When it comes to American painters, there is no artist quite like Bob Ross. His everpresence on PBS is testimony to his innovative techniques, his encouraging tone, and his ability to mesmerize viewers with a soft-spoken, reassuring voice. Sure, his canvases sometimes looked like the cousins of Thomas Kinkade's sappy works, but it was his philosophy that was his strength. Bob taught us that we may not have power over our everyday lives, but we are the sole determiners of what goes on in our artwork. He let us know that we are the creators of our own little worlds, and through our own creations we can experience unbridled joy.We certainly experienced that when creating these poster tributes to him.
Paper is from the French Paper Company; assorted wood and metal type, metal stars, arrows and rules; handcut lino block; hand inked in 3 passes on the cylinder press. 12.5" x 19". Thanks to Mom and Dad M. for their assistance. Special thanks to WHUT for continuing to air episodes of the Joy of Painting daily.
Grew up watching Bob on PBS up in Jersey. I loved his 'fro. He put Richard Simmons to shame. His little catchphrases like "happy accidents" and his soft voice were at times laughable but we all kept watching anyway. My Dad liked him as well. And anything my Dad liked i tried to like as well. It's kinda nice knowing somewhere Bob is smiling down on us and all our "happy accidents".
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