Artist Review: Bob Burridge thoughts on Holbein Acrylic Paint

Guest Blogger: Robert Burridge.

Holbein Acrylic acrylic paints currently occupy my studio. I love these paints because it’s one more thing I have in my favor for producing a successful painting.  The color consistency is pure and clean.

The colors dry as brilliantly as when wet. I use no mediums with these because I don’t need to. The paints behave exactly as I hope they would. No muddy colors, ever!

The colors I use are exactly the ones I use from my goof proof color combination chart. I only use ten colors for my entire palette.

I paint with only 4 colors in each painting which gives me a huge combination of color choices. This increases my chances for developing a successful painting in less time.

All my workshops are based on loosening up techniques – throw away all your tiny brushes! To loosen up I splash color and water around with wide, two inch brushes, paper towels, sticks and my fingers. Always start abstractly. Under every great painting is a great abstract painting!

Written by Bob Burridge.

Robert Burridge was an Industrial Designer. After 25 years as a Industrial Designer, Bob left the business to paint full time in 1989. Today his paintings are sold in galleries worldwide, including California’s Bay Area, Sedona, Raleigh, Maryland, Hawaii and on Cruise Ships. Burridge is a national juror for many art organizations, as well as a college and national workshop instructor.

His honors include the prestigious Franklin Mint award and the Crest Medal for Achievement in the Arts, previously awarded to Picasso, John Singer Sargent and Georgia O’Keeffe.    His work hangs in the permanent collections of international embassies, corporate galleries, art colleges, as well as television and the entertainment industry.  Burridge’s studio is located in California’s central coast in the San Luis Obispo wine country.

Bob’s Website:  RobertBurridge.com.

Disclosure Statement: Mr. Burridge is sponsored directly by Holbein Paint Company and receives compensation from Holbein for endorsement of it’s products.