Learn 5 key elements to Improve your Bob Ross paintings

Learn 5 key elements to Improve your Bob Ross paintings NOW! I'm often asked which Bob Ross painting should I practice? My answer is Grandeur of Summer. This has 5 key elements to Improve your Bob Ross paintings and I've covered each one in detail. My close-up video shows you the detail often missed in other tutorials. Master sky & clouds, mountains, fir trees, bushes and reflections in one scene. My 5 key elements to Improve your Bob Ross paintings
I've learned many tips and tricks over the past 20+ years as a certified instructor. My tutorial includes my Top Tips. And, how to fix those happy accidents when I go wrong 😃
So, let's paint the Grandeur of Summer together.
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Bob Ross Paints Used: Bob Ross Liquid White, Titanium White, Ph. Blue, Black, Van dyke Brown, Dark Sienna, Alizarin Crimson, Sap Green, Cad. Yellow, Indian Yellow, Red
If you don't have these Bob Ross colors use whatever you have to hand. Try and obtain some liquid white as its essential for this wet-on-wet oil painting technique At a pinch you can substitute linseed oil and a little titanium white for Liquid White
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00:00 Bob Ross 5 Key Elements
01:29 Canvas Prep
02:57 First Key Element
06:20 Second Key Element
13:01 Third Key Element
17:21 Fourth Key Element
22:57 Fifth Key Element
29:03 Guest Appearance ... guess who?

[@PaulRansonArt]

If you love this tutorial the tune into another one kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaCYemeJn65-gac Its a corker and uses complimentary colors 😃😃

[@danjensen9425]

Best instructions yet for this king of painting. I can’t thank you enough for

[@PaulRansonArt]

Your very welcome Dan. I used to struggle with so many techniques. Luckily I had great teachers and over the years I've worked to make my paintings better. Just pleased to be able to pass on a little of my journey - Happy Painting - Paul 😃😎

[@concretmixer]

My wife and I so enjoy watching and listening to you. I like how you actually show how to repair things that go wrong while painting. Keep up the fine work.

[@PaulRansonArt]

Hi to you and your wife! So pleased to hear my videos are helping you. Now a question - is your first name William? 😃

[@alswan9362]

Thank you so much The best explanation and the tone of your magical voice make the videos just pure pleasure

[@PaulRansonArt]

You're very welcome Al - I'll be dropping a new video on the channel every Sunday at 6.00pm UK time. Happy Painting - Paul 😃😎

[@SRTW67]

One of my favorite things about your tutorials is that each painting encourages me to continue to grow in confidence to try new things. It’s also important to repeat a few times one particular painting to master muscle memory, and this one in particular covers many painting techniques and sills that will improve many more types of various landscape scenes. Thank you Paul, this is a beautiful painting! Hope you and Terri have a wonderful week with your adorable and adventurous kitties! ✨🤗🖌️🎨✨

[@PaulRansonArt]

Thank you Stephanie. Next painti g tutorial is underway! 😎

[@KelasGambar]

wow amazing artwork, i love this process

[@PaulRansonArt]

Thank you so much 😀 I was facinated by your digital art and animation. Really great. I bought a VisTablet years ago but my computer wasn't capable of running the software😥 I've not used it since so maybe I'll try with my new editing PC 😃😎

[@corinnedanel9416]

SUPER PAUL I LOVE

[@PaulRansonArt]

Thank you so much Corinne - I'me pleased to hear your enjoying my tutorials 😍😎

[@kevinbaldwin1141]

A great tutorial... well done and many thanks!

[@PaulRansonArt]

Glad you enjoyed it Kevin - lots more to come😃😎

[@caaront]

I love that, I think that I will try that one until I master it.

[@PaulRansonArt]

Absolutly Arron. Its as a I suggested - a great one to practice. I think I paited this at least once a day for almost 3 weeks. It was a great learning experience for all the teacher trainers. Plus you had a painting you could do at the drop of a hat! Enjoy 😎

[@jaynesjunction]

Beautiful painting Paul and articulated very well - May propose one recommendation, please show some side shots of the brush hitting the canvas. For instance, when you round over your brush to make bushes, it would be nice to see how a rounded over edge can produce sharp points for the top of bushes. Thanks again - sure do love increasing my learning from your videos

[@PaulRansonArt]

Great suggestion! Yes, I'll set up my camera to capture a side shot in a future video. I would be nice to have a second camera for this but heck I'm in a technical pickle with one! 🤗 Enjoy your painting and see you soon 😃😎

[@williamatkinson7495]

Superb painting paul

[@PaulRansonArt]

Thank you William - I hope you enjoy some more of my tutorials 😃😃😎😎

[@user-id5oh1hl3m]

😊lively painting with lots of top tips..still like the bump the white tip on the mountains..inproved my mountains ten fold...on a different not.the poppy tutorial you did a few months back..I did my own and was auctioned off..at the RBLR agm made £31 for the poppy appeal...Thank you Paul😊

[@PaulRansonArt]

So please this top tip has helped you with your mountains. Also, well done for raising money for the poppy appeal. 😎

[@elizabethreems187]

Thank You for sharing !

