I Tried Following A Bob Ross Painting With A Bob Ross Painting Kit

[@AnthonyCrammen]

If you fail once, try again and fail a second time! 🙃

[@islayardley]

My life moto

[@AnthonyCrammen]

@@islayardley 🤣🤣

[@MrGigihp]

Upside down in a weird way it's ok😅

[@alexiscraftyourlifeaway9587]

Yes keep trying until you run out of paint ☺️

[@alexiscraftyourlifeaway9587]

Yes keep trying until you run out of paint 🙂🙂

[@Meowgismom]

Bob Ross facts: He was in the US Air Force for 20 years and retired as a Master Sergeant, I can’t even imagine gentle, soft spoken Bob Ross as a sergeant. His hair was permed, he hated it, but he became known for his Afro so he kept it. He absolutely adored animals rescued and cared for injured animals. He seemed like a gentle soul! I have never tried oil painting and most likely never will. You should have left the liquid white, canvas primer, dry before starting to paint., that would have helped some with the mixing, other than that I’m clueless. I’m not brave enough to attempt a Bob painting so you are one step ahead of me on that one. Maybe someday, but not with oil paint. Thanks for another entertaining video and have a great weekend!

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Oh wow I didn't know he was a sergeant!! It was my first time using liquid white and I have no idea what it's made from but I recorded this video ages ago and the painting is still wet! 😆😆😆 I don't think it's ever going to dry! 🤣🤣 It's one reason why I don't like oil paint, I just find it sooooo difficult to use! If you do try one use acrylic for sure!! 😁😁 Ah and no problem! 😊😊

[@davobmw]

Bob painted wet on wet. You don’t let the liquid white dry. By painting wet on wet , blending is much easier.

[@merbearlorelei]

Bob would've been proud that you PAINTED. Period. He'd also tell you to keep trying and give yourself a break! Remember, no mistakes or bad paintings. Only happy accidents and really awesome abstract oil paintings!

[@AnthonyCrammen]

😊😊

[@observantpolymath]

“My clouds don’t look like clouds”, said Anthony. He also remarked that Bob doesn’t exist and is dead. Anthony was oblivious to the fact that it is ideas that keeps one alive.

[@Luxinda]

Ohhhh boy... Well, my ex-h and I used to watch Bob Ross all the time back when he was still alive, and we'd just laugh so hard. Not *at* him, but because with his voice, and his comments, and his painting, it all sounded and felt like some sort of perfect dream, and we both knew that any attempts by either of us to do exactly the same things would turn out so far beyond horrible as to defy description. So we never even tried. But you *did* try. Twice! Kudos! 😁 You are way too hard on yourself (it takes one to know one). You're an amazing artist. Just not a Bob Ross clone, and that's totally ok! Have a fantastic weekend! As usual, you've gotten mine off to a great start!

[@AnthonyCrammen]

It does sound like a dream! And he makes you feel like you can do it and you just can't! 🤣🤣🤣 Ah and thanks Luxinda! 😊😊 Hope you have a great weekend too! 😁😁

[@lyndaelefsen486]

Oh Anthony I really felt your pain with this one. I love oils and really struggle with acrylic, and for me you make acrylic look easy. I’m so happy you didn’t give up and delete the video, and this is why us loyal followers love your channel. 💖

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Ah thanks Lynda! ☺️

[@TheLisab56]

YES!

[@seventhave]

For the first painting: I think you picked a VERY difficult first Bob Ross painting. All those different layers/colors of clouds are hard to achieve. I also think you may have used too much liquid white. It should just be enough to cover the canvas in a thin layer. He also works in pretty thin layers of paint, in general. I love the sky colors in the second painting - very dramatic! I also liked the mountain! I paint in oil more often than acrylic but I kind of just figured out what works for me, even though my methods may not be traditional for oils. I've tried a handful of Bob Ross paintings and liked 2 of them, but my portraits are awesome. Your crafts, creativity, and perseverance is awesome. Can't wait to see what you do next week!

[@sarahmallonee]

Hey Anthony I would love to see you give this a redo but with acrylic paint cause I'm sure u would slay it. At least you tried and that's more than the majority of us can say. Love ya

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Yeah I think I would do much better with acrylics if I tried again 😅😅

[@artg4319]

These paintings give me abstract volcano vibes.

