Bio

                 Jae Montano, CRI®, CRFI®

 Jae Montano is a Certified Ross Instructor® and Certified Ross Floral Instructor®. With a serious passion for painting, Jae specializes in landscape and floral oil paintings, utilizing Bob Ross painting techniques.

 Jae believes painting has the power to make you happy, and she loves sharing that experience with others. What Jae loves the most about teaching is showing people that anyone can paint while having a fun time while having an enjoyable experience!

Her technique is all about making you feel at ease and confident with your brushstrokes. Remember, there are no mistakes, only happy accidents! 

Jae is heavily inspired by the Bob Ross style of art that was immensely popular in the USA through the highly successful series "The Joy of Painting", which was hosted by Mr. Ross and ran on PBS from the 80s through the early 90s. Bob Ross was a 20-year Air Force Sergeant who became a masterful art teacher and an expert in oil painting. He is also an iconic American, known and loved by millions. He continued to teach until his early passing in 1995. 

Jae Montano is passing on Bob Ross's artistic heritage while adding a personal touch and cultural flair to each brushstroke and each step of her artistic journey.

She strived to perfect his style.  She found that painting makes you happy.

This wet-on-wet oil painting is for all beginners.  There is no need for drawing. No patterns, you just need a canvas, then you’re ready to create your world.

Every time you paint, you will find success!

When she discovered that there was a program through Bob Ross Inc. to obtain certification as an instructor, she pursued it and received her Certification. 

Jae has Taken Classes with Steve Ross, Kevin Hill, and Nick Hankins.

Jae is now one of the certified Bob Ross instructors in the Northern Georgia Area.

She tries to inspire many others to follow in Bob Ross’s footsteps and try something new.  So, if you’re ready to have fun, join her and others by attending a class and tap into the creative side that you never knew you had.