BobBlast 131 - "How I Collage... and Why."
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
- How I Collage... and Why.
Welcome back to another BobBlast!
I prefer paintings that have a well-traveled storyline. I can feel the artist's involvement and appreciate the time it took to complete the finished painting.
For me, adding bits of collage paper throughout the whole painting process keeps me entertained and creatively involved. Like a kid playing in a sandbox... I glue paper pieces down, add paint, glue more paper pieces, scrape, scrumble and wipe away to reveal the surprises underneath.
After this initial blast of creative energy in the first few minutes, I stop and let the the whole thing dry. While it is drying, I take the time to study the painting so I can make any adjustments with color and paper - until the image conveys a clear message and matches the title... clearly.
By the way, I'm not too fond of collage paintings that have randomly placed "scrapes" and glued papers that have no connection to the overall piece - or to each other. They just look like what the artist did... glued down paper pieces with no solid intention other than hope something "creative" shows up.
And finally - the collage material I prefer is ordinary black ink Xerox copies of patterns and textures. Here is a link for copyright free patterns - www.graphicsto...
This is just one link - there are more!
There are quite a few good books available on collage techniques. I prefer to keep my materials simple, add intricate textured surprises and make a painting I have never seen me make before.
But wait! There's more! No holding back at this point. I like to use soft charcoal vine sticks to draw back into the painting - just because I like to draw. The dirtiest charcoal crumbling into the wet paint is just so wrong, but feels so right.
Keep it gooey!
I swear the happiest people are those who CREATE. Love your energy, Bob!
Totally agree with you!
You are a breath of fresh air! I'm an abstract painter for many years and ready for a change... so interested in collage and now I have found my inspiration on ...you tube. I love your casual approach and the fact that you don't put yourself on a pedestal, neither do I. Thank you for thiese videos,Robert
Your videos are pure fun, liberating and so inspiring. Thank you.
I LOVE HIM. Such a breath of fresh air after watching hours of the hoity toity 'artists' create art collages. Thank you Bob.
I love how you dive into your work and are not concerned about getting your hands dirty.
I just came across your collage video...the first I've seen of your work. I loved it! Your positive, fun attitude was marvelous, your demonstration absolutely perfect...short and sweet, but to the point. I can't wait to try this method. Thank you!
You are so happy when you are doing collage and your work are so amazing!
I love your fun personality and all your videos are so inspiring and you are an amazing teacher. . Short and to the point and great lessons. I have got to try your techniques. Thank you for your great videos. You are one of my favs. and I will be watching for more.
THANK YOU. ALWAYS ENJOYING PAINTING ALONG WITH YOU!
you are a gem!!! so enjoyed being energized by you!
Yeah! Everyone should do this stuff! So much fun & better than therapy. I feel better just watching you 🤣
You paint as you talk, so casual, cool and nice. One of a kind Bob!
You are my favorite artist. I am just beginning at 80. I enjoy it so much. I do projects you suggest.
I t is fun..
Thanks Bob , There's no method to madness , love it
Thank God...a video host that GETS TO THE POINT!!. Thank you!!
Hello. I’m glad I found you. I love the simplicity of your technique. TFS! You’re very charismatic.
Why am I getting this video in 2022?. This guy is AWESOME! Love it, Mr. Rob!
Hi Alvaro - Sometimes when I am traveling for workshops and out of my studio, we send out a "Best of BobBlast" from the archives. Maybe that is why? Or some odd UA-cam algorithm? I am glad you are enjoying. All the BobBlasts are archived on my website - www.RobertBurridge.com.
“KEEP IT WET”
🤣classic
I've been stagnant in creating. I came across your videos and it got me out of bed and into my studio. I gathered all my materials and did three collages on small canvases. I'm in love.
Best yet! Very inspiring! Thank you!
I discovered collage in high school... but not in my art classes. Then didn't get back to it until now, at 70! When you scraped the paint off the first time, revealing those b&w lines, I gasped in delight! Thank you so much for a seminal moment in my collage adventure! I love your sense of play and freedom--and love of surprise!
Genius 😘❤️ We love you Bob😊
You gave me so many ideas and yes, it's about what will happen in 5, 10, 15 minutes and what you will discover!
Glad to help!
This is the way I assemble quilt tops. Collect bags of scraps, then sew them together. It's much more fun than cutting patterns.
You are so inspirational! Truly talented. I love watching you. I like when you said "I like to surprise myself". Creativity at its finest. You are so fun! Thank you.
Awesome work! Thank you so much for sharing!!!
I've just found your channel and it's an instant subscribe! Your energy makes me want to start working on my art ASAP =). You are a fun guy making fun art videos and that's awesome! Thank you very much for the content!
Thank you!!! You cheered me up and inspired me! Great art work!!!!
Your videos are so helpful and fun. Thanks so much for all the help.
„Look at that…ohhhh“🤣🤣🤣🤣
So glad I found you on youtube! No coffee needed, just get in there and score some points! I am a new fan!!!! :-D
You opened my eyes in the description of the Magic Theater; it made me see this "collage art" in a whole new way - thanks so much Bob!!!
Awesome Bob. 💋💜💙💖
Fabulous collage! My kind of art! Thanks for the inspiration.
dude. you're a phenomenon. more real and more talented than bob ross, i think you'd be tolerable to hang out with.(sorry, bobby) and your enthusiasm and skill are infectious and highly welcome. keep on being happy, bro! and paintingcollageingartisting it up! rinse, repeat. ;-)
I love it. I love to collage.
