BobBlast 507 - Best of BobBlast - 'Two Techniques… Drip Trees & Reductive Painting'

Weekly BobBlast 507
Best of BobBlast
Two Tree Techniques - Drip Trees & Reductive Painting.

Welcome back to another BobBlast!

This Best of BobBlast illustrates the three steps I take to practice painting painting "ethereal" trees. The two techniques are my Drip Trees and painting a Single Tree, using Reductive Painting.

Drip Tree Technique:

Step One - I always start my "drip trees" as wet drips loaded with color. 

Step Two - I work with many layers of drips, elongating them into tree trunks, letting the paint dry in between the layers. I will also shape the tree tops and make sky holes so the birds can fly through!

Step Three - The final stage is where I go in with an opaque color and do a little negative-shape painting to get rid of the trunks that are not needed. Reductive painting is the "official" name for this technique.

Single Tree, Reductive Painting Technique:

This lesson starts off with making a mess with up to four colors plus black and white. I dab the paint on with a paper towel - dab, don't scrub. You don't want to make mud. After covering the entire paper with paint dabs, let it dry. 

Using your creative visualization, use a large brush and opaque paint to get rid of everything that does not look like a tree! This is negative shape painting. Don't forget tree trunks, branches and sky holes!

The above lesson and much, much more is featured in the One-Day Intensive “Quick & Easy Drip Tree Tricks” - more information about this workshop is below.

April 13, 2024
Online Workshop
Quick & Easy Drip Tree Tricks
You will learn the techniques you saw in the Video!
Click here for more info

Experimental Workshop!
Painting with Dry Pigments, Chalks & Powders 
Learn to create a singular!
•In-Person Workshop: March 22-24, 2024 
•Online Workshop: April 27-28, 2024

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April 17, 2024 • noon-1:30pm PT
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April Monthly Demo
“What Do I Do Next? Go with the Flow”
April 10, 2024
Tuesday, 9am-10:30am PT

Paint with Bob in his Studio in Arroyo Grande, California​
•March 22-24 - Dry Pigments, Chalks & Powders ​
•June 10-14 - Abstract Painting & Collage - SOLD OUT
​•July 11-14 - Painting the Figure​
•July 26-28 - Larger & Looser Abstract Painting ​
•August 8-11 - Mentor Workshop​
•September 9-13 - Loosen Up with Aquamedia Painting​

In-Person Workshops - Traveling Bob!
•May 12-18, 2024
Non-Objective Mixed Media Painting
Hudson Valley Art Workshops, Greenville, NY
Contact Kim LaPolla [phone] or [phone]

•May 20-24, 2024
Abstract Acrylic Painting & Collage
Cheap Joe’s Art Stuff, Boone, North Carolina
Contact Meghann Williams [phone]

•June 16-21, 2024
Non-Objective Mixed Media
Dillman’s Art Workshop Retreat, Lac du Flambeau, WI
AND
•June 22-23, 2024
Loose Florals & Landscapes
Dillman’s Art Workshop Retreat, Lac du Flambeau, WI

One Day Intensive Workshops Coming Up!
•March 20, 2024
Abstract Florals from Loose, Colorful Splatters

•April 13, 2024
Quick & Easy Drip Tree Tricks

•May 29, 2024
Figures in an Abstract Landscape

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[kathythomas]

I only dream of being able to paint like you Bob! You’re the BEST. I appreciate your enthusiasm and the willingness to share with all of us. Thank You 😊

[ooman]

Also one of my favorite of Bob's ideas, this one is such a fun way to paint. Thank you so much for featuring this treasure!!!

[JennellEvans]

Watching your videos are the BEST way to start my day! You make everything so much fun - thank you, Bob!

[andreaharley]

Hi Bob, you amaze me how you paint upside down😊 I know this video is a repeat but its great to be reminded of this fantastic method. Im so inspired i cant wait to get imn my happy place and give this a go. Many thanks you wonderful artist.🙂👍❤

[CasparisHelena]

Hi Bob, I would never have the idea of using negative space. You are an awesome artist.

[machelleshappyhobbies]

Love the idea of using the negative space to make the subject. So beautiful. Have agood week.😊

[rocki__maa]

Thank you for the webinar invite, so glad it’s on my off day ❤

[studiobgallery]

You are a great painter and a great teacher🎉🎉🎉🎉

[SimoneWhippArtist]

I really enjoyed that Bob! Going to try it out right now! 😄

[wilma-gvff]

Great techniques...so kind and generous...thanks! 😊

[lebovskievgeniew]

i am an artist from eastern europa.. But when i am watching you, i became filled with strange joy! I am just happy. I am watching and smiling and became hungry to grab my brushes my colours and start just paint no matter what. It does not matter what, just to see colours and shapes, and i forget all staff that i have learned in that moment, about human figure, about perespective and so on gut staff, and the only thing that stay and matters is just joy of colours and freedon of white sheat, wet brushes and colourfull shapes. Thank you master! God bless you!

[psrbplust]

I loved your lessons and you very much. Your art, your energy, and the light in your eyes are astounding. Videos are inspiring and encouraging!... Greetings from Türkiye, stay healthy and happy! ♥ 🪴🌻😍

[jleesalteredart]

Thank you for sharing love your videos

[benitaferreira]

Thank you for all the fun positive vibes❤ always so much fun watching your channel😊🎉❤❤ Love from South Africa 🇿🇦

[cathyserafinowicz]

Fabulous again Bob, you always inspire me, thanks so much. I have already bought the Holbein luminous paints, and love them. 😍😘❤️❤️

[mildredking]

Using an old term- standing cadence...