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Bob Ross was an American painter, art instructor, and television host best known for his PBS show The Joy of Painting, which aired from 1983 to 1994. In each episode, Ross taught viewers how to paint serene landscapes, often featuring "happy little trees" and "fluffy clouds," using a wet-on-wet oil painting technique. His soothing voice, positive attitude, and simple instructions made him a beloved figure, not just for aspiring painters but also for those seeking relaxation and inspiration.

Beyond his TV persona, Ross was a skilled artist who developed his painting style while serving in the U.S. Air Force. After retiring from the military, he studied under the German-born painter Bill Alexander and eventually created his own art instruction empire. Although he passed away in 1995, Bob Ross has remained a cultural icon, with his image and teachings continuing to inspire new generations of fans and artists.

Remember, this is your world. In your world, you can create anything that you desire. The time you spend worrying about and planning a painting could be better used to actually complete it. All you need is a little bit of practice, an idea in your mind, and off you go. That’s really all it takes.

You really should enjoy this. Make up little stories as you go. Your family and friends might look at you like you're a little weird, but that's all right—artists are expected to be a little different. It really helps if you make up stories; then you can see these things in your mind. Look around—beauty is everywhere.

He’s calming, he does things that look so cool but are so easy. Before you make that first brushstroke, close your eyes and imagine.

The Joy of Painting made Bob Ross a household name. It aired on PBS stations around the country for 31 seasons over a dozen years, totaling 403 episodes. In every episode, he would start by telling us what he was going to paint, and by the end of the 30-minute show, he would have completed that painting. Now, millions are streaming those episodes online. Part of the joy of watching Bob is how he encourages you to have fun, reminding you that you're in control—no pressure. Meanwhile, here is this dude, holding his almighty palette filled with colors, painting a beautiful landscape in real-time with cameras locked on him, and each time he finishes in less than 30 minutes.

That's when my eyes lit up because I remember being a kid, coming home from school, turning on the TV, putting on Bob Ross, lying down with a pillow on the floor, and hearing his voice sweep over me. I would get into this deep state of relaxation, fascinated by him and his talents. But there was something beyond alertness—it was more of a deep relaxation. I would often fall asleep halfway through or near the end; he would put me into this trance. I'd think, "Oh, this is just so relaxing."

This is not something you should labor over or worry about—enjoy it! If you've been with us before, you've probably heard me say that if painting does nothing else, it should make you happy.

In painting, we don’t make mistakes—we have happy little accidents.

When you jump into a certification class, it's like a happy little boot camp. We had to roll out two paintings a day on some days. If you did something that wasn't right, the instructor would say, "Party at Faye’s house!" Everyone would come, crowd around, and see what you did wrong. Then, you’d learn how to fix it in the best way—a happy little shaming. It was fabulous! It might have been a little embarrassing, but it was okay. We were all there to represent Bob, not just by being good, but by helping people fix their happy little accidents. The instructor would say, "This is not a hobby class; now you guys are going to be teachers."

If you've painted with me before, you know I lived in Alaska for well over a dozen years. I absolutely fell in love with the fantastic scenery there. God was having a good day when he made Alaska—it is gorgeous, absolutely gorgeous.

One instructor told me, "The happiest moment of your career is going to be when your students leave with a better painting than yours." I thought she was nuts, but it's true. When you're up there for maybe 30 minutes at a time, you can't do your best work ever. But when they walk out with a beautiful painting, that’s the best thing. Bob talked about making other people happy as what made him happy, and that's the way I feel too.

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