Where Are All the Bob Ross Paintings? We Found Them.

Bob Ross painted more than 1,000 landscapes for his television show - so why are they so hard to find? Solving one of the internet’s favorite little mysteries.
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[@sarahx7277]

“We don't make mistakes, just happy little accidents.” - *Bob Ross*

[@charlieterrell8501]

Sarah x I accidentally missed the toilet and pooped on the ground... guess it’s just a happy little accident

[@sweatyman1234]

also known as children

[@kazooblw]

@@charlieterrell8501 no thanks

[@kazooblw]

My go ssf b wed how hff ard is i erg tut o thg ype OP n a pgjobe

[@kazooblw]

*How hard is it to type on a phone

[@anacerdas5983]

"She discovered Bob Ross by accident" Well that one happy accident

[@fienevandijk7224]

Not the comment we deserved, but the comment we wanted

[@leja9380]

@@fienevandijk7224 😂😂

[@mikasa4212]

More like a blessing

[@SunshineBurrito]

happiest accident

[@jakobquick6875]

He promoted “anyone can do this” and made hundreds of thousands of paintings Thts the genius in Bob Ross, he wasn’t a Leonardo who spent 20 yrs on same painting. 26 mins and bam…..masterpiece at a distance, terrible close up😅 So, in turn, he gave many away, threw many out, it was television after all.

[@DiggyDiggy1919]

So sad seeing this after watching Bob's broken son tell his story.

[@isaiah904s]

Definitely I seen this first but always felt iffy about her and her husband

[@cjefferson3]

This is sad. This video will go down as the Kowalskis protecting their image. They stole him. He didn't want this

[@kucus503]

These family are thieves! That man loved his son. And for Steve not to get any of the proceeds of his own fathers name, even further more prove they are crooks.

[@lilygreen221]

Poor Steve I feel so sorry for him

[@wyldtang]

i bet CIA Walt Kowalski poisoned Bob and his wife. Whats the chances of Bob and his wife both getting cancer at about the same time??

[@lizzyg5398]

Do not support Bob Ross Inc. They stole his name. They faught him to his death FOR HIS NAME. His own son, who shares his last name Ross, was SUED FOR USING HIS OWN LAST NAME.

[@juliaaraujo2510]

I just watch the docu 😟 this is so sad

[@carpetcarpet1]

I was waiting for a comment like this. THIS IS T R U E

[@polishherowitoldpilecki5521]

Just watched it, I came immediately to this video.

[@claricelalic30]

Just saw the netflix film about this. And it really breaks my heart.

[@wyldtang]

i bet CIA Walt Kowalski poisoned Bob and his wife. Whats the chances of Bob and his wife both getting cancer at about the same time??

[@ariannarichardson9132]

Bob Ross is like that weird uncle that everyone wanted.

[@main3240]

no kidding he is like an uncle

[@snippets981]

The ACTUALLY Cool Uncle, that's NEVER gross & creepy....💓

[@edwardshaw1743]

Too bad, I got the weird one not allowed 1,000 feet from schools

[@HydrohTarantino]

La neta no ! 🤣

[@brrrrt.]

ًًًٌٍٍَُِّْٰٓ

[@B_assMan.Archive]

2:41 _"And then the third one would be marked "Kowalski"."_ Skipper: **ANALYSIS**

[@rayvnekieron8587]

I'm so glad I'm not the only one who thought this, haha.

[@jayzah]

Smile and wave boys!

[@cheesyquokka]

Well boys, we did it, we stopped racism

[@Isabeltherat]

i was wondering why that sounded so familiar! i thought of mike wazowski

[@AndrewGiles688]

@@cheesyquokka not if I have anything to say about it, and I do. I'm gonna say the N-word.

[@snoopyzen1]

Even before seeing the netflix doc, don’t know anyone who would keep Bob Ross paintings in a box if they owned any. Maybe not a museum...but a box? How about you give some to his son.

[@hailey2255]

I remember watching this a couple years ago and freaking out about how they're stored. These people are hoarding Bob's work and not even preserving them properly.

[@maythesciencebewithyou]

They are just waiting for the painting so increase in value.

[@fungustheclown666]

​@@maythesciencebewithyou the paintings are already worth millions. They just don't want to lose the copyrights to the images of the paintings, which they likely would If they sold them. And also fakes would be made.

[@jadedfire4351]

ah but the thing is his son had inherited pretty much everything, they decided to lawyer up and decide that anything bob ross had worked on during the entire time at their company now belonged to them and tore them away from his son

[@Leprechaunproduction]

This is really hard to watch after the recent revelations about the Kowalskis being bullies who resorted to every dirty trick in the book to own Bob Ross and everything about him, to the point where they even brought legal action against his son!

[@juliaaraujo2510]

Omg I just watch the documental and I feel angry about this 🤨 you have right!!!!

[@slikster86]

Just seen the Documentary, the world needs to know about these leeches…

[@TahtahmesDiary]

The opening sentence of it just not making sense rings WAY different now! Like Vice, dude, if you ONLY knew!

[@Happypucks]

The culture of ripping people off is the worst. I feel bad if I hurt someone mentally or physically. People like the Kowalskis are happy with what they did to Bob Ross. How could they feel good within?

[@kishascape]

Heck even before I watched that documentary I got the impression that these people were sleazebags when this video was first uploaded 2 years ago.

