52 Quotes by Bob Ross
Bob Ross, an American painter and television host, captivated audiences with his soothing voice, gentle demeanor, and unique painting technique. Known for his television show "The Joy of Painting," Ross brought the world of art into the homes of millions, inspiring people to pick up a paintbrush and explore their creativity. His landscapes, often featuring serene nature scenes and "happy little trees," were created using a wet-on-wet painting technique that allowed for quick and seamless blending of colors.
Ross's calm and encouraging demeanor made art accessible to a wide range of viewers, instilling in them the belief that anyone can create beautiful artwork. Beyond his artistic talent, Ross's impact extended to his philosophy on life, emphasizing the importance of embracing mistakes, finding beauty in imperfections, and the therapeutic power of art. His legacy as a beloved artist and television personality endures, and his influence continues to inspire aspiring artists and art enthusiasts around the world.
Bob Ross Quotes
Just let go - and fall like a little waterfall
Ever make mistakes in life? Let's make them birds. Yeah, they're birds now.
Let's build us a happy, little cloud that floats around the sky.
Put light against light - you have nothing. Put dark against dark - you have nothing. It's the contrast of light and dark that each give the other one meaning. (Meaning)
It's the imperfections that make something beautiful, that's what makes it different and unique from everything else.
Trees don't grow even, they don't grow straight just however it makes them happy.
People might look at you a bit funny, but it's okay. Artists are allowed to be a bit different.
Whatever makes you happy, you put in your world.
Don't be afraid to scrape the paint off and do it again. This is the way you learn, trial and error, over and over, repetition. It pays you great dividends, great, great dividends.
In painting, you have unlimited power. You have the ability to move mountains. You can bend rivers. But when i get home the only thing I have power over is the garbage.
We have no limits to our world. We're only limited by our imagination.
You can do ANYTHING you want to do-This is your World
There's nothing wrong with having a tree as a friend.
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.
Talent is a pursued interest. Anything that you're willing to practice, you can do.
People look at me like I'm a little strange, when I go around talking to squirrels and rabbits and stuff. That's ok. That's just ok.
We don't make mistakes; we just have happy accidents.
Trees cover up a multitude of sins.
The secret to doing anything is believing that you can do it. Anything that you believe you can do strong enough, you can do. Anything. As long as you believe.
We don't laugh because we feel good; we feel good because we laugh.
wash the brush, just beats the devil out of it
Talk to the tree, make friends with it.
It's hard to see things when you're too close. Take a step back and look.
Everyone is going to see things differently - and that's the way it should be.
No pressure. Just relax and watch it happen.
It's so important to do something every day that will make you happy
Never think about the mistakes you made. Think about the mistakes you will make.
There are thousands of very, very talented artists who will never be known, even after they are dead.
There's nothing in the world that breeds success like success.
You do your best work if you do a job that makes you happy.
You can do anything your heart can imagine.
Possessing talent is nothing more than the continuous pursuit of a life-long interest.
Happy painting and God Bless, my friend.
Remember, you can do anything in your world that you want to.
Think about a cloud. Just float around and be there.
All you need to paint is a few tools, a little instruction, and a vision in your mind.
Use absolutely no pressure. Just like an angel's wing.
There are no mistakes, just happy accidents.
The secret to doing anything is believing you can do it.
If you do too much it's going to lose its effectiveness.
Everyday's a good day when you paint
We want our happy little clouds to float across the sky
Most painters want recognition, especially by their peers.
The least little bit can do so much.
We dont make mistakes. We have happy accidents.
If I paint something, I don't want to have to explain what it is.
Everybody has dreams. You are living the American dream, what's wrong with pushing to secure it for everyone?
We artists are a different breed of people. We're a happy bunch.
Little more black, little more blue. And we'll just put that in using little crisscross strokes or - or little X's, whatever you want to call them. Whatever.
Tender as a mothers love. And with my mother, that was certainly true.
Within one hour of touching the brush to canvas for the first time, my students have a total, complete painting.
Traditionally, art has been for the select few.
― Bob Ross Quotes
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