my brother and i used to watch that show all the time. so great.

I used to watch the show with my brother, too. Actually, my brother watched it more than I did.

But, yeah, Bob Ross would always ruin (in my opinion) his paintings at the end. He'd be pretty much all done with a decent landscape painting and then he'd drop a huge tree into the foreground! Most artists are taught to use their "artistic license" and take out an object if it's in the way, but Bob would actually put it in! Maybe he felt sorry for all of those "happy little trees" that got kicked out of paintings all around the world, and put them into his paintings. He's sorta like a "painted tree" unemployment office, I guess.

We don't make mistakes, we make happy accidents. - Bob Ross

"He's sorta like a "painted tree" unemployment office, I guess."

That's fucking classic.

i know he's the "happy little clouds" guy, but did he use the "magic white" also, or was that the german accent painter??

Oh goodness. My childhood encapsulated in a few paragraphs. You know, after watching countless Bob Ross shows, I convinced my parents to get me oil paint. Bad idea. THe oil fumes gave me a headache---esp. considering that I did not think to open my windows.

Wow, at least I was not the only one coming home from school to take a nap to Bob Ross' soothing vocal rhythm.

were, not was. You wish he were still alive.

bah! that's what i get for updating my site at night.

He was better than Children's Tylenol on any sick day. I think his voice might have had restorative powers beyond just the sleep-inducing goodness we all credit him with. RIP.

Bob taught me how to paint 25 years ago-after I quit drinking-I needed a new past time and I began my creating! I would have died with out his "happy accidents" theory to make my painting MINE. It taught me all was Ok and it was. Drink free for 3 years and happily addicted to Ross.

How did Bob Ross pass away? Accident or sickness? or something else?
I sure MISS HIM , Ben DeVries.

bob ross was a magical man.
his happy trees will forever live on in my heart.

I'm thrilled by Bob Ross'style.

I wish I had gotten to meet him more than a couple times. He was a nice man and my dad says he was a wonderful person as well. When my dad was growing up, Uncle Bob would always send my dad postcards, especially when he was stationed in Alaska. For those of you questioning, he died of lymphatic cancer, which he kept to himself until the very end. Anyway, thanks for all the kind things you said about my uncle. I was just looking through some of the sites pertaining to him and ran across this one.

bob ross was the best that soothing voice and lovely presence helped me through some bad times,i was so sad to learn bob had died ,hell never be forgotten. mark

I was and still am a large Bob Ross fan, although many say the cause of death was cancer, I was curious as to which cancer died of, skin cancer, lung cancer, brain cancer. Does anybody know?

Since a few years we have Bob Ross in TV (Austria). I didn't know he died, he must have been a wonderful man, I love his paintings and I don't miss watching his shows, even though they send it at 1:00 in the morning! Now I paint too! Does somebody know what happened to his son steve? does he have a website?

bob ross my hero. i've modeled my life after his. i've grown a 'fro. i've gone through extensively vigorous voice training to capture the bob rossity of my voice. thousands of hours of painting classes. i own and study all of his videos and tutorials extensively. my three children are named bob, bob the 2nd, and bobbi-jo ross. i've had my name legally changed to bob ross. all three of my wives have left me complaining about my excessive bob rossousness. my house and my 10 acre estate are filled with all the bob ross memoribilia ever produced. each day i paint a bouquet of happy flowers and place them at the site of his final resting place in orlando. i take pilgrimage to my mecca in alaska where robert dean ross was stationed and began his illustrious painting career. all aspects of my life are a shrine to bob ross. i will never forget the impact he had on me the first i met him and found true love. my moto is and always will be bob ross's..."CHILL OUT"

I came across on TV show on Bob Ross painting last Sunday I was mystified his painting looks so easy I want to paint right away. I did not have paint or paint brush so I jumped on my computer and used 'paint' and to my surprise for the first time I made an image on paper that make scene.

LM

A MASTER PAINTER
(Bob Ross)


There’s a canvas on the easel
It’s stretched tightly and held fast
Across it’s textured surface
In unseen shadows, shapes are cast.

The artist holds his palette
Stained with oils from yesterday
With new paint squeezed from tubes
Arranged there, in a special way.