[@ItsSudonim]

how to spot a fake bob ross painting, you can buy it

[@alphatumeric]

Most of the fake ones are written as "inspired". People are kind enough to tell you that

[@cat_strangler2603]

AQPlayer92 r/whoooooosh

[@skydog7399]

@@cat_strangler2603 that not how you use r/woosh you burnt pickle

[@Seanboom]

Scoren r/itswooooshwith4os

[@ImInSpainWithoutTheS]

Seanboomboom r/IhaveReddit

[@BatteredToast]

You don’t buy a Bob Ross painting, you paint your own version of a Bob Ross painting

[@hokagetunes9550]

BatteredToast exactly

[@discox8967]

you can't buy happiness you can only make your own

[@praveenmendis8327]

After all... That is the joy of painting

[@darrenl9994]

@@discox8967 wow..well said man👍👍👍

[@gabrielnascimento1021]

That's what he wanted

[@iceescape]

Watched this documentary a few months back and was totally unaware that this little old lady and her husband were greedy sociopaths.

[@TwmUkLive]

They sued Bob's son because of his own Surname, they are crazy and the people who work for this company are criminals, they are even stealing money off him still by playing reruns on twitch TV under Bobs name and taking Subscription money.

[@stevenarvizu3602]

They haven’t sold a single Bob Ross painting and decided to donate the paintings to a museum, I’m confused what exactly did they do that was greedy?

[@DeSchepperLucas]

​@@stevenarvizu3602 Netflix made a documentary talking about his life and the legal issues. The kowalskis used legal tricks to own the entire bob ross company. They took advantage of the death of him and his wife resulting in them getting all of the company and his son getting nothing. Bob tried to fight it in court before his death and his son continued trying afterwards but he couldnt get a single bit of the company.

[@lizardlover445]

@@stevenarvizu3602Stole Bob Ross’s image against his will and did not give a scratch to his son

[@lieslmichelle4136]

Where is the documentary? According to this, they didn’t sell his paintings, and put him in a museum, respecting his name. The fact that a very rich dude couldn’t hang it on his wall talks very well about them. But I don’t know the full story

[@Alex-fu1ix]

If you appreciate the legacy of Bob Ross, do not buy items from Bob Ross Inc.

[@oceandew7795]

WILL NOT!!!!

[@enchantedstudios1078]

Will never buy bri stuff

[@nebe7016]

I thought that, too but even his own son uses the items.. you can see it in the end of the netflix docu. Honestly, thats why I at least decided to buy them because I really want to try that type of painting. Maybe there are no better items than these? I don't know... however, it's horrible what the Kowalskis did to that kind man, who only wanted us to let know that everyone can paint. I love his lagacy.

[@offtomilan]

AMEN.

[@kishascape]

I just bought some dutch paints and british brushes instead. They were much cheaper and better quality than what BRI offers now.

[@irvintang2751]

“Go out, talk to trees. There’s nothing wrong talking to trees, it’s when they talk back that you’re in trouble.” Bob Ross.

[@troooooooooollful]

Irvin Tang Especially in vietnamiese

[@DKYoungOne]

@@troooooooooollful that's even worse 😂

[@nyoom2559]

@@troooooooooollful Vietnamese*

[@apantaloon8594]

DeRp I think that’s what he meant...

[@purpleglasses4511]

@@troooooooooollful lmao

[@mememacy9903]

He never wanted people to know how good of a painter he was.. He wanted people to know how good of a painter they can BE...

[@miiniimiiniijpeg]

Ginger. Mønster facts

[@catabellepurrson1614]

Ginger. Mønster inspirational

[@sinzandie]

that's beautiful

[@VendettaCe]

Copied comment

[@FlSCHL]

[GIG] Saru7 ?

[@freds.978]

“Right now, I can pretty much recognize a Bob Ross painting” says the person who employed somebody to recreate bob’s signature and paint it on random paintings ( not to mention she also stole all the rights to his name instead of them going to his son )

[@arelypadilla6361]

This comment

[@kishascape]

The blonde daughter especially talks like a self obsessed Karen. What a terrible person.

[@giulianacr2638]

These people must give Bob Ross' son rights to his father's work and name, at least a share.

[@a_lucientes]

It wasnt stolen. Where do people get this idea? They had a contract.

[@Chocolatemilkpro]

@@a_lucientes if you have time to watch the netflix doc on him it explains his half brother who was appointed 51% of bob ross' legacy sold it to the kowalskis with out letting bobs son know. and also says his son never received any money from the bob ross inc. name, even though they made millions off his name, even after his death.

[@geoathompson]

This doc should be named: A family of thieves- how the Kowalsi’s stole the joy of painting.

[@Computment]

"It's not an accident it's on purpose"

[@Cyemese]

I feel like people are drawn to Bob Ross because he is like a light at the end of a very dark tunnel.

[@Schattengewaechs99]

Yes. People like him because he‘s a symbol for things that are missing today: calmness, optimism and creativity.