[@PaulRansonArt]

Thank you for watching 😃😎

[@nancyertan6205]

Lovely lesson, thank you. I love the Bob paintings painted bij you😍🥰

[@PaulRansonArt]

Thank you! 😊 Nancy - I guess by your thumbnail your into horses! I've painted a few 😍😎

[@nancyertan6205]

@@PaulRansonArt I love my beautiful hors🥰 You are mij favorite art teacher!!

[@jackcasement2892]

Great painting Paul and it took me back over ten years to when I attended your workshop in Sussex and I painted almost the exact same scene. Lovely

[@PaulRansonArt]

Many thanks Jack. We did so many great classes in Mountfield Village Hall. A delightful venue tucked away in the East Sussex countryside. It was the very first venue we did a painting demo and our first ever class. Good times 😃

[@C-April]

This has to be the best teaching video I have seen - thanks 😊

[@heathertrimboli7394]

I've gotta say that since I found you I have enjoyed watching you and learning sooooo much from you. I've been following Bob Ross for many years and you have taught me a lot that just isn't mentioned in Bob's videos. Thank you so much for making art so accessible. Keep posting. I look forward to seeing what I can learn from you.

[@PaulRansonArt]

Awesome! Thank you Heather. I'm delighted my slightly more in depth videos are hitting the right cord with you. Next year I'll continue with some remakes of Bob's work. But I also want to show how we can take Bob's ideas to another level. Happy Holidays - Paul 😃😎

[@dionebuarquevasconcelos9425]

. fantástico, lindooooo , nota 1000 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Brasil

[@PaulRansonArt]

Muito obrigado amor ao Brasil 🥰🥰😎

[@antonettelamberty5650]

Thank you so much for the tutorial!!! I’ve been working on learning Bob Ross’s style of painting and you really gave me some good tips. Keep up the great work! And thanks again

[@PaulRansonArt]

You are so welcome! Happy painting Antonette 😃🥰😎

[@RevJohnDixonII]

Paul, I love your videos. I like how you go into even greater explanations than Bob did. You are a great teacher. Please keep these wonderful painting tutorials coming and keep this technique alive.

[@PaulRansonArt]

Thank you so much for stopping by and watching. I've been a fan of Bob's for more years than I care to mention. His work has given me a huge amount of inspiration. So, this is my way of giving a little back and yes I'll continue to put out new tutorials. Hopefully one a week on a Sunday 😃

[@AnnieTroe]

YOU are such a great teacher! Really appreciate you Paul - Thank you for sharing with us 🙏🥰👋

[@PaulRansonArt]

I appreciate that Annie. From someone who teaches so many great paintings thats a real nice thing to hear. Have a great week 🥰🥰😎

[@BCBonsler]

This is ANOTHER beautiful painting Paul. Your detailed explanations are always so helpful. Loved your surprise guest 🐱 Hopefully you are planning to produce a holiday scene tutorial for this year because I painted your church in the snow ⛪painting last year but my sister stole it for her mantle (it wasn't even dry yet LOL). I painted the old coupe car and my husband gave me strict instructions "do not give it away". That was a fantastic tutorial but of course, I love and appreciate all of your tutorials. Thank you. Have a great day. 😁💕

[@PaulRansonArt]

Hi Cheryl - LOL that the pleasure of being an artist - everyone want a painting! Thank you for your continues support. My painting supplies are looking a little healthier thanks to your kind donation 🥰 I'm looking at a few different seasonal paintings right now. Maybe I'll mix a few up for a Crimbo special! Big art hugs - Paul 😎

[@sonjahickmon5203]

Fantastic! Very relaxing as well! Thank you! 👏

[@PaulRansonArt]

Glad you enjoyed it Sonja - Hope to see you for some more painting fun and relaxation soon 😃😎😍

[@felbrook]

Lovely to hear your voice again so smoothing and of course an amazing painter

[@PaulRansonArt]

Hi Deb - so lovely to hear from you. Hope alls going well for you - we're still dabbling as you can see 😍

[@frankward423]

Great painting and tips. Two thumbs up.

