Comments on: 5 (Happy Little) Things You Didn’t Know About Bob Ross

By: George Murphy

George Murphy — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 00:46:41 +0000

Bob was a close friend of mine. The 6th little known thing about him is that the index finger on his left hand was severed accidentally in the service.

By: Vera M Cano

Vera M Cano — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 03:56:39 +0000

I took care of my parents as a full time job during the late 90s when I first saw Bob Ross. Wow, I was hooked. I tried to paint (it was easy just followed his instructions). Before I knew it – I had wall to wall to wall to wall paintings! I gave some as gifts, I sold some and kept some. What a wonderful guy and what a wonderful and wise gift to the world.

By: E. A. Hernandez

E. A. Hernandez — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 09:13:43 +0000

Problem: Ross betrayed Alexander as his former student. Ross stole everything including Alexander’s catchphrases (by rewording them). Ross often claimed to have invented the things Alexander invented. Look at “my” website, which is actually the New York Times interview. Just do a page search for the mention of Alexander and read for yourselves! Ross was shameless.

By: Lele

Lele — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 16:09:22 +0000

I use to love watching Bob on PBS in the 80′s. He was an amazing artist and it was great to watch how he would paint the clouds, “fluffy” just on top, and, of course, the “happy little trees”! I recently came across the old shows being shown on PBS late at night so I started taping them and now I get to love them all over again! Thanks Bob!

By: Calico D'Nikonian

Calico D'Nikonian — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 08:31:38 +0000

Some of the readers & posters may be interested in this commentary I posted a while back: http://emptyeasel.com/2008/11/05/whats-wrong-with-wet-on-wet-oil-painting-techniques/

By: Georgia

Georgia — Sat, 02 Oct 2010 01:14:35 +0000

Does Steve Ross still paint? I enjoy watching the old Joy of Painting shows, and especially enjoyed the ones that Steve appeared on.

By: Tommy

Tommy — Wed, 19 May 2010 14:45:40 +0000

the thing about lee marvin, captain kangaroo, and mr. rogers is false on all 3 accounts. the lee marvin thing has a little truth to it though….check it for yourself on snopes: http://www.snopes.com/military/celebrities/leemarvin.asp

By: Slashas

Slashas — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 16:31:49 +0000

Ross rules thats it…bigger then picasso and so funny in his comments sometimes Usa sucks by the way. and Europe Rules(except Germany)Tack o hej leverpastej.

By: Steve Ross

Steve Ross — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 20:11:35 +0000

Bob Ross has 2 sons, only 1 has been on TV Steve. He has another son who is older working as a Pastry Chef in Orlando,Florida. Bob Ross also loved guns and corvettes!

By: George Curran

George Curran — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 01:10:06 +0000

After 67 years of painting and teaching, the sweetest memories have been of Bob Ross and his calming and clever ways. Today my wife and I had a thrill watching one of his shows.