More from Bob Ross
If I paint something, I don’t want to have to explain what it is.
Bob RossBob Ross I don’t know if anything in nature ever grows exactly the same, but they are always exactly as the way it should be, perfectly itself.
Bob RossBob Ross I can’t think of anything more rewarding than being able to express yourself to others through painting.
Bob RossBob Ross We don’t make mistakes, just happy little accidents.
Bob RossBob Ross Didn’t you know you had that much power? You can move mountains. You can do anything.
Bob RossBob Ross Talent is a pursued interest. Anything that you’re willing to practice, you can do.
Bob RossBob Ross Just let go – and fall like a little waterfall.
Bob RossBob Ross Ever make mistakes in life? Let’s make them birds. Yeah, they’re birds now.
Bob RossBob Ross Painting will bring a lot of good thoughts to your heart.
Bob RossBob Ross Never think about the mistakes you made. Think about the mistakes you will make.
Bob RossBob Ross Gotta give him a friend. Like I always say, ‘Everyone needs a friend.
Bob RossBob Ross We want happy paintings. Happy paintings. If you want sad things, watch the news.
Bob RossBob Ross Exercising the imagination, experimenting with talents, being creative; these things, to me, are truly the windows to your soul.
Bob RossBob Ross Wash the brush, just beats the devil out of it.
Bob RossBob Ross All you need to paint is a few tools, a little instruction, and a vision in your mind.
Bob RossBob Ross We artists are a different breed of people. We’re a happy bunch.
Bob RossBob Ross
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AurthurAurthur Nothing is more terrifying than falling in love.
Helena DegnHelena Degn People who cannot see through souls will keep searching for beauty in faces and will never find it.
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