BobBlast 446 - "How I Start an Abstract Painting Using Collage"

Weekly BobBlast Issue 446 Starting an Abstract Painting Using Collage Welcome Back to Another BobBlast! This Weekly BobBlast is about two techniques close to my heart… •Starting an abstract collage (also known as a non-objective mixed media painting) •Sticking down the collage paper. Let's talk about the GLUE first! Acrylic Gel Medium is the adhesive I use for gluing collage papers onto the painting surface. Since the glue is acrylic and water-based, the Holbein heavy body Artist Acrylic Paint are compatible with any of the water-based products. For me, this is the perfect combination for keeping my art archival. As promised, here are the two techniques I use to start an abstract collage: First Technique: Brush on acrylic gel medium all over the gessoed surface. Then I press my collage papers into the surface, creating a graphic design with the collage pieces. Paint comes later, after several layers of gluing down collage papers. Second Technique: Spread the acrylic gel medium on top of a dried acrylic painting - then press down with a brayer roller or squeegee the pieces of collage papers, creating another layer on top of the paint. More paint and more collage comes later. A Great Tool: I use a silicon squeegee-type wedge, called a Princeton Catalyst to press down and flatten out the collage pieces. It also removes air bubbles as well as excess gel medium. After the collage and adhesive has dried, I continue to paint on top. No problem with compatibility, as everything is water-based. The gel medium appears cloudy, but will dry clear! When finished, the multiple layers of paint-collage-paint-collage is given a final coat of water-based varnish to ensure an overall, even sheen. Stick it down and forget it! Interested in a Non-Objective Mixed Media Painting Workshop? •April 22-23, 2023 Non-Objective Mixed Media Painting - ONLINE WORKSHOP Contact [email protected] https://robertburridge.com/zoomin-wit... February 17-24, 2023 Abstract Acrylic Painting Workshop in the Bahamas Dillman's Creative Arts Retreat is offering a fantastic painting experience with Bob in Elbow Cay in the Abacos, Bahamas. Contact Dillman’s - (715) 588-3143 or [email protected] https://www.dillmans.com/workshops/ab... Enjoying watching Bob's Demos? Join Bob Online! • January 17, 2023 “How to Start a Body of Work" • February 1, 2023 “Abstract Florals from Loose, Colorful Splatters" • March 13, 2023 “Acrylic Inks - Why and How to Use Them!”  • April 11, 2023 “Horizon Lines in Landscape Painting” https://robertburridge.com/monthly-de... Everyone Wants to Loosen Up! Here are two Online Workshops Coming Up! • March 4-5, 2023 Sponsored by Burridge Studio https://robertburridge.com/zoomin-wit... AND • May 15-16 & 18, 2023 Sponsored by Cheap Joe's Art Stuff More info coming!  Paint with Bob in his Studio in Arroyo Grande, California Studio Mentor • Five Day • Figure Painting Workshops Mentor - August 3-6, 2023 5-day Abstract Mixed Media - June 26-30, 2023 4-day Figure Drawing & Painting - July 6-9, 2023 Studio Mentor • 5 Day Instructional • 4 Day Figure Painting Workshops The Entire 2023 Studio Workshop Schedule is on our website! https://robertburridge.com/burridge-s... Burridge Critiques Your Art Online honest critiques • Private one-on-one Critiques • Coaching • Comments • Suggestions https://robertburridge.com/burridge-c... We have Gift Certificates! For YOU to give… or for someone to give YOU https://robertburridge.com/burridge-g... Burridge Available ArtWork - For sale on our website New Available Work and Small Original Paint Sketches! https://robertburridge.com/available-...