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BobBlast 588 - "Collage and Glues - Part Two"

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BobBlast #588
Collage and Glues, Part Two

Welcome Back to Another BobBlast!

As promised—Part Two! In Part One, we discussed the glue that I use in my collage paintings. This BobBlast is about starting and completing an abstract collage painting.

Watch the step-by-step Demo, as I layer paint and collage paper with acrylic gel medium as the adhesive.

My Materials:
•300 lb watercolor paper
•Acrylic Gel Medium
•Wide brushes to spread the glue around
•Hand-painted tissue paper
•Transparent paints
•Silicon wedge

I work on two collage paintings in this BobBlast. The first demo focuses on identifying where I want to place the collage. Then I add transparent paint and more collage, building up patterned collage layers. I complete the collage painting by scraping and scratching into the surface to show the deeper layers of colors.

The second demo is a great technique that will help pull any painting together! I started with a collage painting, then rubbed the Holbein transparent acrylic Marigold on the surface… leaving the face and torso as the lightest part, which is the focal point. The final step is wiping clean any paint residue around the focal point with a paper towel.

Keep your fingers sticky!

Stay tuned for Part Two, where I will start and complete a 12x12 inch gold canvas and collage painting.

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20 Comments

@angelagonimavalero7700 6 months ago

I am a painter and it’s a joy watching you working with so much passion and joy. You really have fun getting your hands dirty. You are a true artist, thank you for sharing your knowledge and inspiration.

@simonacirillo9655 11 months ago

Bob, I have to tell you: I've been looking for a teacher like you for a long time! A teacher who has valubile informations to share and a great way to do it! I've found great teacher sooo boring to listen that I gave up their lessons because I could not stay awake.... May God bless you and please, keep on sharing your valubile knowledge,in your wonderful way Thank you sooo much! Simona from Italy🥰

@barig2250 8 months ago

I'm an art teacher and came across your videos looking for one idea. I'm now a bit obsessed! I love the simplicity of your implementation that allows others to apply, and the extraordinary results! Thanks for sharing your expertise and your obvious passion for creating. See you on your next post!

@Matlacha_Painter 9 months ago

Whenever I watch Bob, and that is every chance I get, I always learn something new. I love the small scale collage and color field abstract expressionism. I started out in 1975 as an Irascible, but then DeStael stole my heart. Bob keeps me going. I’ll get it one of these days. Thank you Bob. My highest regards!

@roxypodlogar5661 11 months ago

I appreciate that you repeat things from one episode to another. It’s always helpful.

@LuellaWoodland-751 8 months ago

I have tried various arts over the years.. Just recently I had discovered collage... After years of serching I think I have found my niche.. Thank you so much!!!❤️🎨❤️

@ArtElementsStudio 1 year ago

Love, love, love these.

@nataliagolubeva8683 7 months ago

Я в восторге от Вашей фантазии и лёгкости, с которой Вы творите! Это так чудесно! Стараюсь не пропускать Ваши видео. Благодарю👏👏👏

@teresajordao6634 3 months ago

Always fun and informative Bob. Thank you!

@a.r.4416 1 year ago

I liked this time the first versions of the two pieces, though the second versions were also pleasing. ❤

@shirleyginger1724 11 months ago

You are Inspirational as always. ❤ over the years you are a light that i love to.escape to . THANK YOU.

@Engelhafen 11 months ago

Bob you always do such a great job and are such an enjoyment to watch

@nadiajeway264 1 year ago

very nice i love it thank you for doing this series

@anastaciaromanenko5140 10 months ago

Wonderful! The translucent marigold really made the second painting come alive!

@frankfolino3118 7 months ago

My favorite video of collage!!

@massimochiappina5833 6 months ago

Love tthis one... At the Academy of Faber Castell we had a course on different painting techniques, among which we had collage like these ones from you; moreover, we spent part of that class doing the collage, then very thin painting was applied with some sort of form. Finally, we would let it dry well and take our dried pastels and draw something on top. We had a lot of fun!!!