Bob Ross

A behind-the-scenes look at the beloved public television personality's journey from humble beginnings to an American pop-culture icon. "The Happy Painter" reveals the public and private sides of Bob Ross through loving accounts from close friends and family, childhood photographs and rare archival footage. Interviewees recount his gentle, mild-mannered demeanor and unwavering dedication to wildlife, and disclose little-known facts about his hair, his fascination with fast cars and more. Film clips feature Bob Ross with mentor William Alexander and the rough-cut of the first "Joy of Painting" episode from 1982. Famous Bob Ross enthusiasts, including talk-show pioneer Phil Donahue, film stars Jane Seymour and Terrence Howard, chef Duff Goldman and country music favorites Brad Paisley and Jerrod Niemann, provide fascinating insights into the man, the artist and his legacy.

Bob Ross, the host of television’s favorite art show The Joy of Painting, paints one painting - Winter Nocturne - with complete instructions for you to follow in this exclusive 60 minute DVD. Bob goes into the entire “how to” details for each painting providing you with excellent reference tools for your home studio. This episode was never seen on television!

Bob Ross, the host of television’s favorite art show The Joy of Painting, paints one painting - Winter Harmony - with complete instructions for you to follow in this exclusive 60 minute DVD. Bob goes into the entire “how to” details for each painting providing you with excellent reference tools for your home studio. This episode was never seen on television!

Bob Ross, the host of television’s favorite art show The Joy of Painting, paints one painting - Times Past - with complete instructions for you to follow in this exclusive 60 minute DVD. Bob goes into the entire “how to” details for each painting providing you with excellent reference tools for your home studio. This episode was never seen on television!

Bob Ross, the host of television’s favorite art show The Joy of Painting, paints one painting - Winter Glory - with complete instructions for you to follow in this exclusive 60 minute DVD. Bob goes into the entire “how to” details for each painting providing you with excellent reference tools for your home studio. This episode was never seen on television!

Bob Ross, the host of television’s favorite art show The Joy of Painting, paints one painting - Peace Offerings Of Summer - with complete instructions for you to follow in this exclusive 60 minute DVD. Bob goes into the entire “how to” details for each painting providing you with excellent reference tools for your home studio. This episode was never seen on television!

Bob Ross, the host of television's favorite art show The Joy of Painting, paints one painting - Grandeur of Summer - with complete instructions for you to follow in this exclusive 60 minute DVD. Bob goes into the entire "how to" details for each painting providing you with excellent reference tools for your home studio. This episode was never seen on television!

Bob Ross brought joy to millions as the world's most famous art instructor. But a battle for his business empire cast a shadow over his happy trees.

The Joy of Painting was an American television show hosted by painter Bob Ross that taught its viewers techniques for landscape oil painting. Although Ross could complete a painting in half an hour, the intent of the show was not to teach viewers "speed painting". Rather, he intended for viewers to learn certain techniques within the time that the show was allotted. The show began on January 11, 1983, and lasted until May 17, 1994, a year before Ross' death.