Quotes by Bob Ross

About Bob Ross:

Robert Norman "Bob" Ross was an American painter, art instructor, and television host. He was best known as the creator and host of The Joy of Painting, a television program that aired on PBS in the United States, Canada, and Europe.
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Traditionally, art has been for the select few.

Bob Ross

wash the brush, just beats the devil out of it

Bob Ross

I believe, I believe every day is a good day when you paint.

Bob Ross

I really believe that if you practice enough you could paint the 'Mona Lisa' with a two-inch brush.

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There are thousands of very, very talented artists who will never be known, even after they are dead.

Bob Ross

Most painters want recognition, especially by their peers.

Bob Ross

If I paint something, I don't want to have to explain what it is.

Bob Ross

I never turn down requests for interviews. I'm just rarely asked.

Bob Ross

I stay hidden. I'm sort of hard to find.

Bob Ross

We don't make mistakes, just happy little accidents.

Bob Ross

Now then, let's come right down in here and put some nice big strong arms on these trees. Tree needs an arm too. It'll hold up the weight of the forest. Little bird has to have a place to set there. There he goes...

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Believe that you can do it cause you can do it.

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Mix up a little more shadow color here, then we can put us a little shadow right in there. See how you can move things around? You have unlimited power on this canvas -- can literally, literally move mountains

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All you need to paint is a few tools, a little instruction, and a vision in your mind.

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Author Bio

  • NameBob Ross
  • Descriptionpainter
  • BornOctober 29, 1942
  • DiedJuly 4, 1995
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionPainter; Television Presenter