Painting with Bob Ross: Learn to paint in oil step by step! [Paperback]

Painting with Bob Ross—with artwork created by Bob Ross himself using his specially formulated oil paints, brushes, basecoats, and other tools—introduces artists and Bob Ross fans to the basics of painting landscapes. Everyone will enjoy Painting with Bob Ross, as his “happy accidents” approach makes this challenging subject matter enjoyable for all ages, regardless of skill level and materials used.

“All you need is the desire to make beautiful things happen on canvas…” —Bob Ross

In 1982, The Joy of Painting  made its debut on public television. The unrehearsed, unedited show soon became a favorite among aspiring artists and painters. Almost 40 years and 403 episodes after his on-air debut, and decades after his untimely passing,Bob Rossstill has enormous global popularity as abeloved painter,affable TV personality, andcultural icon.

With this guide, you canlearn to paint a happy treein seconds, just like Bob Ross! Painting with Bob Ross introduces you to thetools and materialsyou need to paint beautiful landscapes, as well asbasic painting techniques, such as how to load your brush and how to paint with a knife.

Following the introduction are16 painting projects, each with a complete list of tools and materials needed and instructions for preparing the canvas. Jump into painting with step one, then follow thefull-color painting progressionsandclearly written instructionsuntil you’ve reached the final step—and your new, joyful work of art! This is the only Bob Ross book with all-color images.

Even if you’re brand new to painting, remember that Bob said, “Talent is nothing more than a pursued interest. All you need to paint is a few tools, a little instruction, and a vision in yourl£.