On a shelf beside the easel
Lay brushes, paint, a knife
Some cleaner for those instruments
To bring that canvas to life.

With creative wheels turning
And a love for what he does
The talent of that artist
Transforms that cloth from what it was.

With the power of the mind
And sure strokes from steady hand
Shapes and forms start to appear
Into the beauty which was planned.

Then, through that labor of love
Framed and hanging on some wall
There’ll be another masterpiece
To bring great pleasure to us all.

Born: 29-Oct-1942 Birthplace: Daytona Beach, FL Died: 4-Jul-1995 Location of death: New Smyrna Beach, FL


Del “Abe” Jones

4 July 1995
We will never see Bob again.
The word loses a real treasure.I hope that Bob watches us from his little clouds.R.I.P. my friend and god bless you.

bobross00@yahoo.gr

Kostas Daskaloy Greece

Bob Ross is still shown every weekday at 9.00 in the UK on Discovery Real Time (and repeated at 5.00am). Big fan of Bob Ross but you have some scary comments on here. Esp the Bob Ross my hero who has named her/his kids all Bob!!!???

Does anyone know what his very last painting was and where I can find a photo of it?

Could anyone please inform me if Bob Ross son Steve is still painting,or has he got a website?
I have watched him guesting in his fathers show,and thought he was great.Thankyou.

I was reading letters recently - I can't remember which Bob Ross site it was - and someone asked what "gesso" is. I saw a programme on "Travel & Living" about homes, and a lady had gesso on her walls. She said it's made of boiled bunny skin, so there's your answer!

For Daphne Varnum:

I have been searching for information about Steve for months and the only thing i learned is that Steve lives in Bob's old house in Orlando. He has nothing to do with the business/company, and now works in computers.If you ever learn something else,please inform me.

BobRoss00@yahoo.gr

THANK ALL FOR NOT FORGETTING HIM.HE IS STILL A PART OF MY LIFE EVERY WAKING HOUR OF LIFE.

BOB ROSS's shows are always a treat and for me he's the Mozart of painting, a true inspiration to the viewers of his shows. Bob Ross is one of those extremely rare TV-personalities, who don't put themselves in the forefront, but their works and the best interest of their viewers. Now truly, which painter makes painting a pictue look so easy that he can actually inspire millipns around the world to run off and buy their first paint tube - and that's what makes Bob Ross so special to me and I bet to many of you, too. God bless Bob Ross and his family!
'Happy Painting and God Bless' Mahima

PS: Some of that rather shameless and cheap criticism about Bob Ross & his superb works is just sheer jealousy - boo!

Should anybody have any info on his son Steven - whether he has a web site - please care to inform! Cheers Mahima

Hi Yes every morning i watch Bob on discovery real time he has hypnotised me also:) Ive bought all the oil paints the gessos the liquid clear and white and soon I will try and make a painting i love his programes and little peepod the squirrell how cute is he it just shows how special Bob was in life I am so sory to hear he has passed away may he rest in peace he will never be forgotton a special human being

Bob Ross was an amazing man and artist. I would love to buy an original oil of his.

I just found out today that Bob Ross died eleven years ago. I've only watched a few of his shows, but I loved them. I almost cried, but I remembered all the things that Bob Ross said on his television shows. He was like a modern day Buddha, at peace with the world.

I believe that Bob Ross was a Buddha. We can all learn from his life and his teachings. I have, and will continue to do so. His life was special, one in ten thousand generations. May he, and his gentle wisdom live on in our hearts and minds forever. Amen.

Hi everyone I have just recently come across sites containing information about Bobb Ross.Wow what a man,what a painter.I have watched DVD's of Bob doing his thing and I want to paint using his style.He has to be the greatest of recent times.He is a great loss to the whole world.I wish we had instructors here in New Zealand who could teach us Bob's way of painting.I guess I will have to teach myself.Thanks Bob .Rest in the arms of our creator,you will not be forgotten,your latest fan.
Reginald Summersby,
173a The Esplanade,
Kaiti,
Gisborne,
North Island,
New Zealand.