[@prefersdocile9688]

Drawn to him? (Good pun)

[@cheshirewolf1574]

He's what you see when you die, and he takes you the untouched woods he saw in his holy vision, PRAYS THE LORD ALL MIGHTY BOB ROSS

[@caterinacaffarri5367]

I agree

[@kyokajiro4243]

He's literally Jesus with an afro

[@camxox6089]

“He didn’t like people I guess” What a mood

[@senseyy8959]

On a TV show lol

[@thepettiestpersonever6534]

My mood regularly

[@brunolopez1990]

This is the real reason that he's a millennial icon

[@sophiar2246]

I find it hilarious that he was hired to teach a class but didn’t like people

[@bigsky1970]

He loved people, he just didn't like painting them. He also mentioned in one episode of his show he was never much of a painter who liked painting people or flowers because he wasn't good at it.

[@sirsaucy]

After watching the Netflix doc, the way the Kowalskis talk about Bob here seems so cold and detached. Not only have they boxed up his paintings…they’ve packed away their memories of him.

[@KandiKlover]

The husband was a CIA man, of course they're going to be greedy self obsessed amoralistic socipaths. I got that impression of them 2 years ago when I first saw this video before the netflix thingy.

[@zacharysmith4787]

All for the $$$. They're sick individuals and the sooner they pass from this mortal coil, the better off the rest of us will be.

[@maythesciencebewithyou]

They are probably just betting on those painting increasing much more in value.

[@janders79]

Why bother selling Bob's paintings? As the Netflix doc showed, the Kowalskis made their fortune just selling Bob's good name. I feel like this story was inches away from uncovering the real deal, but it just flew by.

[@JayDeeIsMyName]

Exactly! Even that fact that the 'multiple paintings' were mentioned. Holy crap.

[@NunyaHarmonee]

They did not want to get sued for releasing more information.

[@JanineMKartist]

@@NunyaHarmonee yes I’m sure there’s more to it. Also she stole that other woman’s book and flower painting (plagiarized ) . I don’t know why they didn’t take more legal action for copy right infringement .

[@kishascape]

@@JanineMKartist Because the court systems are a joke and the Kowalskis are too rich powerful now.

[@Valhallonex]

what about bob ross' son he knew his fathers vision for painting, an was even a special guest on the show, bob ross has publicly made it clear about his painting, although bob ross was a private man. his vision for his painting and how he wanted the rights to his own paintings. their were questions you could've asked why not.?

[@jairajmahadev2147]

He did not want people to buy paintings but make their own

[@deltamezzo4598]

Make your own masterpiece

[@Hvantmiki]

The paintings will be stored until they are lost in a fire or someone more intelligent will inherit them and sell them for hundreds of millions of dollars and save them from being lost in time.

[@opicikostra3446]

@@Hvantmiki They dont need to be saved, they were never the point to begin with.

[@lokisg3]

@@Hvantmiki Bob ross does not want art to have a price, it should be shared and with his video, help people to create their own masterpiece. All his painting in storage is nothing more an happy accident. Plus, some of his painting will be in museum, that is ross really want, to be shared and watch by everyone.

[@TheRealAmyJane]

@@Hvantmiki why does being greedy constitute to a higher intelligence?

[@lennardromstedtmusic5706]

That you can't buy them means you have to paint them yourself. THAT'S WHAT HE WANTED When you give your painting to your brother after practising hours and hours it's really something special.

[@barbarajoseph-adam8337]

I came across a commenter on one of Bob Ross’ painting videos here on YT talking about his father being a great big fan. And so he practiced painting a Bob Ross painting and once he achieved a nice one, gifted it to his old man. Brilliant story; definitely the right way to go about it!

[@runeboyz7]

Spent days painting a Harley Quinn painting for my now ex. was the biggest thing I ever made now its in a landfill somewhere in Toledo Ohio :/

[@kthompson4761]

Yes, I love it. I love how he’s still inspiring so many people to paint even though he’s no longer with us.

[@aestheticchicken8814]

runeboyz7 aw :/

[@horrorpill]

This is true. You hold dear to it even more.

[@vanlooverenrob]

The kowalskis should be ashamed to profit of his legacy. I hope the Netflix docu hurts their business.

[@a_lucientes]

Why? He moved in with them. They used their money to fund his program. He was the creator but they were the business end. They kept their end of the bargain. Even if they are motivated by money,, so are most people. We never would have heard of Bob Ross without the Kowalski's.

[@LolaLove44]

@@a_lucientes are you serious?

[@a_lucientes]

@@LolaLove44 Im not saying they havent been greedy or that Ross should never have made that absurd deal with them. But he did. That is the point. That's why they won in court. They own his name and his likeness. That is what he gave up when he made a death deal. And he had children already, It says a lot about him that he would even do something like that. He didnt even think of his son. It was the two couples, each a 25% owner. If anyone died that person's shares are split among the survivors. He should have said No Way!. The shares stay in the family. Your family has half and we have half. But he didnt do that even he could have very easily done so. Just by speaking up. I find that very revealing of his character that he didn't. . Business agreements are legally binding. I think it's very sad, but I also think there is a real chance the world would never have learned who he was and he would never have become a millionaire without their efforts. He was very focused on his painting and that is all he wanted to do. He was not very business savvy. He knew he would die young and still made that absurd deal. So yeah, it sucks. Im not saying it doesn't, but it is what it is because of the choices Ross made. He should have thought of his children. So who should we blame? If the Kowalskis had both died in a car accident, Ross's children would now control things. It didnt work out that way,, and I put that squarely on his shoulders.