[@PaulRansonArt]

Thank you so much 😀 Frank

[@steviekeane]

Thanks for that . I made a happy buck today . ...and bought a well needed dressing gown with it .

[@PaulRansonArt]

Great job! We all need a comfy dressing gown - it goes well with a comfy chair!😃😎

[@gosiajacaszek2410]

Witaj Czarodzieju, świetnie tłumaczysz, oby tak przy każdym obrazie, wszystko jak na dłoni, a głos czaruje

[@PaulRansonArt]

Dziękuję bardzo za wszystkie miłe komentarze. W najbliższą niedzielę zrobię nowe zaklęcie na kolejny filmik - Miłość do Polski 😍😎

[@PaintingWithYovette]

Always so informative Paul, thank you, and happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. 🦃💕🤗

[@PaulRansonArt]

Hi Yovette - lovely to hear from you. I'm enjoying the painting / filming set up the more I do. I still need to get better at the other stuff but Rome wasn't built in a day. Have a great week too.🥰🥰😍😎

[@gregorystannard1652]

Great one! Always appreciate how you are able to explain techniques that aren’t always easy to see when watching Ross, it’s helped my painting a ton! Along with yours I have been doing a few of the Bob Ross videos Nick Hawkins (I think that is his name) did on that channel, and thanks to what I’ve learned from you they have turned out great!

[@PaulRansonArt]

Thats great to hear Gregory. Its just the sort of feedback I need to know if I'm hitting the spot. The other artists is Nick Hankins and he's a great teacher. You'll learn a lot from his very imformative videos. Carry on having fun and developing your own skills and style. Best wishes - Paul 😎

[@Metalgods74]

Loved watching this one, very informative and helpful with the focus on how to hold the brushes, but also very entertaining. The pickle alert = classic, it's one of your trademarks. Has your cat ever accidentally fired in some happy trees with its tail when you weren't looking?

[@PaulRansonArt]

Hi MG - my humour creeps into my videos now and then. I often catch my self howling at some of the silly stuff I might have included. I couldn't resist the dancing Darth Vader this time. Thankfully the blending qualities of a kitty's tail are not too often a problem. But, walking through a fresh palette of paint and taking a stroll over the new sofa ..... ah lets just say it was more like the dancing storn troopers trying to get it off!😎⛑

[@Metalgods74]

@@PaulRansonArt that is hilarious 😅

[@Liyashamrookh]

Great

[@PaulRansonArt]

This is onr of my favourite paintings - pleased you like it - Paul😃😘😎

[@sylvia2553]

Brilliant Paul I painted this a long time ago and its hidden from view in the pile marked DISASTER lol but having watched you, learnt from you ,I am definitely going to try it again, and Henny making an appearance is hysterical 😂 such a lovely cat ! Thank you Paul for your great tutorials keep up your excellent work ! 🐱🐱🐶

[@PaulRansonArt]

Hi Sylvia - ah yes the pile of peril 🙄 I recycled most of mine with oven cleaner and re used them over and over. They mostly met their maker on the fire. Did I ever tell you thay make excelent kindling and fire starters! 🤣😍😎 Henny say 'Hi' too 😎

[@sylvia2553]

@PaulRansonArt yes I remember the time when all unwanted wood and chattels ended up in the fire place sadly these days its leaky radiators lol 😆 so now I scrape off a disaster of a painting before it drys and use it again ! Huzzah! HENNY is a purrrrrfect addition to your tutorials Paul I keep listening for the cat flap too its all good fun and much needed when I'm gritting my teeth over a pickle I find myself in sometimes ,anyway looking forward to Sunday, I wonder what it could be ? Something snowy perhaps?

