I wanted to get the 2" brush communities opinion on something. In March I will be teaching the wet on wet technique to a group of people. My question is what Bob Ross painting would you suggest to paint?

I was trying to go with something probably without mountains for the first one. I have a few in mind but wanted your input.

Thanks!

What is your age range of students? Are they new
to painting? How many will be attending?

Mgiese84 I think you considering not to paint mountain is a good thing, I would add cabin to the same list. I’d suggest some sort of forest scene.

    JosephDurham it will be adults. No idea on size yet but I'd say 10 is a good guess. Id say probably a mix of some experience to very little painting experience.

        Sunnylady I'm really thinking about Cabin in the Woods. I can always tell them they can leave out the cabin if they're not comfortable with it.

          May I suggest WINTERS SOLITUDE or WINTERS GRACE? Both have a limited palette, and while they are simpler then others, they will leave the artist pleased, having used several skills.

          I think no mountain is a great idea! And so is a limited palette! Less colors means less complication, setup, cleanup, dithering around with mixing, etc…

          I have a list on “standby” of some paintings that look easier to me that I could paint quickly or with a friend that happens to join me for their first time. My general preferences are:
          1) no mountains
          2) not too much moving water or “lay of the land” grassy hilly textured areas
          3) classic evergreens are good, because even if they aren’t perfect they’re not too hard to get to an “ok” level
          4) still water with simple reflections are good too
          5) I also like “easier” clouds. For me the fan brush clouds took quite a few paintings to get the hang of, and of course I’m still learning. But the “tapped in” clouds with the big brushes or the “boom/spider arm” clouds with the fan brush are way easier. If the sky looks good, people will be feeling great for most of the rest of the painting!

          three simple ones that I like:

          Colors of Nature S15E2
          Peaceful Haven S13E7
          In the Stillness of Morning S26E1

          Good luck! Let us know how it goes!

          Mgiese84 Not a bad choice you are thinking about, that was painitng in my 2nd or 3rd class. (3 hours or so) Personally I was not satisfied with my creation as I did not know what I am painting till the end and why I do things this way. (totally my personal issue here). I would suggest Ocean Sunrise it is simplest and very satisfying and I think it can be done in 2 hours for beginners.

            Certainly look forward to hearing how the class goes. Would love to see some photos if you are able.

            good luck!!!

              4 days later

              Toadi absolutely if you want. Once I know more specifics I'll let you know

                  7 days later

                  And I think you should go with maybe “golden rays of sunlight” or maybe “gray winter” but only because it being a two hour class and I would go with the size of 16 x 20 because you can usually get those pretty affordable I don’t know how many people you’re teaching. Best of luck though.