[@radfem28]

@@a_lucientes victim blaming

[@a_lucientes]

@@radfem28 That's easy to say but that you cannot articulate any kind of cogent argument in defense of that position speaks for you, to the paucity of your position. I love Bob Ross and am as upset about this situation as anyone else. That said, who should we blame for making the absolutely absurd deal Bob Ross made with the Kowalskis? Them? No one forced him to do that. Stop making excuses. Im not defending their behavior, Im only saying business agreements are legally binding. And he knew that when he made that agreement. He did not even think so much as to include a clause to provide for his son, who was already born by that time! That's not _victim blaming_ that's the reality. If you had any kind of sensible argument I imagine you would have made it, rather than resorting to ad hominem. 'nuff said//

[@justwatching1980]

Now I know why I thought it was weird when I first watched this 2 years ago that they keep all of Bob Ross’s paintings boxed up in a random warehouse.

[@Happypucks]

They thought good wouldn't over come evil? This whole little show is all devil talk

[@nasia3551]

Why?

[@vaantsy]

Bob Ross never died, he's just teleported to a new happy little world

[@lorenzaaguilera5777]

He just took the devil away from him xD

[@crowcove]

Yup,a happy little world with a friend named Harold

[@user-dr3bu9yi3h]

Vaantasy 360th like

[@engeenir7440]

Got isekai in a beautiful place.

[@yx_sharon458]

yes

[@taschuk]

Before bob was a painter, he was a drill sergeant in the Air Force. Imagine being yelled at by bob ross

[@thomaspurple3318]

I legitimately cannot.

[@giselleizaguirre9714]

Alex Taschuk I cant he seems too nice

[@ElizabethBalloon789]

I read something once that said that the reason why Bob Ross spoke so softly was because once he got out of the military, he said he never wanted to yell ever again.

[@anotheroneofbilliesmissing2831]

Your profile picture describes it all

[@efrengonzalez368]

*Confused screaming*

[@Raven9010th]

Bob wouln't want you to buy his paintings. He would want you to make your own, so that you can experience the joy for yourself. The Kowalskis may own what he painted. But Bob's true masterpiece is the impact he made on this world. That's something nobody can ever take away.

[@zivi2493]

True ❤

[@TheGrizzlyBox]

Watched this video when it first came out, and thought the Kowalskis were kinda neat. Came back after watching the documentary, and it’s infuriating that these are the people who are carrying on his legacy.

[@JohnyKnox]

Interesting seeing different perspectives of the same story.

[@TwmUkLive]

They are crooks and broke 2 families including the ROSS family

[@gloriaxx]

_We don’t make mistakes here_ _We do happy accidents_

[@sjdjskdjx8827]

Gloria xx uwu tae looks so soft

[@act9246]

We don't make mistakes, we have happy accidents...

[@ComedicPause]

The NYTs makes _a lot_ of mistakes.

[@milkyway8242]

Love your profile pic

[@alexandreclergeaud4672]

thats what my parents said

[@phatbigmac]

Bob Ross: “Lets paint another branch because everyone needs a friend :)” Everyone: *Suicide rate drops to 0*

[@zainabm3]

😆😆😂😂😂

[@TikoYTx]

Inferno Cyber hovo u watched this too? 😂

[@Mariana-vo1cs]

Zefurno!! Im so satisfied I just liked this comment it was on 1.9k and when i clicked it was 2k :) im happy now

[@zark212]

Comment of the century LOL

[@ploopybear]

Bro this quote is legit inspiring

[@youmustobservesecurity]

welp this hasn’t aged well. who else saw the netflix documentary?

[@polishherowitoldpilecki5521]

I did, came right back to this to look at the comment section. Who would’ve known that little old lady was the Teflon don of the kowalski crime family.

[@estefaniarodelo7152]

They are all thieves. Bob Ross’ son hasn’t received a single cent from his fathers legacy. The Kowalski wife had a weird obsession with Bob Ross… it’s honestly truly disturbing. I hope more people watch the documentary

[@kishascape]

It aged perfectly well. Given how they acted in this video and treated the paintings I could already tell what kind of people they were.

[@adambriest5257]

i have a different view on the owner of bob ross inc after watching the documentary "Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal and Greed".

[@XOXOLove192]

What a wonderful institution not in it for the money, but just to celebrate Bob Ross

[@hopeslover6778]

I know, it’s kinda heartwarming 💜

[@AnnAmbler]

I’d be fascinated to see all the other ways they make money though. It was reported to be a $15 million business back in 1991.

[@repletereplete8002]

@@AnnAmbler They make their money by selling Bob Ross branded paints and painting equipment globally. I seem to remember Bob didn't take much of a fee from doing the shows, as they acted as great commercials for his art equipment, books and videos.

[@Bussyattack]

XOXOLove192 THE NUMBER IS 969

[@AnnAmbler]

Replete Replete Thus my reply; the business is doing quite well without selling the paintings!

[@rachelmadison5756]

_let's paint some happy little trees_ _give him a happy little friend_ no mistakes just _happy accidents_

[@nya-niblast9601]

Some parents be like “You’re just a happy little accident”

[@madisonlea2222]

666th like here

[@tharynlevasseur2320]

Did you know your likes are 666

[@galaxyflf8175]

I'm a hELIA haPpY AccIdEnt

[@jbrisby]

"Now let's paint a happy little shower. And there's a happy little co-ed, soaping herself up. Now lets give her a happy little friend..."

