Pop Culture Oil Painting with a Surreal Twist
A course by Bob Dob , Painter
Learn to create surreal oil paintings inspired by everyday culture, from the initial concept to the final glaze
Learn to create surreal oil paintings inspired by everyday culture, from the initial concept to the final glaze
Creating artwork with pop culture in mind gives you the opportunity to weave narratives into the work you create. Painter Bob Dobbie (also known as Bob Dob) is recognized for his portrayal of everyday culture in a surrealist style, which has seen him work for clients including Epitaph Records, Intel, American Airlines, Random House Publishing, and Disney.
In this online course, Bob teaches you to create narrative oil paintings of your own. Learn how to come up with powerful concepts and transform them into unique works of art inspired by everyday culture. Create personal paintings of subjects that interest you.
What will you learn in this online course?
12 lessons & 7 downloads
- 94% positive reviews (17)
- 727 students
- 12 lessons (1h 28m)
- 7 additional resources (1 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Create an original oil painting inspired by pop culture in your own style.
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone with an interest in creating narrative works of art using oil paints.
Requirements and materials
Previous experience with drawing and painting is recommended.
In terms of materials, you will need oil pigments, brushes, a canvas, and a few other materials specified by the teacher in the course.
Reviews
Bob Dobbie, also known as Bob Dob, is a painter from Hermosa Beach, California. After being diagnosed with cancer at 12 years old, he was drawn toward music and art and went on to play in a band for over a decade, which had a big influence on his style. Bob later completed a BFA in illustration at Otis College of Art and Design and, after graduating, worked as an illustrator for clients including Epitaph Records, Intel, American Airlines, Random House Publishing, and Disney.
He currently exhibits his work in galleries throughout the US and parts of Europe. He is known for his sardonic humor and is often commissioned to paint iconic pop culture characters, which he shares with over 35K followers on Instagram.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Preparation for the Project
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Materials
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The Sketchbook
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Preparing the Painting Surface
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U3
From Sketching to Painting
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Transferring the Drawing
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The Underpainting
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The Background
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Scumbling the Main Character
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Details and Line Work
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U4
Finishing and Photographing the Painting
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Glazing or Varnishing
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Reproducing and Archiving
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Final project
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Pop Culture Oil Painting with a Surreal Twist
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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FAQs
Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.
All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.
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opalandoogum
PlusIve been taking all kinds of workshops classes & courses since 2007. This is the first time I was like ohmigosh I cant believe Im learning this. Besides fangirling out Im just so happy with the quality of this course. This course is the reason I signed up for domestika and I have no regrets. These are exactly the things I wanted to know that noone was saying. Thank you so much!
wkv77
Erg leuk, veel geleerd ook!
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s_ginestroni
Il corso è ben strutturato e ben spiegato. Le lezioni sono dettagliate ma, allo stesso tempo, sono coinvolgenti e scorrevoli.
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andrey_s_b_as
muy resumido, pasa por alto mucho de la pintura, y eso que es una pintura pequeña
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jigginberry
Great course, great teacher and artist! Informative and fun.