[@AnthonyCrammen]

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[@joanieraftis7334]

Anthony.. I was waiting for your video all day. Myself and Elliott (8) really enjoyed it. And as Elliott just said when I asked him did he want to tell you anything " good job for trying, and you made a very good mountain". We love you, have a great weekend x

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Awww glad you both enjoyed it! 😊😊 Tell Elliott I say Hi! And thank you! 😆😆 Hope you both have a great weekend too! 😁😁

[@NigelCamden]

That second one was really good! Especially the mountain over that mystical red. I would hang it on my wall!

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Ah thanks Nigel! 😁

[@kathleenbryant7531]

I liked the second one too!

[@lynneewer1500]

I’m so proud of you for trying a second one without the liquid white. And I really like your second attempt. It looks like a volcanic scene to me. It may not be a Bob Ross but it IS an Anthony Crammen and maybe that is just the way you paint in oils. I think I would have switched to acrylics for my second attempt. That would have been really interesting to see. ❤

[@ElizabethBennett-v8l]

Thank you so much. You are the first artist, in a tutorial that I've watched, to make me LOL. Seriously, I was with you and understanding where you were coming from the whole time. I think I laughed so much because I could relate. I am still learning, and I have had many discouraging moments, and results with my paintings. Thank you for showing that it happens to all of us. Ok, maybe some more than others... Also, you get several points for reminding us of Bob Ross and his positive attitude. When I first saw him paint, I didn't "get" him, and I laughed at his happy little trees. Now I am a painter too, and I still laugh. Now, I like it when he talks about the happy little trees. I laugh because I am happy and enjoying the moment. You have me as a new subscriber. 😊

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Ah no problem! Glad you enjoyed it! 😁😁 And welcome to the channel! 😊😊

[@MysticHeather]

The trick is to put very very little liquid white, he even says to take a paper towel to your canvas and wipe it down after applying liquid white to take off any excess. The first one had too much and the second one obviously not enough lol it’s ok ant, I’m sure w that tidbit of info you could make a beautiful Bob Ross painting 💖

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Ah that would make sense 😅

[@wtglb]

Oh, I feel your pain! I get excited to do a project and if it turns out to be shite, I go into a funk and don't do any art for a while. Props for trying a second time, I don't think I would have kept on, lol!

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Haha sounds exactly like me!! Oh I wasn't going to but I just couldn't live with myself if that first one was my actual attempt 🤣🤣🤣

[@anwarallie]

I had to laugh when you smirked as Bob Ross said "The cloud just floats around and has a good time all day". 😂Bob Ross is great though, but I'm not brave enough to try oil painting. Nice video 👍🏻

[@johnodinsson3635]

It doesn't look like the Ross one, but it still looks great! You took inspiration from Ross and made you own piece...part of what art is about! Well done!

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Ah thanks John! 😄

[@melissaking5529]

Two thoughts: Painting #1 turn it into an abstract. Painting 2 much better turn the bottom into more of an abstract grassy woodsy area. 3. I would love to see you try again with acrylic. I get the same way you do, completely frustrated and over the whole thing when I try to follow someone else. I realized I'm not them but maybe I can learn how to blend or how to work my palette knife more. When it all goes wrong, just make a mess and enjoy making the mess and sometimes you end up with trash other times it's a real piece of art.

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Ah thanks Melissa! Yeah I definitely found the oils a tad frustrating 😅😅

[@MrGigihp]

How can I make you understand that You fekken brighten up my life so much! TY♡

[@AnthonyCrammen]

N'awww!! 🥰🥰🥰

[@Smoopy]

"I'm not allowed to go on the yellow" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@AnthonyCrammen]

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[@becurious17]

Aww, Anthony, I'm sending you a virtual hug! 🫂 I've totally had those super frustrating painting sessions where I just feel like a pile of shit at the end of a major struggle!! 😫 But I applaud your efforts and the fact that you give this painting multiple attempts. 👏🏼 And for what it's worth, I really truly like your second painting! It's nothing like Bob's, but I dig the mood and vibe of it. 🙌🏼💙

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Ah thanks Tiffany! 😊😊

[@Sulzie65]

Love Bob Ross. I always watched him on Saturdays on PBS before he passed. They sell a lot of Bob Ross stuff in the US. Mostly overpriced so I don’t get it. His voice was calming. He was enjoyable to watch. Him and Julia Child were favorites. ❤️

[@Sulzie65]

And your second painting looks cool. I think with the oil paint less is more and lots of criss cross blending! Proud if you to attempt twice!

