Top 10 Fall and Holiday Scenes for Virtual Team Building Paint Classes
We are gearing up for a busy fall and winter season of paint and sip classes for teams. This is our 7th year of teaching and leading virtual paint classes and we are excited to share with you a few favorites and popular painting ideas with you.
If you haven’t yet considered participating or settting up a virtual paint class, I encourage you to learn more.
It is an exciting way to engage your group, boost morale, and create memorable moments, all from the comfort of home.
Whether you’re looking to celebrate the changing colors of autumn or the magic of the holiday season, here are my top 10 fall and holiday-themed painting ideas that are perfect for virtual team-building paint events.
These are also great ideas, if you are painting at home on your own or with family and friends.
PS, we do have public painting classes for individuals on our Patreon Artist Community, if you are interested in learning more.
My Top 10 - Fall Painting Ideas
1. Pumpkin Patch
A classic fall favorite! Painting pumpkins of various shapes and sizes nestled among hay bales and colorful leaves brings a festive fall feeling to any event.
2. Autumn Leaves
Capture the beauty of fall by painting vibrant red, orange, and yellow leaves in a swirling wind or scattered on the ground. It’s simple yet striking, making it accessible to all skill levels.
3. Harvest Moon
The glowing full moon set against a twilight sky with silhouettes of trees, cornfields, or a barn creates a stunning, moody fall landscape.
4. Fall Farmhouse
A rustic farmhouse with pumpkins on the porch, warm fall tones, and maybe even a scarecrow in the yard makes for a charming and cozy autumn scene.
5. Forest Pathway
An inviting trail through a forest of towering trees, with leaves turning gold and red, gives a serene and peaceful fall vibe.
6. Halloween Spooktacular
Ghosts, bats, black cats, and haunted houses make for a fun and lighthearted Halloween-themed painting that adds a playful touch to the season.
7. Sweater Weather
Celebrate the cozy side of fall with warm autumn hues, featuring oversized sweaters, hot drinks, and warm scarves in a charming fall still-life.
8. Sunflowers in Autumn
Sunflowers are not just for summer—they pop against the earthy tones of fall when paired with pumpkins, baskets of apples, or fall foliage.
9. Apple Orchard
A delightful fall scene featuring apple trees ready for harvest or baskets of freshly picked apples. This scene evokes the nostalgic, crisp feeling of a perfect fall day.
10. Barn at Sunset
A rustic red barn in the foreground with a golden sunset sky and rolling fields in the background creates a peaceful and picturesque autumn landscape.
>> You can check out my Fall Painting Ideas Inspiration board here for more ideas.
My Top 10 - Holiday Painting Ideas
1. Winter Wonderland
A peaceful snowy landscape with frosty trees, sparkling snowflakes, and a bright winter sky is a classic holiday favorite. Painters love adding snow to the trees and snow in the sky. There are 2 different techniques we teach for snow that give the painters the flexibility to add as much or as little as they like.
2. Christmas Tree Glow
A brightly lit Christmas tree with glowing ornaments and twinkling lights makes for a cheerful and festive painting that’s full of holiday warmth. This is a crowd favorite because of the twinkle we add. We use white and yellows to add a bit of shine. Glitter is another good option, as well.
3. Snowman Cheer
A fun and whimsical snowman, complete with a scarf, hat, and carrot nose, is a playful holiday scene that everyone can enjoy painting. This painting idea is a lot of fun because we encourage the painter to consider the size and personality of the snowman. Sometimes participants will put a cat next to the snowman or paint the scarf lots of fun colors. We love giving our painters the opportunity to personalize their work in our classes.
4. Santa’s Sleigh
A magical scene with Santa’s sleigh flying across a night sky, pulled by reindeer and silhouetted against the moon. It’s a fun, imaginative holiday theme.
5. Holiday Ornaments
A close-up of beautifully decorated ornaments hanging from a tree branch or lying on a bed of snow offers endless opportunities for customization with different colors and designs. We could also add a little glitter into a paint kit and really make them shine. Adding glitter is easy and a fun option to consider.
6. Cozy Fireplace
Capture the warmth of the holiday season with a crackling fireplace scene, complete with stockings hung on the mantel and a decorated tree in the background.
7. Christmas Village
A charming scene of a snow-covered village with cozy cottages, glowing street lamps, and holiday decorations transports painters into a nostalgic winter wonderland.
8. Holiday Wreath
A festive wreath adorned with holly, berries, pinecones, and a bright red bow is a simple yet elegant holiday painting that brings joy to any occasion.
9. Gingerbread House
Painting a whimsical gingerbread house decorated with colorful candies and icing is a fun, lighthearted holiday project that sparks creativity.
10. Northern Lights
A magical winter scene featuring the vibrant Northern Lights illuminating the night sky over a snowy landscape adds a unique and awe-inspiring element to holiday art.
>> You can check out more of my Winter Painting ideas here, if you are interested.