Hi folks,
Just wanna take a few typing strokes for this gentle giant called Bob Ross... gentle for his kindness, true love for nature, defender of all living....and giant for what he acomplished within his generosity, his way of seeing, and how a dear friend he is still today for all of us. Watched him put on canvas what we should call his soul since his very begening, and still enjoy every minutes of it. People like you make people like us Bob...
Signed: a Canadian on top of a high mountain

Hi all,
I cant belive that is dead. I m watching his show years now, and tonight come here to look, if I could find out some data how is he.
Yes, like you said, he was a person who find the way to the peoples heart. I will miss him.

BOB ROSS!!! was an amazing man thats for sure! First discovered him only a month ago or so flipping through late night tele in ENGLAND! just imagine.....three art students, tired and bored suddenly discovering a man with an afro painting......

"Wow thats quite good"
"Oh no what's that?"
"Looks like a smudge!"
"He made a MISTAKE????!"
"Good he was too good"
"Its rubbish"
"Oh no, whats he doing with the smudge"
"He's not that good if he made a mistake, it looks funny now"
"O.......its a tree"
"OK OK!...... NOW its amazing!!"

Yush me and my mayte, who I named Bob cos shes always on bowt me not doin' ma work in art at school, well we were up all night moaning bowt Bob's random splodges everywhere
We were like..WTf?! Hes ruined it damn him!

But then..Its like

:O A TREE?!

I read in a previous blog about an artist with a German accent that used to be on PBS. Does anyone know what his name is,and can I find a dvd or tape of his shows. If you know this information, please contact me thru my e-mail. (facacta@bellsouth.net) Thanx for the info....

Now speaking of Bob Ross.. He is a true mentor for anyone learning to paint. His manorisms and calmness are reassuring to his students and viewers. " Happy little accidents," never a mistake, was his way of giving confidence to all of the frustrated wannabe Rembrandts of the art world. I have spent many splendid hours having happy little accidents, on an obscure canvas. Thanks Bob, for many enjoyable moments I have spent through your teachings, You are missed by many.......!!

Bob Ross ...The man has no equal , sensitive to all in this great big world of ours , refreshing because he saw the good in everything and every race this majestical man will be missed by all who ever came across him and spent time to watch learn and listen ,God Bless you Bob Ross.

hello
bob i am cherokee i like to know how to do oil.
paint.at home like learn to oil paint native.
american.indians and graywolf how to get strat.
what.is my frist step thank you.gregrunningwolf

I have a Bob Ross original oil painting.its 19x23.its painted as so you are looking out a pane window,it has six panes and a curve at the top,,this painting is breathtaking.colors of vivid pastel blues and pinks in the sky,white mountains a lake with skys reflection~~~its a masterpice,,,I LUV IT,but I would sell it to the right person.someonewho loves him and would apprisate what they see.wow its fabulos~~~~~~``

diana please can you contact me regarding your painting pdcook@ntlworld.com
thank you phil

Bob Ross always reminded me of the nature of what I would expect God to be. Calming, Loving sure, strong, Kind, Loving, Tender, Meek. To have these atributes shine out could only mean one thing in this world of hostility and selfishness, that God was in him. I hate it when good men die, but in a sense he is not but rather lives in our memories and videos.
Mervyn.

I am watchin bob as i type this msg and im gutted he has passd away. A truly talented artist and a quietly captovating man. Im in liverpool, u.k. If any1 knows if there r instructors near id b grateful
God bless our friend

3/16/07 I just recently discovered Bob Ross. What a real loss to find he isn't here anymore. He woke an real desire in me to paint again, he made me think I can do it. Gentle voice, and yet such a real presence on TV. Goes to show you, all does not have to be vulgar to get noticed.

Bob fans,
I'm an Orlando writer and would love to know the addresses of the homes where Bob grew up and where he was living when he died. I want to go talk to some neighbors and do a retrospective. I'm amazed at his growing appeal after all these years. Bob is a cultural icon!

Thanks,

Bob K.

I like the comparison of Bob Ross to a kind of Buddha. That really fits. God, I wish I would have the chance to meet him once. Just to see what he is like in real life.

Diana .... I honestly stopped breathing for some seconds when I read that you own a original Bob Ross - painting and that you would sell it.
So please ... contact me.

Hi, just to let you know I knew Bob quite well. Made a few guest appearence"s on Bob's show. Iwas Bob's friend for many year's. I to am a starving artist. He was quite a guy. Thanks!! Dana Jester.