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Yeah definitely got carried away! 😅 Haha thanks Janet! 😁😆

[@EmmaCarinaG]

Some Bob Ross videos are a lot more difficult than others! Your second attempt is very psychedelic, I love it! I'm like you, I get very stressed and annoyed when a painting doesn't go right. Perhaps it's a pisces thing ♓😂

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Haha thanks Emma! Oh it might well be! I was well fed up! 😆😆

[@carlycharlesworth1497]

Ant, go and create something you are good at, just to help you end the day in a positive frame of mind. I understand how you feel hun. I struggle with lots of seemingly simple things in my life, from crafts, right up to walking across a room without falling. It's beyond frustrating I know! At least you gave it a go tho! You didn't give up without at least trying it first. I admire you for that! So don't be so hard on yourself. I hope you sleep well and wake up determined to do something interesting with your weekend. Don't let yourself wallow in defeat. You're only defeated it you believe you are. God bless you and give you peace hun. I will be praying for you.

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Thanks Carly! Hope you have a great weekend too! 😊

[@DiscoKittie]

It's Mt Doom! If two little guys with hairy feet show up, you'll know why! 🤣

[@AnthonyCrammen]

🤣🤣

[@WaverleyWanderer]

You have discovered that happy clouds drown in a sea of liquid white. The second shows progress with practice, though may be the phallic trees are always going to look happier. Keep practicing and one day soon you are going to need to get that perm to finish off the Bob Ross look.

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Haha for sure! 😅😅 Oh I think I'd rock a perm! 😆😆

[@tracyharper2121]

You’re brave tinkering with oil paints, they scare the crap out of me! And they take so long to dry, very frustrating!

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Oh I know!! I'm terrible with oils!! 🙈🙈

[@shellandshilo]

Hey at least you gave it a try Anthony and that second painting was very cool the mountain had depth to it and like Bob your an animal lover you have a kind heart that's why I love your videos that kindness and honesty shines through

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Ah thanks Shell! ☺️☺️

[@shelbyboolou8010]

Aww this brought back memories as me and my mum used to Bob Ross, neither of us had one ounce of painting skills though but my mum used to love watching his pictures come to life (or she fancied him lol) I can’t draw stick men so your painting was impressive. It’s just frustrating sometimes when no matter how hard we try we just can’t do something and in my case the more effort I put in the worse mess I make lol. Thank you for making my Friday brighter again xx

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Ah thanks Shelby! Oh for sure! It was the oil paint hands down that cause me the problems 😅😅

[@dulainey9453]

This is not a fail!! I would buy it in a heartbeat, it looks incredible! I love it!

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Ah thanks! You could have it for free, I hate it! 🙈🙈🙈

[@dulainey9453]

@@AnthonyCrammen don't toy with me man! I will send you my address RIGHT NOW! haha 😂😂

[@AnthonyCrammen]

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[@lumo9701]

You actually made an ice cube….. it’s awesome

[@janmclellan8963]

OMG I never even knew Bob Ross had a kit wow I remember watching him fascinated! I was very disappointed when I saw pre- sketched pictures and thought he was very unprofessional to pre -sketch his paintings mind you I was only 12!!!Cheers Jan from Vancouver Island

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Yep he has his very own kits! 😁

[@YARNBARF]

Yes, you definitely added too much white. You know you have added the perfect amount when you touch your finger to the canvas and only your fingertip ridges have a small amount of paint. I took a wet on wet oil painting class and properly priming your canvas is key.

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Ah I see! 😅 I have no idea when it comes to oils, I did get lessons in underpainting etc but could never grasp it 🙈

[@TheLisab56]

Use paper towels to clean the oil paint off. Wipe each section straight across until you see canvas again. Use fluffier brushes and get some more colors. I LIKED your second attempt! Oil paint is a pain in the ASS. I paint with acrylics and regular wall paint when it's on sale. Try the same technique with acrylics and use a slow drying medium. Gives you more time to blend. Don't be so hard on yourself. The THIRD time's the charm! I painted wall murals for years. Never knew I could paint! Trial and error. I thought blue and red made purple... WRONG! If you want a gorgeous purple, you use Quinacridone Magenta and a small amount of Cerulean Blue. Oh. My. God! It is sooo beautiful. I'll post a little video on my channel. It's amazing! Never feel bad my dear boy. You are very talented.

