Bob Ross
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Bob Ross
Robert Norman "Bob" Rosswas an American painter, art instructor, and television host. He was best known as the creator and host of The Joy of Painting, an instructional television program that aired from 1983 to 1994 on PBS in the United States, and also aired in Canada, Latin America and Europe...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPainter
Date of Birth29 October 1942
CityDaytona Beach, FL
CountryUnited States of America
exercise thinking imagination
I can't think of anything more rewarding than being able to express yourself to others through painting. Exercising the imagination, experimenting with talents, being creative; these things, to me, are truly the windows to your soul.
touching firsts students
Within one hour of touching the brush to canvas for the first time, my students have a total, complete painting.
interviews turns request
I never turn down requests for interviews. I'm just rarely asked.
fun worry people
I have to paint fast on television because of the limited time, but I don't want people to see what I'm showing them as work, something to worry and fret over. This is supposed to be fun.
good-day everyday paint
Everyday's a good day when you paint
littles bits little-bit
The least little bit can do so much.
believe littles hobbies
I started painting as a hobby when I was little. I didn't know I had any talent. I believe talent is just a pursued interest. Anybody can do what I do.
angel wings pressure
Use absolutely no pressure. Just like an angel's wing.
running believe good-day
I believe, I believe every day is a good day when you paint.
believe practice two
I really believe that if you practice enough you could paint the 'Mona Lisa' with a two-inch brush.
long talent pursuit
Possessing talent is nothing more than the continuous pursuit of a life-long interest.
practice happy-accidents talent
Talent is a pursued interest. Anything that you're willing to practice, you can do.
world make-you-happy
Whatever makes you happy, you put in your world.
letting-go fall littles
Just let go - and fall like a little waterfall