Bob Ross’ patient teaching and “wet on wet” painting techniques helped introduce thousands of amateur painters to the art world.

The “serious” art establishment might not have had much time for Ross—and the contempt was mutual—but even now, 14 years after his death, Ross’ iconic show The Joy of Painting still enjoys a large following in syndication. Let’s take a look at five things you might not know about the man who brought us so many happy little trees.


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