Taking A Painting I Class ...?

Question

Hi, I just started my Painting I class & just recently bought all my supplies (I'm using acrylic). My professor said we could start drawing anything we wanted to, but i was wondering what I could start out with that would be really basic (since I've never painted before) but at the same time something not *to* simple - any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Pics would be really helpful too! Thanks~ ♥

Answer 1

The classic thing to start with would be a still life.  First, the models don't squirm or move or change expression, and second, they don't get offended if the painting doesn't exactly look like them.  

Answer 2

some still life will do, like wine bottles, jugs, pop botles, antiques, a ball, fake grapes or fruit, cowboy hat, boots and just gather all that stuff and put it in the middle or side of you.