I don’t know how difficult it would be to code but is there any chance that we can choose 2 or 3 paintings to vote? I can just see myself agonizing over picking the “technically perfect” painting or the one that just speaks to me artistically. That could be a way to make sure the novices get some love.

I do love the random oddball ones the most 😄

Lilikins Great idea! I think I'll just allow to vote for as many paintings as one would like

    Felix
    lol you may want to limit it. I know I would probably just start giving everyone a vote because I would feel bad. But maybe everyone else will behave. I have no self control.

      This sounds like a really fun idea. As @Sunnylady mentioned in her reply, I am not particularly competitive (except with myself) but I think this type of event could be really rewarding and allow us all to interact a bit more, which would be great, because the community here is the best of the internet, in my opinion.

      I think secret voting is a nice idea, also perhaps different prize categories, if applicable, that could recognize various aspects of painting. I'm thinking things like: great brush work, adventurous spirit, breakthrough work, etc. Just thinking out loud.

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      Honestly I’m not a fan of contests. I do this just for fun. But what I really think would be a good idea, that it’s possible to have a like option for every painting. Sometimes I just want to say in an easy way that I like a painting without writing. As a non native English speaker it is sometimes hard for me to find the right words and I have to think about them for a long time. If I had a like button it would be easier... just an idea.

        Felix dude I had no idea you’re in Austria! Once I work through all my donors for my project do you mind if I send you a couple of paintings? You can keep one and set one out, or hide both! (Side note: if you know any kitchens who are just dying for an American chef, hit me up, I want off President Trump’s wild ride)

        Felix lol realistically I’m not leaving anytime soon, I would love for this project to take off and pay the bills but that’s really not what it’s for. But a gal can dream!

        Felix
        I like me the idea of contests and of prizes. Perhaps there is an entry fee, and the prizes come from that?

        I think one contest a month would be easy. *Or do one quarterly that runs for the whole month? That makes it easy to remember cut off dates.

          happylittletreeshhi Canada is but a short drive from here. Don't think I haven't thought of it. Liberal democracy, sure, but also Tim Horton's.

            Felix Love the idea, I don't look at art as a contest, but on the same token it will give people a chance to try something out of their comfort zone that they wouldn't have tried. I'm in!

              I like the idea of a quarterly event. I'd definitely participate.

                Yes I would very much be down for this type of event, on any level really, that way it allows some of us an opportunity to get our names out there and noticed, not only within our own community that are regular posters, but, maybe helping some of the shyer members gain the confidence to post more regularly and get more familiar with one another. I will be looking forward to what this turns into. If I am able to offer any specific help I will be sure to contact and let know!
                Happy painting, and God bless!

                  Excellent Idea! I think that would be a great motivator. Lets get it done! Thank you for this site, I love it!

                    Great idea Felix, you have an amazing creative mind! Competition is not my cup of tea, but to be challenged to paint something new is very inspiring. Your website and the very nice members have inspired me already so much. Prices and sponsors are not needed in my opinion. When people like my painting, that makes me happy and that is the best price you can get. Therefore I would like to suggest to make more than 1 member happy in this competition as follows: every member can pick the 5 best paintings and the best painting gets 5 points, 4 points for the second best and so on. In that case I may never win, but when I get a few points I am a happy woman 😄. Voting afterwards would have my preference for equal chances. Timeframe 2-4 weeks to keep it exciting.

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                        Felix, I would suggest that either you limit the event to paintings that are ones Bob did or slight variations like same painting without a cabin. I have sent hundreds of students to your site as the best place to search and discover various paintings by Bob.

                        My experience with other sites like Facebook groups around Bob is that artists who are not following Bob’s technique at all get accepted and post odd paintings that have nothing to do with Bob. There are plenty of art sites - I would urge you to keep this focused on Bob and his work.

                        At a minimum, every event should have a category of “Best execution of a Bob Painting”.

                        Yesyoucanpaint Thanks for you input, I really appreciate it! There is a discussion happening about whether we should be limited (or focused) on BR-recreations happening already: https://www.twoinchbrush.com/forum/d/55-should-a-bob-ross-fan-site-contain-all-kinds-of-paintings/13
                        Maybe you'd like to bring your point up there too? 🙂

                        At a minimum, every event should have a category of “Best execution of a Bob Painting”.

                        I don't see the benefit in including such a category. Events are there to get people to try new stuff and explore themes they've never done before or try new techniques. People can upload BR recreations here everyday.
                        Including such a category and giving awards for best execution is not really the spirit I'm going for with these events. Especially since there are trained Bob Ross instructors on here too, who would snatch up every single one of these contests which would only lead to discouragement for other painters