Robert Norman “Bob” Ross (October 29, 1942 – July 4, 1995) was an American painter and television host.
With his calm, patient nature, Bob Ross came to prominence as the creator and host of The Joy of Painting, a long-running television program on public broadcast stations in the United States.
Ross died of lymphoma at the age of 52. Read below the Quotes of Bob Ross.
Talent is a pursued interest. Anything that you’re willing to practice, you can do.
We don’t make mistakes, just happy little accidents.
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.
All you need to paint is a few tools, a little instruction, and a vision in your mind.
There’s nothing in the world that breeds success like success.
I started painting as a hobby when I was little. I didn’t know I had any talent. I believe talent is just a pursued interest. Anybody can do what I do.
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.
You can do anything you want to do. This is your world.
We want happy paintings. Happy paintings. If you want sad things, watch the news.
Traditionally, art has been for the select few. We have been brainwashed to believe that Michaelangelo had to pat you on the head at birth. Well, we show people that anybody can paint a picture that they’re proud of.
Let’s build us a happy, little cloud that floats around the sky.
