Robert Norman Ross (October 29, 1942 – July 4, 1995) 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. These Bob Ross quotes about friends, nature, mistakes, friends, sadness, talent will inspire you in life.
Best Bob Ross Quotes
- “We don’t make mistakes, just happy little accidents.” ― Bob Ross
- “I can’t think of anything more rewarding than being able to express yourself to others through painting. Exercising the imagination, experimenting with talents, being creative; these things, to me, are truly the windows to your soul.” ― Bob Ross
- “There are no mistakes, only happy accidents.” ― Bob Ross
- “Talent is a pursued interest. Anything that you’re willing to practice, you can do.” ― Bob Ross
- “There’s nothing wrong with having a tree as a friend.” ― Bob Ross, Bob Ross quotes about friends
- “It’s so important to do something every day that will make you happy.” ― Bob Ross
- “I guess I’m a little weird. I like to talk to trees and animals. That’s okay though; I have more fun than most people.” ― Bob Ross
- “Let’s get crazy.” ― Bob Ross
- “This is your world
You’re the creator
Find freedom on this canvas
Believe, that you can do it,
‘Cuz you can do it.
You can do it.” ― - “The secret to doing anything is believing that you can do it. Anything that you believe you can do strong enough, you can do. Anything. As long as you believe.” ― Bob Ross
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“It’s life. It’s interesting. It’s fun.” ― Bob Ross
- “Wash the brush, just beats the devil out of it ” ― Bob Ross
- “I think there’s an artist hidden at the bottom of every single one of us.” ― Bob Ross
- “Lets build a happy little cloud. Lets build some happy little trees.” ― Bob Ross
- “I started painting as a hobby when I was little. I didn’t know I had any talent. I believe talent is just a pursued interest. Anybody can do what I do.” ― Bob Ross
- “Go out on a limb — that’s where the fruit is.” ― Bob Ross
- “I really believe that if you practice enough you could paint the ‘Mona Lisa’ with a two-inch brush.” ― Bob Ross
- “We artists are a different breed of people. We’re a happy bunch.” ― Bob Ross
- “We want happy paintings. Happy paintings. If you want sad things, watch the news.” ― Bob Ross
- “Every day is a good day when you paint.” ― Bob Ross
- “Mix up a little more shadow color here, then we can put us a little shadow right in there. See how you can move things around? You have unlimited power on this canvas — can literally, literally move mountains” ― Bob Ross
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“Believe that you can do it cause you can do it.” ― Bob Ross
- “All you need to paint is a few tools, a little instruction, and a vision in your mind.” ― Bob Ross
- “You too can paint almighty pictures.” ― Bob Ross
- “Don’t forget to make all these little things individuals — all of them special in their own way.” ― Bob Ross
- “[Painting] will bring a lot of good thoughts to your heart.” ― Bob Ross
- “Just let go — and fall like a little waterfall.” ― Bob Ross
- “Be so very light. Be a gentle whisper.” ― Bob Ross
- “Don’t forget to tell these special people in your life just how special they are to you.” ― Bob Ross
- “Gotta give him a friend. Like I always say, ‘Everyone needs a friend.'” ― Bob Ross
- “We tell people sometimes: we’re like drug dealers, come into town and get everybody absolutely addicted to painting. It doesn’t take much to get you addicted.” ― Bob Ross
- “If I paint something, I don’t want to have to explain what it is.” ― Bob Ross
- “Use absolutely no pressure. Just like an angel’s wing.” ― Bob Ross
- “In painting, you have unlimited power. You have the ability to move mountains. You can bend rivers. But when I get home, the only thing I have power over is the garbage.” ― Bob Ross
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“You can do anything you want to do. This is your world.” ― Bob Ross
- “I taught my son to paint mountains like these, and guess what? Now he paints the best darn mountains in the industry.” ― Bob Ross
- “Water’s like me. It’s lazy. Boy, it always looks for the easiest way to do things.” ― Bob Ross
- “No pressure. Just relax and watch it happen.” ― Bob Ross
- “Now then, let’s come right down in here and put some nice big strong arms on these trees. Tree needs an arm too. It’ll hold up the weight of the forest. Little bird has to have a place to set there. There he goes…” ― Bob Ross
- “You need the dark in order to show the light.” ― Bob Ross
- “That’s where the crows will sit. But we’ll have to put an elevator to put them up there because they can’t fly, but they don’t know that, so they still try.” ― Bob Ross
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“There’s nothing in the world that breeds success like success.” ― Bob Ross
- “You can have anything you want in the world — once you help everyone around you get what they want.” ― Bob Ross
- “They say everything looks better with odd numbers of things. But sometimes I put even numbers — just to upset the critics.” ― Bob Ross
- “Isn’t it fantastic that you can change your mind and create all these happy things?” ― Bob Ross
- “You can do anything here — the only prerequisite is that it makes you happy.” ― Bob Ross
- “Anytime you learn, you gain.” ― Bob Ross
- “If we’re going to have animals around we all have to be concerned about them and take care of them.” ― Bob Ross
- “In nature, dead trees are just as normal as live trees.” ― Bob Ross, Bob Ross quotes about nature
- “Remember how free clouds are. They just lay around in the sky all day long.” ― Bob Ross
- “If you do too much, it’s going to lose its effectiveness.” ― Bob Ross
