About Bob Ross By: Marko Stanišić

 Who was Bob Ross?

Robert Ross  was an American painter, art instructor, and television host. He was
the creator and host of „The Joy of Painting“, an instructional television
program that aired from 1983 to 1994 on PBS in the United States, and also aired
in Canada, Latin America, and Europe. (You can still find his episodes on
YouTube).
 Where was Bob Ross born, and on what date?
Ross was born in Daytona Beach, Florida, to Jack and Ollie Ross, and raised
in Orlando, Florida. He was born on 29th of October 1942.

 When did he started painting?

-to answer this question, you need a little backstory:
He completing one year of high school and working for a time as a
carpenter with his father, Ross enlisted at age 18 in the United States Air
Force. 

During his 20-year tenure with the U.S. Air Force, Ross developed a taste
for painting after attending an art class at the Anchorage U.S.O. club. He
found himself frequently at odds with many of his painting instructors, who
were more interested in abstract painting. In Ross's own words: "They'd tell
you what makes a tree, but they wouldn't tell you how to paint a tree."
And that what inspired him leter to create telvison show „The Joy of
Painting“.
he learned the technique that would make his career—the wet-on-wet
(alla prima) oil painting technique. This technique can be also user for
watercolors, gouache and acrilic paint.

 What is wet – on – wet technique?

The wet-on-wet technique involved applying oil paint on top of still-wet oil
paint, rather than waiting between layers for the paint to dry. This allowed
the composition to be completed quickly, which made the technique
particularly suitable for the half-hour television program structure. 
 What made Bob Ross THE BOB ROSS?
Ross projected a loveable hippie persona, sporting a permed afro and
denim shirts and jeans and a soothing and intimate speaking voice that
made the viewer feel as if it were a personal, one-on-one painting lesson.
-He also amazed viewers with his effortless painting method, creating
detailed landscapes over the course of 30 minutes with the help of a
housepainting brush and a palette knife, chatting and offering words of
encouragement as he painted.
Over the years, his folksy approach and references to “happy little” trees
and clouds endeared him further to his fans.

 When did Bob Ross died and how?

He died on July 4th 1995, New Smyrna Beach, Florida. He died from
Lymphoma (which is a group of blood cancers that develop from
lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell). Signs and symptoms may include
enlarged lymph nodes, fever, drenching sweats, unintended weight loss,
itching, and constantly feeling tired. ~ Wikipedia ) in his 52 years.