GALLERY
ABOUT
American Icon, Bob Ross, was born in Daytona, Florida in 1942. From an early age Bob’s mother taught him to love and respect nature. Bob took his first painting lesson at a U.S.O. Club in Anchorage, Alaska while serving in the Air Force. After he left the Air Force, Bob returned to Florida where he attended various art schools and painting classes until he discovered the “wet-on-wet” technique.
He then went on to revise the technique and make it his own, now called “alla prima.” Bob felt especially passionate about sharing his love for painting and in 1982 he launched “The Joy of Painting” on public television.
HOW TO
Tools
- Two Inch Brush
- Fan Brush
- Pallete Knife
- Script Liner Brush
- Oil Paints (assorted colors)
Technique
The technique used by Bob Ross is called “alla prima.” This is a direct painting approach where paint is applied wet on wet without letting earlier layers dry. Some tips to help you acheieve Bob Ross quality art include: “Capture your initial impression,” “Account for paint mixing,” “Contrast different brushwork,” and “Scrape away detail in the wet paint.”