[@kingmerry10]

Hey Ant, thanks for this weekend's Bob Ross inspired video 😁😁 You really are too hard on yourself - your paintings were really original and not just Bob Ross copies 😊 As you say, oil painting is super difficult and can take years to master (and the lengthy drying times and inflexible nature was one of the reasons why acrylics came along) 😆 Plus, Bob Ross had been doing these kind of paintings for years before he had his TV show - and he always did a first version of each painting before filming so he knew exactly what to do on camera!

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Ah no problem! 😁 And thanks! It was definitely harder than I thought it was going to be! 😅😅 Oh well he's just a natural isn't he, I wish I could be more like Bob Ross 🙈🙈

[@kingmerry10]

@@AnthonyCrammen You're very welcome 😄😄 I'm sure Bob's first oil painting wasn't anything like his polished later ones! 😝 And don't forget that you experiment with all kinds of artistic media, whereas Bob only did painting - you're two very different kinds of artist and so you can't really draw a direct comparison 😀When did you last see Bob Ross dressed as a sexy chocolate orange?? 🤣🤣

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Haha very true!! He'd of been waaaaaay more popular if he dressed as a sexy chocolate orange! 😆😆

[@kingmerry10]

@@AnthonyCrammen Oh definitely!! 😂😂 Hope you're enjoying the start to the weekend and that you've got some fun crafts planned to keep you busy!! 😁😁

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Ah thanks! 😁 Hope you have a great weekend too! 😁😁

[@Kelmot]

I feel your pain I try but I cannot paint but 2 things that might help you is do the white fill and let it dry for a few days and the way he spreads his out is by not putting so much on you can always put more on but not take away when he's painting and spreading it out you can hear its a very nearly dry brush I hope you tackle it again one day I'm sure you will win the battle one day and I look forward to seeing you achieving it xxx

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Thanks Kelmot! 😁

[@Kelmot]

@@AnthonyCrammen your very welcome you bring me such joy keep being you don't ever change x

[@aicirtkciub9167]

I liked the red and yellow part. It looked scary and cool

[@AnthonyCrammen]

😅😅

[@islayardley]

Never clicked so fast....I just know chaos will unfold🤣🥰

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Oh without a doubt!!! 🙈🙈🙈

[@gallopingkitty]

Way too hard on yourself !!! You were trying something without all the proper materials ... and you were doing great ! Although I can understand why you feel the way you do .. it is certainly how i feel everytime I try something that seems so easy but definitely is not ! Love your videos and your willingness to give everything a go to see what you can do .. :) Hugs to you !

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Ah thank you! I guess I just thought it was going to be easier than it was 😅😅

[@RaesTurquoiseTurtle]

You did great my attempt would be absolute shit no matter what paint I used. I get super frustrated too I feel your pain. However I plan to absolutely nail the watermelon keg next weekend, mybtapnwas delivered today 🤣

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Ah thanks Raes! Ooooo!! Well have fun with it! It was super easy to attach! 😁😁

[@edward3dofficial]

I always enjoy your videos. Are you on TikTok ? I feel like you would be a hit with your humor and colorful visuals.

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Ah thanks! 😊 I post clips of my main videos on TikTok but not a massive lover of the platform so don't make proper 'TikToks' lol 😅😅

[@janellekm]

Maybe waiting for the white to dry may have help. 😊 Does he also wait until his paint is dry before adding the next and we don't see that or be told that? It doesn't have to the look the same because it is your inspired by him piece of art.

[@liamrocks01]

I think I prefer your 2nd one to Bob's. The red looks ace.

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Ah thanks! I wasn't a fan of mine 😅😅

[@deathbearbrown]

You are being too hard on yourself! Oil paint is very different than acrylic and it's a new medium for you. It blends differently and dries differently. It's a whole thing just to get used to working with it. Your second painting has such bold lush colors. It honestly is really nice. I would not call that a fail at all.

