Bob Ross really said it was a skill issue
Flexed on em too
Obligatory fun fact, Bob Ross speaks the way he does because, in military boot camp, he felt like everyone was too aggresive and angry and he promised himself he would never use that tone with people.
I remember that story mostly cause I like the image in my mind if a Bob Ross really not fitting in in the military, haha.
He served for 20 years, it wasn’t just boot camp. In that time he learned to paint, and eventually earned more money painting than he was getting in the Air Force and retired. The core is accurate though, he said that he was tired of being mean and didn’t want to yell anymore.
His time in the military also heavily influenced his landscape paintings. He was stationed in Alaska, and thought it had some of the most breathtaking landscapes he had ever seen. That’s why so many of his paintings feature rolling mountain ranges and evergreens.
I didn’t want to cite the years because I wasn’t sure on that point, but wow I forgot it was that long.
He felt that he was too angry. He kept the afro that he wore because he said that it’s a soft look and his other hair reminded him of who he was. He used to have cool, attitude, greaser hair.
“Fuck, I’m out of yellow. Uhhh, I’ll just do a grey one and make up a story about a colorblind guy. They’ll love it.”
J/k I don’t doubt the story
Yeah, “anyone can paint” is a big theme that Bob harped on a lot through the series run. He talks about it almost every episode, and that’s kind of the point of “the joy of painting”. It’s not a talent show, it’s to show you that it’s a lot more fun and less difficult than you might think.
The guy who makes and sells his own paints running out of ochre would be hilarious though.
It’s funny you mentioned yellow, because at the end of this episode he also unveils a nearly identical painting he did with sepia tones instead. He only used white, black, and a burnt umber (deep brown) to mix the sepia tones.
“So I showed him that its not his disability, just his glaring lack of talent.”
I for one would like to see Gordon Ramsay host the worlds angriest painting show.
Bob Ross was a gift to the whole human species, we didn’t deserve him.
My brain still can’t comprehend that picture is all grey
The pictures isn’t all grey. The painting is, but Bob, his shirt, etc. are all in color. :)
Leave.
points fingerguns
I’ve seen this episode a few times, and it turns out great. Your brain sort of fills in the gaps.
Bob accidentally dunks on a colorblind guy
Recently been to an exhibition by Robert Ryman in Musée l’orangerie in Paris, and it only contained paintings in white. And as strange as that might sound, it was quite interesting to see all the creativy that’s possible within such restrictions. His work focused on all other aspects, such as the subtle differences in whiteness, the texture of the paint and the way it’s displayed in it’s surroundings. Wouldn’t recommend it to everyone, but if you’re interested in visual art then it’s worth a visit. It makes you aware of elements that you could otherwise easily forget.
oh no
Gets killed by SCP-096
No rules UFC-style cage match between Bob Ross and Mr. Rogers. Only one man comes out alive. Which man is the victor?
I love Bob Ross, but Mr. Rogers won the Ultimate Showdown.
“Many lives were claimed but eventually, the champion stood, The rest saw the better, Mr. Rogers in a blood stained sweater.”
Yuh Bob was a Master Sgt for medical admin in the USAF, but Mr Rogers was Marine infantry.
just to show that any one can paint. What about the blind?
Really thick acrylic paints, layered and contoured to make a painting that can be appreciated by touch.
They can have a go, it’ll probably be shit though.
Nah, I’d paint.