I adore your works, your style, your great upbeat playful way to enjoy the art of creating. P.s. I watercolor! HA
You inspire me. Thx
That’s awesome!! Thank you!!
Thank you for sharing !
I have learned so much from your UA-cam courses..you are so talented and explain things so well...easy to do while watching you! I saw you at Mendocino Art Center years ago..I just walked thru a class you were teaching. Everyone had so much fun and learned SO much. I think your "Bob Blast segments" are WONDERFUL....keep 'em coming!!!!!! It is always a surprise when I do collage...love your techniques.
you are an inspiration!!! going to try this tech.❤
I have experimented with collage since watching some of your videos. I liked your idea of using black and white paper. I went through some old magazines and newspapers and cut out unused cross word puzzles. I then ran them through a copier, enlarging some and leaving some normal size. They make interesting patterns for background.
This really helped ....You are the bomb! TY
Love to see the processes that you use
Thank you!
bob blast is the best!!!
You are very kind - Thanks!
So messy so wonderful. I like your style!
you are great!
Thanks🙂
Looks fun! Thank you :)
I love the was you explain 😜🙏🏻🙏🏻
You're amazing!! keep it up :) love your videos, they're really inspiring
woowww, Keep up the hard work!!!
He's awesome!
Great admiration for Senor Burridge._He brings fiun and enjoyment back into making art
I always miss his workshopps in Vermont because the date is off for me) bugt wouykd liove if he came to SMiguel de Allende where I escape snows of winter SHOVELING
Good stuff lol.
What kind of paper are you using to put your collage on?
Thanx Bob
🙂
This was great, thanks Bob! QUESTION: does the paper fade? If so, how long before it does??
It will fade, came up with a solution while watching this ... archival inks ... more expensive but it will last. I have other ideas too but ...
The paper is covered with acrylic which is plastic, then varnished at the end. Most people don't leaving their paintings sitting out in the sun, so why you stressing? Have fun. It will last for your lifetime.
Why is it transparent? Because of the glue?
waue your great
What's the collage on? wood, canvas, ????
It seems easy when I see you doing it but if I do it... It sucks!!!
I wish you would let it dry and then let us see the second stage where you start to define the painting.
Glue😻
LOL!!! 💖👍🤣
absolute crackhead, love it.
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I have tried and tried again to get my feelings onto canvas, I now realise that I've been too uptight and aiming for perfection instead of enjoying the process.
I like the way you collage and paint at the same time. I AM INSPIRED! :)
Thanks Bob!
I am a messy artist which doesn’t annoy me except when I have to use glue. I found this in a search watched it and two more videos straight through. For the first time in way too long I actually finished a project and these videos were a huge boost. I’m so glad I found this account!!!
Wow! Thank you for being completely uncomplicated and sharing techniques with like minded people . Your work is inspirational
thanks for reminding us that we shouldn't think too hard about what we're doing.
But be sure to pay attention to the road when you're driving in city traffic.
Fun to see another artists approach. One can always learn that way. Thanks for doing your vids. You make me more brave about bringing in color.
Gorgeous color. When that orange-rose paint showed up on top I gasped in awe.
I love the surprises!
My kind of man!
I never comment on anything but after watching a few of your videos I think they are fantastic. Thanks!
I love this video and you just light up when do your work! I love your energy!
Thank you Michelle!
I love all of your work. You are so talented, inspirational and upbeat!! Greetings from Wales, UK x
Thanks for sharing your personal enthusiasm about collage, and for giving me an idea how I could start doing it !
"My plan here is to surprise myself."
Will you marry me? You seem so sweet and I love this a lot,Thanks sometimes I get so precise with my Art that it ends up not getting finished and thrown out because I'm so picky so I really like this a lot!
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Hi Bob! I'm just up the road from you in Paso Robles. I have been binge watching all of your tutorials and I have learned so much from you. I just wanted to say Thank You! I love your energy and enthusiasm for art. You inspire me to keep my brushes wet! Happy Painting to you!
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You are so fun!! I love your energy, and your technique! I can’t wait to awaken my inner child and get to creating some awesome art🖌❤️
You are so much fun! Getting inspired here!
This video compliments the one you sent out today, Great combo series.
A Happy New Year to you ,all your vlogs are a great help to me keep it going in 2017!!! TFS Mairead in Ireland
Do you take random pieces of paper from different sources that are not acid free? I’m asking because I’m curious but I want to make sure it’s archival.
Yes you are a Master and a very good Teacher Shalom Gustave Alhadeff
dude, this was exactly what I was looking for thanks
Pleasure to watch
I'm torn (original pun, feel free to steal).... watch more of your videos or make a beeline for my studio?
.... Studio wins. Your fault
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Hi Love your video. I tried my hand at collage for the first time but was frustrated when I found most of my paper had air bubbles when it dried. What did I do wrong?
Yes! Another fun video - thanks Bob. Good way to start the new year.
Very talented but I am one of those people that like a whole painting!!👏🎨
M encanta ! I love the color
Wow you r so amazing!! Inspired anyone to paint💪😎
I love your spirit. Never met you. And never will. But I just wanted to say... you're one awesome "stranger".
I shouldn't speak too quickly... maybe I SHOULD MEET YOU at your classes. LOL!
Loved your work and energy!!!
I've not seen any of your Bob-Blasts before - inspirational! I wanna go play RIGHT NOW! Thank you.
So glad I finally found a great artist whom I conect with. Now I have to binge-watch your videos. Thank you, much love and peace from Greenwich London UK
I could watch you do this all day! I love how excited you get, that the best part, and getting messy, in my opinion.