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Bob Ross...The Joy of Painting

Not sure if we have any artists here, (I'm referring to the paint and brushes variety), but there is a program currently on Sky Arts in two programs between 8.00-9.00 am weekdays with Bob Ross, he's dead now, but used to watch this in the 80's, and helped get me through Covid and lockdown.
He's the personification of chill and calm, and what he creates on canvas in 30 minutes is really amazing and relaxing to watch it all unfold, so if interested thought it could be worth a watch should time permit...
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  • shirty5
    shirty5 Posts: 19,235
    Tony Hart is a better watch
  • eastterrace6168
    eastterrace6168 Posts: 22,536
    shirty5 said:
    Tony Hart is a better watch
    Agree Tony Hart is good as well, but Ross's style is totally different...mater of opinions of course. 
  • gringo
    gringo Posts: 584
    edited June 29
    Not sure if we have any artists here, (I'm referring to the paint and brushes variety), but there is a program currently on Sky Arts in two programs between 8.00-9.00 am weekdays with Bob Ross, he's dead now, but used to watch this in the 80's, and helped get me through Covid and lockdown.
    He was the personification of an old Hippyand what he creates on canvas in 30 minutes is really amazing and relaxing to watch it all unfold, so if interested thought it could be worth a watch should time permit...
    I did like his programme though, even though his pictures look a bit samey- I think they used to sell them in a Bluewater arcade shop.
  • mid_life_crisis
    mid_life_crisis Posts: 3,263
    A great watch. 
    Hugely talented artist (not that I'm an expert) and a seriously chilled out dude.
  • Gribbo
    Gribbo Posts: 8,485
    RC_CAFC said:
    According to Bob, signing Ahadme wasn’t a mistake, just a happy little accident.
    This needs a promote
  • eaststandmike
    eaststandmike Posts: 14,956
    shirty5 said:
    Tony Hart is a better watch
    Matter of opinion, personally I feel Hart is vastly inferior to Ross.
  • Gribbo
    Gribbo Posts: 8,485
    If we're talking about great artists that left an impression, feel thet Rolf Harris deserves a mention
  • Bedsaddick
    Bedsaddick Posts: 24,750
    I remember my parents having the book “ The Joy Of Sex” back in the seventies. 🤮 Is it the same illustrator? 
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  • up_the_valley
    up_the_valley Posts: 4,186
    Been watching this for a few years. Very good. He has a painting already completed just off camera, which he occasionally glances at whilst painting the new one. Very relaxing tv.
  • bobmunro
    bobmunro Posts: 20,848
    I remember my parents having the book “ The Joy Of Sex” back in the seventies. 🤮 Is it the same illustrator? 

    Not sure - I'll check.

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  • RC_CAFC
    RC_CAFC Posts: 1,756
    Gribbo said:
    RC_CAFC said:
    According to Bob, signing Ahadme wasn’t a mistake, just a happy little accident.
    This needs a promote
    What a way to celebrate my 40th birthday this weekend that would be… 
  • eastterrace6168
    eastterrace6168 Posts: 22,536
    Gribbo said:
    If we're talking about great artists that left an impression, feel thet Rolf Harris deserves a mention
    Don't lower the tone...🤦‍♂️
  • eastterrace6168
    eastterrace6168 Posts: 22,536
    edited June 28
    RC_CAFC said:
    Gribbo said:
    RC_CAFC said:
    According to Bob, signing Ahadme wasn’t a mistake, just a happy little accident.
    This needs a promote
    What a way to celebrate my 40th birthday this weekend that would be… 


    ...HAPPY BIRTHDAY MATE...🍻
  • golfaddick
    golfaddick Posts: 33,630
    edited June 28
    I thought this was going to be about the artist from the Fast Show....   


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  • Chippycafc
    Chippycafc Posts: 14,150
    edited June 28
    He is an incredible painter. You think that's going to look crap and it turns out to be a work of art. 

    Died too young but a heavy smoker I believe. Not sure but I think the family won't sell his paintings... Maybe wrong. 
  • SuedeAdidas
    SuedeAdidas Posts: 7,743
    Not sure if we have any artists here, (I'm referring to the paint and brushes variety), but there is a program currently on Sky Arts in two programs between 8.00-9.00 am weekdays with Bob Ross, he's dead now, but used to watch this in the 80's, and helped get me through Covid and lockdown.
    He's the personification of chill and calm, and what he creates on canvas in 30 minutes is really amazing and relaxing to watch it all unfold, so if interested thought it could be worth a watch should time permit...
    I like watching him…….but he seems to do the same 4 or 5 paintings over and over again. 
  • Chippycafc
    Chippycafc Posts: 14,150
    He gets so far on a painting and you think stop that's brilliant. Then he does a bit more and it becomes incredible. 
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  • Valiantphil
    Valiantphil Posts: 6,410
     Bob Ross is quality. 
  • eastterrace6168
    eastterrace6168 Posts: 22,536
    edited June 28
    Not sure if we have any artists here, (I'm referring to the paint and brushes variety), but there is a program currently on Sky Arts in two programs between 8.00-9.00 am weekdays with Bob Ross, he's dead now, but used to watch this in the 80's, and helped get me through Covid and lockdown.
    He's the personification of chill and calm, and what he creates on canvas in 30 minutes is really amazing and relaxing to watch it all unfold, so if interested thought it could be worth a watch should time permit...
    I like watching him…….but he seems to do the same 4 or 5 paintings over and over again. 
    It's all about education, he's giving painting advice and help on how to get certain effects and perception of depth using colour changes whilst creating what I feel is a very realistic finished article, he is always inviting people to paint along with him...
    He's painted some extraordinary stuff on oval canvas's, also using tape to create effects of looking through a window, so some different and varied stuff, and very clever.
  • Callumcafc
    Callumcafc Posts: 63,770
    https://www.twitch.tv/bobross

    Bob Ross marathon every weekend on Twitch TV…
  • PopIcon
    PopIcon Posts: 5,970
    bobmunro said:
    I remember my parents having the book “ The Joy Of Sex” back in the seventies. 🤮 Is it the same illustrator? 

    Not sure - I'll check.

    Rik Mayall in Bottom  Rik mayall Rik mayall bottom Comedy tv

    I don't think i've got time to grow a beard....
  • DOUCHER
    DOUCHER Posts: 7,905
    I took up painting in covid - something to kill the boredom - very therapeutic and got half decent at it -- not picked up a brush since the pubs re opened. - gonna get the brushes back out though 
  • up_the_valley
    up_the_valley Posts: 4,186
    I'm not a painter, but like to think I'm reasonably good at drawing, mainly pencil but quite good with charcoal. Bob's paintings can seem repetitive, but every artist has their strong points, and he was very good at what he did.
  • SporadicAddick
    SporadicAddick Posts: 6,860
    He is an incredible painter. You think that's going to look crap and it turns out to be a work of art. 

    Died too young but a heavy smoker I believe. Not sure but I think the family won't sell his paintings... Maybe wrong. 
    “Bob Ross” is still a big art business in the US. An interesting documentary on Netflix (if still available) about how the rights to his name and brand are owned to the exclusion of his family.
  • MrOneLung
    MrOneLung Posts: 26,857
    The only artist I have time for is @shine166

    geometrics or nothing !!!!!
  • eaststandmike
    eaststandmike Posts: 14,956
    DOUCHER said:
    I took up painting in covid - something to kill the boredom - very therapeutic and got half decent at it -- not picked up a brush since the pubs re opened. - gonna get the brushes back out though 
    I have a couple of rooms that need decorating if you fancy it 😁