[@kingdmac316]

Who’s here after watching the new documentary on Netflix? This gives me a new perspective…

[@brandonbentley5453]

God bless Bob's son. I want him to know if he ever reads this that no matter what greedy people did/do, him and his father brought incredible joy to countless people over decades through painting. No one can take that away!

[@jeepdan7776]

There are no fake Bob Ross paintings, just happy little counterfeits.

[@urdad9506]

JeepDan777 underrated HAHAHAHAH

[@AJ-hg4by]

Loool

[@rob1113]

😂 wife: what are you laughing at? Me: just happy little comments.

[@myso.u.l]

JeepDan777 heh

[@thawsitt]

You gotta watch Bob Ross to understand this joke 😂

[@sydneystockwell9536]

bob wouldn’t have wanted us to buy his paintings, he would have wanted us to paint our own happy little clouds and trees

[@gajakusar4029]

i smiled like a psycho while reading ur comment. and im crying now.

[@sydneystockwell9536]

gaja kušar don’t worry i was crying whilst writing it

[@kcopen1974]

Sydney Stockwell YESSS! SO TRUE!

[@sydneystockwell9536]

Leon Bennett sorry?

[@edwardnygma8533]

Exactly.

[@nicolegray7947]

I watched this 2 years ago & thought something was off because I wondered why Bobs son had no part in this. Funny how the Kawolskis act like theyre so innocent and care about Bob & his paintings by introducing themselves through this as these great friends of Bob but its was all to PROTECT THEIR IMAGE. They didn't even attend his funeral, and tried to keep his death a secret to rake in MILLIONS and still do to this day. This is not what he would have wanted. The Kawolskis robbed the ROSS family, and the JENKINS of so much. Bob would not have wanted this at all and these greedy people are in it for the money. Bobs passion was to teach people and spread art and joy. Seeing them talking so highly of Bob with a smirk and a laugh all while knowing Bob is looking down seeing they went against his word, ruined so many lives and destroyed so much is actually the most dark and twisted thing i've seen in a while. They were never Bobs friend, and there is so much injustice to one of the most iconic and famous painters in recent times. Money cant buy a good soul & heart of gold, thats what Bob had that was so special and its ironic that the family that aggressively fought with evil and greedy intentions to own his name is the opposite of that. I am truly horrified. WATCH THE NEW NETFLIX DOC, STOP SUPPORTING BOB ROSS INC. & START DEMANDING JUSTICE FOR THE ROSS FAMILY AND THE JENKINS.

[@kenvng]

The COWolskis (yes I call them COW) are thieves. You are absolutely right. Too bad not many know about it and still supporting them through BOB name while BOB son lost everything to the COW and dead broke. It is so sad.

[@elismith3402]

It wasn’t the paintings it was that he was so cool when he did it and made you feel like he was talking to you like a friend.

[@PlayMyMusicPlaylist]

Bob Ross is for everybody. Don't sell the painting but let people enjoy it

[@antisocial_jo_329]

AKEWSD and that’s exactly what he would have wanted

[@TokenChineseGuy]

The Bob Ross Museum, largest in the world.

[@zombrexgame6670]

@@TokenChineseGuy trueee he needs have that

[@Hvantmiki]

If they sold them then galleries and museums would likely buy them and private collectors would likely have it in their own galleries all over the world. People would have a greater opportunity to enjoy them if they sold them.

[@accursedcursive4935]

If all his paintings were painted thrice, you could keep each one yet sell it twice.

[@azoresplayah]

Don’t sell his paintings. Make a Ross Museum so the future can see his beautiful works.

[@yo-gy8gw]

*I AGREE!!*

[@2410jrod]

Umm I don’t know I would say maybe give some to something like a children’s hospitals or cancer centers. I think Bob Ross would not have minded give children something beautiful to see while getting treatment or people fighting cancer.

[@cecily3797]

@@2410jrodI got you point don't but I don't feel like it's their responsibility, or the way to preserve his interests: they lose his art and the people who buy the paintings do it for showing off, they don't understand the simplicity of appreciating the painting the way Bob would, displaying his work is sufficient and ideal, but if they had the gesture of supporting other institutions, the correct way is through a museum, because they could donate part of their profits, keep the paintings and divulge his work to everyone

[@2410jrod]

Evelyn Sand I agree but the Kowalski family owns every single painting from the show and all together there are roughly I think 5000 paintings. I don’t think you could make a museum with all of just one artist especially with about 3 paintings per show it would get redundant. It would not hurt to show a little charity. They can make provisions that the art cannot be sold, given, or gain any profit from it. Who knows ?it can inspire children and adults to start painting and get more of his supplies from their business.

[@sewah3012]

he said he didnt want his paintings to be in museums he said he wanted ours to be

[@TKZells16]

I'm an elementary art teacher. Let me tell you, this man is very beloved by my students. Everytime I put him on at the end of class, even my rowdiest kids just fall silent and stare in awe. Some even watch it like he's a magician and go "HOW DID HE DO THAT??". There's something very calming and reassuring about him.

[@BigBoiiLeem]

When I'm feeling down or stressed, all I have to do is put on a few episodes of The Joy of Painting, and I feel immeasurably better afterwards. Bob Ross just makes me happy

[@soulsearcher7077]

5:15 “he didn’t like people, I guess” once again Bob Ross being a relatable King

[@atsumumiya9576]

Armyyy

[@vweis_]

Oh, hey army’s! 👋

[@mattmoves5920]

He tried to draw people but it wasn't really his thing. He wasn't good in doing it.