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Ah thanks Sue! 😊

[@Tizer25911]

Washing brushes & reading instructions 🤣😂

[@AnthonyCrammen]

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[@gavin.d.m]

Oh Anthony. It's art. Love your expressionist piece. [Does this help,? 🤣]

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Haha a little bit 🤣🤣

[@timmyke26]

it kinda looks like superman's ice fort in the jungle

[@AnthonyCrammen]

True! 😅

[@milenaklien9308]

I like your painting, but I don't like oil painting because you can't wash your brushes with water and you have to wait ages for to dry.

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Ah thanks Milena! Oh same! I think oil paint is a nightmare to work with!! 😬😬

[@Smoopy]

This is one of my faves ever. God I laughed 🤣🤣🤣

[@AnthonyCrammen]

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[@user-nf6zf8oj8d]

Ok, so second one is finished now, well , it’s very abstract. I will stand by what I said in my first comment 😊. Still looks better then my Jay Lee effort anyway 😁xx

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Haha thanks! 😆😆

[@scottiebrunetti6968]

I did the same painting yesterday!!

[@AnthonyCrammen]

I hope you managed to do better than me! 😅

[@scottiebrunetti6968]

I think you should've use a little less liquid white :D

[@joyceknapp3479]

No one is good without practice

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Very true! 😅

[@user-nf6zf8oj8d]

Oh dear Anthony I felt your pain because I tried to do the Jay Lee painting and it looked utterly shite whereas yours was really, really good. You must hold on to that success 🤣, cause after all nobody likes a show off . However you haven’t finished yet so I’ll not judge this one just yet 🙃

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Oh no! Haha I will indeed! Oh well it doesn't get any better!! 🙈🙈🙈

[@roylamb9236]

Loved it again Anthony ,was it rude to snigger? at least you haven't got the poor guys hair...... tragic

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Haha not at all! You can laugh all you want 😅😅😅

[@lilaflohr602]

Lovy you!! ❤💛💚💙💜🌈🌠

[@AnthonyCrammen]

😊😊

[@coletteduran457]

Ant, dear… I hope you try this one again using about 1/4 the amount of paint. I don’t think it’s an oil vs acrylic issue. Bob’s brush looks all but dry at all times. It is a little disappointing that the kit didn’t seem to fully equip you as well. Bob’s brushes are often quite large and no yellow ochre? Really Bob Ross kit people? I look forward to tomorrows upload and hope to see another attempt at Bob Ross in the future. Affectionately, your wannabe American auntie.

[@AnthonyCrammen]

I don't think I'll be trying again for a lonnnnng time 🤣🤣 Oh I know, the lack of colours wasn't a great start either lol.

[@louisex5954]

To much paint, only need a tiny amount and spread it thin x

[@Cumbriman]

🤣🤣 wtf! I'm no expert but I don't think your supposed to put 4 full tubes of oil paint on a small canvas and expect happy little clouds to pop up. Maybe hot glue some on instead. These videos aren't half a tonic though , I'm addicted to them so we'll done marra 😊

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Haha thanks David 😆😆

[@deborahjeanfancy]

I think you have to take into account that God had a very special talent, and many, many years of perfecting that talent. I think you need to say that YOU have a COMPLETELY DIFFERENT talent and set of skills and experiences, and are also much younger. You have your own special and unique talent!

[@AnthonyCrammen]

God?!

[@deborahjeanfancy]

@@AnthonyCrammen If you ever watch a very funny British show called PEEP SHOW, the characters refer to Bob Ross as GOD! I think it is appropriate

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Oh I see 😅

[@mormand5003]

Should've used no liquid white and let it dry more. Hell get a bloody hair dryer and dry the paint in the cool setting

[@AnthonyCrammen]

I tried after without liquid white.

[@alexiscraftyourlifeaway9587]

You did a good job. Bob is not easy to follow.

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Ah thanks Alexis! Oh definitely not! 😅😅

[@bellabella9918]

I know where u went wrong...u didn't dress like him. It might not be a Bob Ross copy but it's deffo Ant's own masterpiece 👍

[@AnthonyCrammen]

That's exactly what it was!! Here's me thinking I'm just a shit painter! It was the clothes!! 😆😆 Ah and thanks Bella! 😁😁