
Oval Barn
Bob Ross paints a happy little winterscape in the shape of an oval, complete with an inviting, cozy barn and lacy bushes.
American painter Bob Ross offers soothing words of encouragement to viewers and painting hobbyists in an enormously popular series that has captivated audiences worldwide since 1982. Ross is a cult figure, with nearly two million Facebook followers and 3,000 instructors globally. His soothing, nurturing personality is therapy for the weary, and his respect for nature and wildlife helps heighten environmental awareness.
In this series, Ross demonstrates his unique painting technique, which eliminates the need for each layer of paint to dry. In real time, he creates tranquil scenes taken from nature, including his trademark 鈥榟appy鈥� clouds, cascading waterfalls, snow-covered forests, serene lakes and distant mountain summits.
Many of Bob鈥檚 faithful viewers are not painters at all. They are relaxing and unwinding with Bob鈥檚 gentle manner and encouraging words, captivated by the magic taking place on the canvas.
In this segment from the series, Bob paints a happy little winterscape in the shape of an oval, complete with an inviting, cozy barn and lacy bushes.