[@fireflyfeathers3113]

ARMY ❤️

[@user-xe9fd4bw7c]

@@atsumumiya9576 plz stop

[@dadymongolo7593]

It sucks that bob ross didn’t see how famous he actually got to be

[@iloveknitting4497]

Dady Mongolo hes always watching us from his happy little world :)

[@gorgeossu5367]

He doesn't care about fame, he cared about everyone and everything.

[@SWATEngi]

That's how most painters live. Live broke (most of the time) Become famous once he dies (in other words : Once supplies of paintings stop, the works become invaluable) Besides, I don't have the feeling he was into that kind of stuff.

[@highguardian13]

SWATEngi same goes with Charles Darwin. People never believed what he said until he died

[@portsouth]

His entire point wasn’t for us to but paintings, if we want a bob ross we follow along with him and make our own

[@danielchoi7871]

Who just watched Bob Ross documentary on Netflix and came here?

[@AddaMay]

I dislike that they say Annette “discovered” Bob Ross. They stole his name and image from his family while he was on his deathbed! Go watch the Netflix documentary and boycott Bob Ross Inc! Justice for Bob Ross and Steve Ross (his son)!

[@justinbailey1756]

I have a Bob Ross painting, that I painted. That's what he would have wanted.

[@aiksi5605]

You got it all right

[@yellowsuncat16]

Wholesome, just as intended.

[@Cordalemark]

Nailed it.

[@NeoJiNeTiK]

"Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime."

[@christyg1398]

😀😥

[@lpsbananaz]

“These are worth more than me.” I felt that.

[@iloveknitting4497]

LPS Bananaz theyre literally priceless. They’re most likely worth more than anyone on earth.

[@jaybenew5655]

kylo ooo AHAHAHANA SO FUNNY

[@lisawatson6952]

700th like

[@docsynth4387]

@@lmnboi1935 what does that have to do with this comment? The paintings are still worth way way more than the newest phones.

[@lmnboi1935]

@@docsynth4387 I mean that I feel that the newest phone out is worth more than me. Also, that's a joke.

[@back40projectprogress65]

He inspires and brings positivity to so many people and sadly most artist are mostly appreciated after they have left this earth

[@theretrocube6454]

My mother and I love watching Bob Ross and painting along with him. We've been doing it for about three years and it really helped to keep our spirits up during these trying times. My mother and I always found the joy of painting when we paint anything together, all thanks to Bob Ross.

[@staceyknoell6339]

Lord, in Heaven above! Get these paintings in a public museum somewhere!! The art historian in me is SCREAMING at my computer!

[@diannamallar1155]

I work as an archivist for my state's museum and the way those paintings are stories made me sick to my stomach. They have been so lucky nothing has happened to them.

[@failtolawl]

So you pretend like you watch bob ross videos but can't hold your comment until 9 minutes into a video?

[@turkishsmurf]

Stacey Knoell if you studied art history ur bankaccount should be screaming at u

[@kaitlynzuniga]

im not an art historian but an artist and seeing the way they're stored and the lack of climate control makes me shudder. they're going to be ruined... like at least hang them up!!

[@chadtarheel]

DONE! :)

[@Emerald29]

Everyone: *has depression* Bob Ross: no Thank you Bob Ross.

[@xinghanleong2941]

// Emerald1229 \\ HOW DO U LIKE A COMMENT TWICE

[@notapaypal]

Bob ross cured my problems 😔✌️

[@ChristianDoretti]

Everyone: Eeeh Bob Ross: si *(Yes in spanish)* *_ThankYouBobIHaven'tTryMyDuolingoInAWhile_*

[@uranus5479]

400th like :)

[@twinkletitties]

Karl Høier ‘‘twas a joke

[@suyashj2887]

The joy of painting - Season 8, Episode 3 Bob speaks about painting and that you shouldn't do it for the revenue you get out of selling it. So I don't think he would be glad if his paintings were to be sold or auctioned. He'd be happy if it was displayed in a museum

[@charlenemack7040]

My 76 year old sister loves watching his painting show because it’s very relaxing. She has the anxiety depression and all that crap that goes with it. He’s on public TV a couple of times a week. Miss you Bob!

[@artiecon97]

With all the craziness in the news, NYT is still investigating the stories we didn’t know we wanted

[@TanTran-xe4mb]

Holy 666

[@chongokhan]

People don't know what they want until you show it to them. "Steve Jobs"

[@dilldowschwagginz2674]

I'm sure they'll tie it in to "Orange Man Bad" somehow.

[@lizslp86]

I agree.

[@arch4ngel]

Nor did we deserve

[@Schnozinski]

"These are worth more than me!" Bob Ross never knew you, but he would strongly disagree.

[@MinecraftProLord]

True

[@torq21]

This comment moved me deeply.

[@kelliea7451]

Your likes just keep going up. Lol you're absolutely right. Bob was a pure soul. There will never be another like him.

[@amit97703]

Certainly a comment bob ross would post

[@rayvnekieron8587]

@@torq21 It's a wonderful comment. And true, too.