[@Angel-kc1cr]

Well, a really interesting project. I like everything about the picture. She made my day. Today was difficult because of a small situation, but this tutorial helped me and encouraged me in time when I started painting. It seems we both wanted to learn the same things. This picture is really wonderful. And the tutorial is relaxing. I'm only sorry that I'm late for the oremier. As always, I wish you happy painting and a pleasant week. Ps: cute kitty.👍🏻🙂🖌

[@PaulRansonArt]

Hi - so pleased my video arrived in good time. Hope alls good with you now and the small situation is over. The premier was a bit rushed after a small situation here too! Time to relax today ... no chance😂 I have a new painting to do and a mid week video to make if I can. Hace a great week and see you soon 😎

[@keneit]

Paul, you really are an artist! 😊 And again, the star of the video: this beautiful cat! ❤😂

[@PaulRansonArt]

Thank you so much 😀 Henny is a super star. He's totally photogenic and loves posing with flowers or a nice back drop. Honestly, he's such a charicter 😍😎

[@gsharrock]

amazing lesson , great and well planned. Which canvas do you use? or is still the paper from previous video

[@PaulRansonArt]

Thank you so much for your kind comments. Yes, I'm still on my paper DIY canvases. I don't often paint on canvas these days unless its for a special reason like a gift or a commission. But you can paint on what ever you have to hand - New video just about to drop!

[@Runningmama]

This is awesome Paul, it has a little bit of everything! I am going to a weeklong, Bob Ross school next week and your video is just perfect to help me prepare. I don’t want to get into a pickle! Lol thanks for the wonderful tips and tricks.

[@PaulRansonArt]

That sounds awsome - is it the CRI training course? If it is then your in for a blast! I loved all the courses and took everyone available. Have fun and hope my videos help you keep the pickles on your sandwiches and off the canvas! - Happy painting Paul 😃😃😍😍😎😎

[@Runningmama]

@@PaulRansonArt yes, it’s the cri fundamentals course. My daughter is attending with me!

[@PaulRansonArt]

@@Runningmama Your going to have so much fun! Its been 20+ years since I did my first level certification course in Roermond in the Netherlands. That week changed everything for us and set us on a new direction. And we've been enjoying teaching and painting ever since. Let me know how you get on - Paul 😃😃😍😍😎😎

[@Runningmama]

@@PaulRansonArt That’s awesome! I will😊🎨🌲👍

[@Runningmama]

Hello Paul, The fundamentals week in Muncie was wonderful, intense and satisfying! I learned so much. Would it be ok to send you two or three pictures of my paintings? I watched your cabin paintings the night before last class ( in which we had to paint a cabin- lol) Your video was quite helpful😁👍

[@user-wo5ht8zo2c]

Good evening, beautiful as always! Tell me, please, do you paint with olive oil or acrylic paints?

[@PaulRansonArt]

I usually use oil paint acrylic dried too quickly 😄

[@patriciozazzini8302]

question, I didn't understand the liquid white should be dry before applying the paint? and One more question, The liquid white acts like The gesso? is to prevent the paint from sinking in?to prime the canvas?

[@PaulRansonArt]

Hi Patricio - ok so I think you have things a little confused so here is some more detail. Gesso is a water based 'paint' that is appled as a primer on raw canvas. Typically a canvas has two or three coats which are allowed to dry. This seals the canvas and is how most canvases are purchased - ready primed. Liquid white is an oil based paint that stays wet for this style of wet-on-wet painting. Liquid white oil paint can only be used on dry gesso primed canvases. Hope that helps 😃

[@angelamillett3308]

help Paul could you tell me how do you attach the paper to the canvas??

[@PaulRansonArt]

If you have a close look at my canvas in some of the close up shots you can just make out the little strips of masking tape in the corners and the sides of the canvas. You could also use a few dots of blue tac but that can tear the paper. Check out my 'Getting Started with Oils' video - heres a link kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZPFaqNpnMl2frs 😍😎

[@user-fs4jf2ou6t]

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[@PaulRansonArt]

Thank you Catalin 😍😃😎 ❤❤❤

[@debgothard7323]

Hi. During this tutorial you mention the dark colors are thick and sticky and the highlight colors are thin and oily. But I don’t see you add anything to the highlight colors to make them thin and oily. All my colors are about the same texture except maybe the titanium white. Should I be doing something to the dark colors to make them thick and sticky? Or do I wait to add highlights? Thanks for any help you can provide.

[@PaulRansonArt]

Great question Deb. I use Bob Ross branded paints. These are mixed to the correct consistency as used by Bob himself. So the darks are thicker and the highlights are oily. But .. you might not be using this brand hence the reason why they are all the same. So here's a trick to help you. Put some of the darks (blue, vand dyke brown, alizarin crimson black) on to some corrugated cardboard ( a box lid is ideal) and let it sit a while. You'll see the oil soaking out and the paint stiffens. Mix it occasionally and you'll have nice stiff paint to underpaint with. For highlights maybe add a drop of linseed oil but only a drop. It still need some firmness like soft butter. Hope this helps - Paul 😃😍😎

[@debgothard7323]

@@PaulRansonArt thank you so much. This helps tremendously!! I use WMO so I will use this trick.

