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Bob Ross: The Joy of Painting
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A celebration of the life and work of the pop-culture icon who gently encouraged millions to explore their creativity.
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Celebrating the soft-spoken man who encouraged millions of people to create their own art, Bob Ross: The Joy of Painting is the first-ever comprehensive overview of Bob Ross's artwork, influence on pop culture.
Full of the acclaimed signature art created by America's favourite art instructor, Bob Ross: The Joy of Painting contains more than 300 pieces of Bob's art features his most famous quotes, an essay chronicling his life and continuing effect on pop culture, as well as information on the technique he used to create his art.
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Bob Ross: The Joy of Painting is widely appreciated for its detailed guidance on painting techniques, capturing the essence of Bob Ross's instructional style. Reviewers highlight the book's ability to inspire both beginners and experienced artists, praising its step-by-step approach and encouraging tone. The inclusion of Ross's famous quotes and calming philosophy is noted as a delightful aspect that enriches the reading experience.
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ISBN: 9780789332974
Publisher: Universe Publishing
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 10 October 2017
Country: United States
Imprint: Universe Publishing
Illustration: 200 COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS
Contributors:
- Introduction by Joan Kowalski
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 25.0mm
Width: 285.0mm
Height: 210.0mm
Weight: 1276g
Pages: 208
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About the Author
Bob Ross (1942-1995), was an American painter, art instructor, and the creator/host of PBS's The Joy of Painting and Beauty is Everywhere, instructional painting technique television series that originally ran from 1982 until 1994. Joan Koslwoski is the president of Bob Ross, Inc.
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