BobBlast 444 - "Bob’s Brush Demo"

Weekly BobBlast Issue 444 Bob's Brush Demo Welcome Back to Another BobBlast! This BobBlast is about the paint brushes I use everyday in my studio. Brushes are a popular subject with me - the discussion usually ends with the question - "What type of brush do you use?" I have tried a lot of brushes and the following list are my current choices. At the end of the year, I treat myself to new brushes! My criteria for brushes - I paint in acrylics with gusto, so my favorites are real workhorses and can take my mishandling! I use my brushes not to make pretty pictures, but instead I push gobs of thick paint around, layering thin washes. I prefer large brushes to do this. Bob’s Brushes of Choice: •Miller’s Workhorse Interlocked Bristle Bright #14 Filbert #16 Flat #12 Round #18 Round #12 •American Journey Interlocked Nylon 3/4” Flat 1/2” Flat 1.25” Flat •Cheap Joe’s Catalog 2” Princeton Artist Brush (Gesso Brush) 1.5” Van Hasselt Muslin Brush (Wash only) •Holbein Rockcliffe 210 Long handle Rockcliffe 1/2” and 1” Flat Rockcliffe 1/2” and 1” Filbert Gold 025 2” Wash Brush (Wash only) Tips on applying a liquid acrylic varnish - I brush the varnish on slowly and in one direction (not back and forth). My brush of choice is a soft inexpensive 2” brush I pick up at a hardware store. So the next time someone asks, "What brush did you use?" Just smile. We both know it’s the artist and what they do with the brush. Just smile and say, "BIG." 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" https://robertburridge.com/monthly-de... Interested in a Non-Objective Mixed Media Painting Workshop? •January 14-15, 2023 Non-Objective Mixed Media Painting - ONLINE WORKSHOP contact [email protected] https://www.mendocinoartcenter.org/cl... ALSO •April 22-23, 2023 Non-Objective Mixed Media Painting - ONLINE WORKSHOP Contact [email protected] https://robertburridge.com/zoomin-wit... We have Gift Certificates! For YOU to give… or for someone to give YOU https://robertburridge.com/burridge-g... Paint with Bob in his Studio in Arroyo Grande, California Studio Mentor • Five Day • Figure Painting Workshops Mentor - March 16-19, 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... Burridge Available ArtWork - For sale on our website New Available Work and Small Original Paint Sketches! https://robertburridge.com/available-...