BobBlast 551 - "Bob’s Favorite Compositions for a Landscape, Part One"

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Weekly BobBlast Issue 551 Bob's Favorite Compositions for a Landscape, Part One Welcome Back to Another BobBlast! In this BobBlast, we are continuing with our New Year “Back to the Basics” theme—focusing on Bob’s four favorite compositions for a landscape. Horizontal Composition: Everything relates to the horizontal band across the painting. The focal point is along the horizontal band. Note - If the horizon line is high, it’s a painting of the landscape. Low horizon, it’s a painting of the sky. If it’s in the middle—it is neither/nor. Make a decision! Horizontal compositions read mainly left to right, or close-up to far away. The eye goes toward the point of the most contrast - the horizon line. Every color and shape leads the viewer to the horizon line, because that's where it all happens! It's a simple approach with a strong graphic design. Off-Balance Composition: The other featured composition this week is referred to as Off-Balance, Asymmetric or Cantilever Composition. Simply put - This composition is a whole lot of something on one side and a tiny alone thing on the other side. It may not be visually evenly balanced, but it is an esthetic design from nature that is surprisingly attention-getting. Think BIG vs small. This strong compositional design can also convey an emotional title and message… •Isolation •Privacy •Alone Time •Away from the Crowd Now for a fun exercise: Start small daily warm up paint sketches of landscapes. Spread all papers cut or torn to the size you want on your painting table. Use extra large brushes, paper towels and fingers. Paint all paintings at the same time, one after the other. To start, think about the graphic design: •Color Combination •Light Source •Darks and Lights •Soft and Hard Edges It's all about your own original point of view! Stay tuned for the next BobBlast, where we will feature Bob’s two other favorite landscape compositions! January & February Online Events! Workshops •January 30, 2025 Loose Figures in an Abstract Painting https://robertburridge.com/zoomin-with-bob-january-30-2025/ •February 25, 2025 Painting Light & Shadow https://robertburridge.com/zoomin-with-bob-february-25-2025/ Demos •February 14, 2025 Diptychs and other Multiples •March 10, 2025 Painting Heart Air Balloons https://robertburridge.com/monthly-demonstrations/ Come Paint with Bob in his Studio in Arroyo Grande, CA 2025 Mentor Workshops! •March 13-16, 2025 •August 7-10, 2025 •September 25-28, 2025 •Nov 6-9, 2025 https://robertburridge.com/burridge-studio-workshops/ Sign up with a deposit for any In-Person Studio Workshop before 1/31/25 and receive $100 off on your balance! Traveling Bob – In-Person Workshops! •April 6-12, 2025 Abstract Acrylic Painting & Collage Hudson Valley Art Workshops, Greenville, NY Contact Kim LaPolla (518) 966-5219 or (888) 665-0044 https://www.artworkshops.com/workshop/abstract-acrylic-painting-collage-with-robert-burridge/ •May 19-23 2025 Abstract Painting & Collage Retreat & Gallery Show at GOH Gallery of Hermosa, Hermosa Beach, CA https://galleryofhermosa.com/collections/workshop-and-art-show It was so successful last time, we just had to do it again! Burridge Online Coaching •Private one-on-one Critiques • Coaching • Comments • Strategies https://robertburridge.com/burridge-online-coaching/