[@qpham5716]

Really appreciate your amazing painting tips. Can your tips with the knife, big brushes be done in acrylic?

[@PaulRansonArt]

Yes. Most of the techniques are applicable to acrylics. You can even buy products to thicken and add texture to the acrylics to make them more useable with a palette knife. Let me know how you get on. - Paul 😃😎

[@qpham5716]

@@PaulRansonArt Thank you Paul.

[@user-wy3ks1db6s]

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[@PaulRansonArt]

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[@przemysawtyliszczak1686]

Do you use "original" Bobb Ross paint? I am newbie and I'm doing research about oil paint for this technique. Actually my point is to get affordable equipment but I know paint Bob used was thicker than others available in art store. He said in his show that it's important in wet on wet technique. Is it ok to use cheaper paint? Or is it better to mix it yourself from pigment and oil? Great video BTW - you show important details that I haven't seen before.

[@PaulRansonArt]

I use Bob Ross paint but you can use other brands too. Just remember a thin paint sticks to a thick paint. Bob Used thick dark colours to underpaint the mountains trees, bushes etc. And highlights to add sparkle. The only exception was Titanium white. This was thick so he could add thick snow to a mountain. I made a series of videos all about setting up on a budget and how to save money on supplies. Its in my playlist of 'Getting Started with Oils' on my channel.

[@przemysawtyliszczak1686]

@@PaulRansonArt thank you for quick response! I’ll definitely check your other videos. I don’t really understand how Titanium white is exception to other colors (you mention all of them are thick) - it has to be even thicker? Sorry, I’m not native English speaker

[@PaulRansonArt]

OK I understand. Highlight colours are usuall the brightest colours like yellow and white. So they should be thinner than the dark colours right? But for this technique Bob wanted to paint thick white snow on his mountains. So the Titanium white is the only highlight colour that is thick on his palette - Hope that explains things @@przemysawtyliszczak1686

[@przemysawtyliszczak1686]

@@PaulRansonArt oh now I get it, thanks a lot!

[@hungrycamperfilms]

I just cant get the highlights to do justice for the trees or bushes. After I add highlights everythings looks mushy and one sided as I try to add highlights only on the sunny side. Everything is ok until I start adding highlights anywhere. Everything just looks like a mushy ball. No difference using thick or thin paint. Frustrated.

[@PaulRansonArt]

Hi - can you post a photo on my Instagram page so I can see your painting. Can you also post a photo of your brush too and I'll be happy to help if I can - Paul

[@hungrycamperfilms]

@@PaulRansonArt Ok thanks! I'll do it now!

[@SRTW67]

I just remembered I have been wondering, did you happen to have the chance to meet Bob Ross?

[@PaulRansonArt]

Hi Stephanie - first, thank you for the coffee cup donation for more paint. Its so, appreciated 🥰🤗🥰 Sadly no I didn't meet Bob. Over the years I've met lots of his first ever teacher trainers who taught us. So I guess we got as close to being taught by Bob as possible. Now, the legacy of Bob is being carried over with new teacher trainers. Have a great week 😃

[@SRTW67]

@@PaulRansonArt you’re very welcome, glad to help! I’m sure Bob would be thrilled to see how many people all over the world are spreading the joy of painting!

[@PaulRansonArt]

@@SRTW67 🤗🤗🤗🤗🥰🥰

[@Curtislow2]

JE PROFITE MIEUX AVEC VOLUME MUET.

[@PaulRansonArt]

C'est parfait car l'anglais n'est pas votre langue parlée. J'espère que mes vidéos vous plairont et à bientôt Love to France 😍😎

[@ernestogatti3856]

Molto bravo a spiegare qualunque passaggio.dopo aver dipinto la tela con liquido trasparente o con liquido bianco,tutti gli altri passaggi vengono effettuati con i colori direttamente da tubetto oppure si fa uso di qualche goccia di diluente ? La ringrazio ?

[@PaulRansonArt]

Ciao, in generale la maggior parte dei colori viene utilizzata direttamente dal tubo. I colori scuri sono generalmente più secchi e appiccicosi. Le luci sono solitamente più umide e aderiscono facilmente ai colori scuri. Questo a volte viene chiamato "grasso su magro" - spero che questo aiuti - pittura felice - Paul 😃😎