Painting with Bob Ross: Learn to paint in oil step by step!

Description

'All you need is the desire to make beautiful things happen on canvas...; In 1982, The Joy of Painting with Bob Ross made its debut on public television. The unrehearsed, unedited show soon became a favorite among aspiring artists and painters. Almost 40 years and 403 episodes after his on-air debut, and decades after his untimely passing, Bob Ross still has enormous global popularity as a beloved painter, affable TV personality, and cultural icon. Painting with Bob Ross: Landscapes introduces artists and Bob Ross fans to the basics of painting landscapes with his specially formulated oil paints. With art instruction from Bob Ross himself, artists of all ages will enjoy Painting with Bob Ross: Landscapes, as his 'happy accidents' approach makes this challenging subject matter enjoyable for artists of all skill levels.

Founded in 1922 by artist Walter T. Foster, Walter Foster Publishing, an imprint of The Quarto Group, is the worlds leading publisher of instructional art books and kits for adults and children. Walter Fosters diverse selection of drawing, painting, doodling, and mixed media art books and kits have created a foundation for millions of beginning, intermediate, and advanced artists looking to hone their talents, learn new techniques, and discover different mediums. From color mixing recipes and art tools to the fundamentals of drawing and painting, Walter Fosters books cover a wide variety of topics and mediums across a broad spectrum of traditional and eclectic subject matter for artists of all skill levels. Walter Foster Publishing continues to expand its offerings every year, producing cutting-edge art-instruction books and kits for a worldwide audience.

By offering high-quality images, detailed supply lists, and expert advice straight from the artist, Painting with Bob Ross assures the authenticity of each art lesson, providing painters with ample, anxiety-free guidance and keeping Ross' words and legacy alive. After all, it was Ross himself who once noted that "all you need to paint is a few tools, a little instruction, and a vision in your mind." A perfect resource for seasoned painters and amateur artists alike. * My Modern Met * For some, learning a new creative skill may be best accomplished in private rather than in a formal class setting. Painting with Bob Ross gives beginners a perfect format to gain mastery creating landscapes in oil. ... The fun you'll have in the process - not to mention your utter absorption in the act of putting brush to canvas - will fill many hours of leisure time. When you've created your own work of art, the sense of accomplishment will surely enhance your life. -- The Beacon