I can't say it any better than Mervyn did. It's how I've always felt too. Thank you Mervyn for putting my feelings into words. Hope you don't mind that I borrowed them.

"Bob Ross always reminded me of the nature of what I would expect God to be. Calming, Loving sure, strong, Kind, Loving, Tender, Meek. To have these atributes shine out could only mean one thing in this world of hostility and selfishness, that God was in him. I hate it when good men die, but in a sense he is not but rather lives in our memories and videos."
Mervyn.

When my grandson was little he and I used to watch Bob together. I would ask "What does Bob Ross say?" and he would answer "Happy Painting, and God Bless."

Who could ever forget Bob and his wonderful, gentle, sweet ways? I heard an artist once say that she didn't like him, and I thought to myself there must be something wrong with her! Who would not like Bob?! He was the one person who made us all think we could do it if we wanted to. It didn't matter if it was perfect, just work around that "Happy Accident" Don't let it stop you...Go right ahead and keep painting.

I will forever miss him and the wonderful things he shared with this world. Not just his art, but his philosophy on life and his gentle ways. He was a truly good and loving man.

I still watch him whenever I can. Luckily I have many of his shows taped, so I can always go back and watch him when I want to.

Hello, I just wanted to say how much I love and appreciate watching Bob on TV. I would like to say to his son what a wonderful inspiration your dad is to alot of people. He warms my heart and I know he is smiling down from heaven as we paint or watch him paint even still. Tuly an inspiring individual with gentleness that we would do well to emulate. God bless

i am reading all the wonderful comments regarding Bob Ross with his wonderful tv shows. I have purchased all the paints etc and I an determined to teach myself oils.I watched him for years.When I recently moved to the West Coast of Florida I was excited to find his taped shows. They run on WED 10 a.m of PBS channel 16 for me.He still brings a big tear to my eye. There are a few teachers on the West Coast but most Bob Ross teachers live on the East Coast. I wish we knew more about his son Steve and if he still paints.
Fran

Bob Ross was an angel who came to teach us through his paintings,his calming voice and his gentle ways the beauty and the real value of life!I'll always keep in mind that "we don't make mistakes,only happy accidents!"
Rest in peace,Bob!You will live in our memories for ever!!!
A new fan from Greece

I took my Dad to see Bob Ross paint in Peoria. My Dad started painting at age 65 after watchin Bob paint on t.v. Bob Ross was so nice to my Dad when he talked to him that day. It was one thing my Dad never forgot and talked about often. I know he and Bob are painting together in heaven.

My Dad learned to paint while watching Bob. He started at age 65. We went and saw Bob in person. One of my Dad's greatest experiences. I know he and Bob are painting together in heaven.

Hi, I'm a certified Bob Ross instructor. Have been since 1993 and I have met Bob. I also know Dana Jester, who posted a comment on May 1, 2007. Bob really was quite a guy, as is Dana Jester. What a wonderful opportunity to have experienced the "Joy of Painting"

Bob was something; that's for sure. His death by cancer was a stark reminder to me that painting can be extremely hazardous to one's health. While majoring in painting in college, I learned that artists are many times more likely to get cancer than the average person, due to exposure to carcinogenic chemicals. So, if you want to paint those "happy little trees," be sure to avoid (as much as possible) direct exposure to said chemicals.

I hope that the highest angels gave Bob the ride to heaven,RIP Bob,we miss you and love you.God bless you.

Kostas D. Greece
Bobross00@yahoo.gr

I TOO STARTED PAINTING AFTER WATCHING BOB FOR AYEAR NEVER HAVING DONE SO EVER IN MY LIFE.WAS WHEN I FIRST SAW BOB INSTEAD OF FEELING SORRY FOR MYSELF I STARTED PAINTING 1stTIME EVER AGED 60 STILL DOING IT 500 CANVAS,S LATER AND EXIBITIONS ALSO . ETERNALLY GRATEFUL TO MY MENTOR . STILL STRUGGLING WITH HEALTH BUT HAVE COME ALONG WAY THANKS TO BOB !!!A INSPIRATION TO ALL . SADLY MISSED!!!! ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS. JEAN N.WALES