[@buttack5]

Is anyone here after watching the Netflix documentary Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed? Watching that, then watching this and knowing the Kowalskis are full of horse crap is just infuriating. All of his painting, his likeness, and especially his name belong to his family for THEM to decide what he would want. Yet these people stole everything and continue to profit millions.

[@shauntaelola]

I was so upset I even Unsubscribed from the KZbin channel as they have rights to that. They should be ashamed of themselves they stile everything from Bob and his son

[@Happypucks]

Yep

[@Happypucks]

How do people like that sleep at night I always wondered

[@craftsandmore5700]

It is so sad for Steve Ross to see his deceased dad being taken advantage of. Imagine how must be feeling everyday that he can’t even do anything about it. I wish we could create a fan page and create more awareness of this blood sucking vultures called Kowalskis

[@temtech9730]

@@craftsandmore5700 lol he could trademark something that could make fun of the Kowalski's indirectly and sell it. Lol. Like "Kowalsucks" or something. Hahahaha. Even better sign his paintings from now on with "Kowalsucks" what are they gonna do about it? Sue him? Who exactly is Kowalsucks??🤣

[@jonathanhenderson5288]

Ever since I've watched the documentary I can't stop thinking about these terrible injustices. It angers me so much that I am actually emotional. The Kowalskis are sick.

[@Happypucks]

Same here man. It's bull. It doesn't seem fair that they sleep well at night. Do they? If so, how will good overcome such evil. I'm shocked man

[@victoria0762]

No one: Bob: “this little tree just fell down, it was tired”

[@jenreii]

big mood

[@kiranoro183]

He's so adorable

[@3690712458]

That sums me up basically.

[@YurimoHikashi]

I mean.. same tho

[@notbebestable5524]

"She met Bob Ross by accident" HAPPY ACCIDENT

[@karichiewilson]

There are no mistakes. Only happy little accidents!

[@p4u7y]

stayshrimp 🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄😒😒

[@notbebestable5524]

@@p4u7y 👁👄👁

[@-Gous-]

It's always something more. 🤣

[@Zinister_27]

I’m the 1000th like. Enjoy it. And I suppose your welcome.

[@tomhughes4980]

I watched Bob paint a piece on PBS during pledge week, it now is on my wall, thank you Bob!

[@ivan200804]

You don't watch Bob Ross for painting. You watch Bob Ross for Bob Ross.

[@plucas1]

Not true! Not for everyone, anyway. I learned a lot about illustration, composition, and framing just from watching Bob Ross. Twenty years after selling my first illustration for money, I am still learning occasional art tidbits by watching him. But his shows are fun to watch just for himself too. = )

[@sausagepeels428]

Exactly most of the audience

[@sausagepeels428]

@Emmerich August dude, nobody cares about what tf you hate. Keep it to yourself, why are you even here in this video then.

[@sausagepeels428]

@Emmerich August bruh, figure yourself

[@BudderChezMC]

Exactly

[@user-lc4cr9jq3p]

They should open a museum and have interactive painting with his show playing

[@SaltEZ827]

That would be pretty neat

[@Dana-rn8se]

What a wonderful idea!

[@irishart4793]

Now that I would travel to the US to see because Bob Ross has had a huge effect on my life

[@Dana-rn8se]

@@irishart4793 exactly! And I live in Portugal and I've only visited Spain, once! 😂

[@Xeonerable]

Bob was from Florida, the state should open a museum for him. We're already a big tourist hub, so when international travelers come here and knew Bob's work they could also come see it and appreciate it.

[@purplesomething3442]

I'm doubtful they never considered selling those paintings considering the Kowalski's mentality on profiting off of Bob's name and image.

[@candyboyer]

I watched Bob Ross religiously as a teenager...but didn't take up painting til I was 60. Still watch him today!

[@zhazhagab0r]

There SHOULD be a nonprofit Bob Ross museum with these paintings in it, and proceeds would go toward offering free art programs in schools.

[@Demi.d3mi]

Bob ross would be happy to do that i bet

[@a.s8897]

That's too much 😂

[@bichtramnguyen1508]

This

[@aFeinPhoto]

THIS!

[@camerontaylor7471]

There we go!

[@paigelandry2611]

don't sell them - make a Bob Ross museum or gallery so everyone can enjoy them!!

[@hongjoongsangel2166]

It's likely possible that someone is gonna try to steal them

[@zombrexgame6670]

@@hongjoongsangel2166 no

[@Hvantmiki]

If they sold them then galleries and museums would likely buy them and private collectors would likely have it in their own galleries all over the world. People would have a greater opportunity to enjoy them if they sold them.

[@sporkeh90]

and pay for that by selling us some duplicates :P

[@amadeus2166]

@Wicked Marc you know you can like.. pick who you're selling something to, if a museum wants to buy one or two they would obviously end up in a museum.

[@cJames404]

The NY Times should really rethink this video and if it's something they want to stand behind. While every story has many sides, the way BRI is represented as some 'happy accident of a company which oh geez, just gives the people what they want because Bob would have loved his paintings on a toaster' is obviously a load of BS. I remember watching this years ago and thinking how cool it was they had the paintings and wouldn't sell them. But it's obvious now BRI loves to push that narrative to make it sound as if they live by some sort of ethical code. And their daughter is off-putting and comes off as insincere. Interestingly she seems to be the exact opposite of Bob Ross.

