Oil Paint
Oil paint combines pigment with drying oil and cures more slowly than water-based paint.
Painter
Bob Ross
Bob Ross was an American painter, art instructor, and television host best known for The Joy of Painting and his approachable wet-on-wet oil-painting lessons.
Related: Claude Monet · J. M. W. Turner
Bob Ross quick facts
A concise reference for his life, work, and painting approach.
| Full name | Robert Norman Ross |
|---|---|
| Born | October 29, 1942 · Daytona Beach, Florida, U.S. |
| Died | July 4, 1995 · Orlando, Florida, U.S. |
| Occupations | Painter, art instructor, and television host |
| Known for | The Joy of Painting |
| Primary medium | Oil paint |
| Painting method | Wet-on-wet |
| Common subjects | Landscapes, mountains, forests, lakes, and waterfalls |
Sources: EBSCO Research Starters, PBS, and The Bob Ross Experience.
Paint types used
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Surface types used
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Canvas
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Bob Ross articles
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