make it easy, there is a spinning pointer that points out the four color combinations. Once the four colors are determined and loosely brushed on the surface, that is when the painting takes off and I am able to paint in a creative fearless direction... Goof-Proof guaranteed! Here is my formula: •Dominant Color is about 80% of the painting surface •The Focal Point color is about 10% in one area •Spice Colors are about 5% each, placed near the focal point color. The two Spice Colors augment and draw attention to the focal point. Don't forget—watch the video! This week, I demonstrate using my Goof-Proof Color Wheel in an Abstract painting, using BLUE as my dominant color. This BobBlast is Part Two of a three part series, exploring different color combinations. Stay tuned for the next BobBlast! To purchase a Goof-Proof Color Wheel, go to our website! https://robertburridge.com/burridge-p... We also have a Color Wheel App, available through the App Store. https://robertburridge.com/burridge-g... You are Invited! Paint with Bob in an In-Person Workshop? We have several in-person workshops coming up! •Hudson River Valley, Greenville NY •Madeline Island, Tucson AZ •Casa de Los Artistas, Mexico Go to our workshop schedule for details. https://robertburridge.com/workshop-s... Our Mentor Workshops are Selling Out! Book your March Mentor Now! •August 6-9, 2026 - Sold Out! •November 5-8, 2026 - Sold out! •March 4-7, 2027 https://robertburridge.com/burridge-s... Burridge Studio Workshops - Paint In-Person with Bob! https://robertburridge.com/burridge-s... 3-Day Loosen Up Painting Retreat •July 17-19, 2026 3-Day Larger & Looser Abstract Painting •August 28-30, 2026 Sign Up for an Upcoming Online Workshop! •July 1-2, 2026 The Not-So-Still Life https://robertburridge.com/zoomin-wit... •July 11-12, 2026 Painting Figures without Painting Figures https://robertburridge.com/zoomin-wit... •July 15, 2026 Painting Light & Shadow https://robertburridge.com/zoomin-wit... Upcoming Online Demos Click here for more info and to register https://robertburridge.com/monthly-de... •June 11, 2026 “Drawing Back into your Paintings” •July 9, 2026 “Perspective and your POV” Bob's Monthly Demo Recordings for Sale Miss any Demos? You can purchase a recording! https://robertburridge.com/robert-bur... Give the Gift of Bob! Use the Burridge Studio Gift Certificates for: •Artwork•Monthly Demos•Private Lessons•Burridge Sponsored Workshops•Products from RobertBurridge.com https://robertburridge.com/burridge-g... Burridge Online Coaching • Private one-on-one Critiques • Coaching • Comments • Strategies https://robertburridge.com/burridge-o...