[@jakevendrotti1496]

She's shockingly stupid, but knowing the name of the specific Smithsonian museum she personally visited and was invited to display her inheritance in (actually, stolen inheritance from Bob's son Steve). And she's unapologetic about her ignorance. Guess getting away with a multi-million dollar theft gives hubris.

[@billblaski9523]

Yo, both Joan and that Sarah Strohl just seem so phony

[@blakjack3053]

I still watch his reruns. So relaxing!

[@johnlorenz4869]

Annette: *only authenticator of Bob Ross paintings* Me: KOWALSKI, ANALYSIS

[@richelle7142]

niiiiiiiiice

[@queso9255]

Love it

[@so-fv5hy]

666

[@aptonymic3014]

@@talbotpassant it was pretty a pretty obvious joke

[@prodjt007]

old meme

[@evamark1399]

You guys forgot *he's also well known for inventing asmr.*

[@Perhapsian]

100 Subscribers With No Video what a legend

[@rietveld8329]

Omfg yes 😂😂😂 asmr is like so popular noe

[@rietveld8329]

Now

[@diemharper3598]

I'm proud

[@agrumblebee2981]

Who’s here after the Netflix documentary?

[@kylematthew4898]

Boycott BRI! If you Love Bob Ross, don’t buy Bob Ross memorabilia.

[@aster___4103]

*Dude they put bob ross paintings in cardboard box without protection* 😨

[@theraint]

Then think about that a picture is even in a box. Without being seen.

[@mattgaming8717]

Its still well kept. Itll be kept in better condition now!!

[@akari5515]

Aimbot-dll yes that’s exactly what I want..

[@FinnACurran]

@Aimbot-dll yes

[@weepingod]

these people are not afraid to die

[@yungcontent]

The most wholesome man in the world

[@flasun6934]

It should be mandatory for America TV channels all put his show on between the hours of 6pm to 7pm. Imagine all of America total calm down, relax for one whole hour a day. He was a beautiful person

[@SmileUgly]

Is meeee!

[@kagomehigurashi6450]

I was just saying that to myself 😭

[@NiamhCreates]

Him and Fred Rogers

[@mariasilistra2998]

The like nr 1K

[@jacobblackard2574]

This hits so differently now since I've watched the documentary

[@girleyreds11-11]

As a kid he WOKE UP my tingles....later I discovered the doll sellers on home shopping did the same thing....then as a young adult searching KZbin I discovered ASMR!!!

[@professionalcommenter]

I love that all these years later, Bob Ross is more famous now then he has ever been.

[@socialdiving2305]

And it's sad because it's better when outstanding personalities are recognized when they're alive

[@thedarknessofnana]

It’s the curse if being a traditional artist... always posthumously famous much more than in life.

[@seigeengine]

@@socialdiving2305 When he was alive, the technology that has allowed the dissemination of his work and personality didn't exist.

[@FueledByKass]

I think that’s how it is with artists.

[@Glee73]

if Bob Ross were alive today, he would be a KZbin millionaire.

[@ally_tyson]

I wish he was able to see the amount of joy he has brought to the world since he passed.

[@adriankepler5254]

Alexandria Buzzard He’s lookin down on us from somewhere. I’m sure he knows

[@spaceycaveco.698]

Sadly, the great artists like Bob Ross aren’t shown the proper respect they deserve when they’re alive, they have to die first for the world to appreciate them. I watched Bob Ross ritualistically as a child and he inspired me to become an artist. There’ll never another Bob Ross.

[@javiercastaneda2555]

Alexandria Buzzard I have a feeling he he does. 🙂

[@merncat75]

@@spaceycaveco.698 so true..

[@manjariacharya4792]

He died?

[@cathyb-cbradioband6523]

I saw this during the 2020 pandemic and watching this now after seeing the Netflix doc makes it really different. The doc confirmed some of the things that I thought when I first saw this.

[@cathyb-cbradioband6523]

Let’s not forget that Bob had an affair with Annette. It makes Annette’s husband’s answer to how he felt when he met Bob all the more poignant.

[@williamwhittenburg3212]

The ending that announced he would be showcased in the Smithsonian and then him being quoted “never in the Smithsonian” brought a tear to my eye. Congratulations Bob! 🎉

[@alexanderescobar6891]

They need to make a Bob Ross museum. They have enough material to do so!!

[@Orbitz2x]

Alexander Daniels Escobar i made it 333 likes

[@Starry_Night_Sky7455]

This should happen.

[@defyingtheodds1987]

Best idea

[@bzleo2003]

Yeah, that's what I thought as soon as they said they were neatly packed away

[@deepwater7250]

Yes if it travelled I'd try to go see it

[@clayjack9969]

I remembering watching the Bob Ross livestream and he said something like “I like making my painting calm and happy. If want death and violence you can just watch the news.” The chat blew up.

[@ruthegan8524]

Love that.

[@4pplecider757]

Absoute legend

[@worm9591]

BobChamp

[@Numenorean921]

anyone know what episode he says this?

[@chapolinmadruga]

The Joy of Speed Drawing Bob Ross m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmO0Zod9mLOEY80

[@jonathanwhittaker677]

Only recently caught him....joy of painting on sky arts....already a massive massive fan....he was off the scale!!!

[@nylsavillar-danlag6101]

I always liked the way he taught on TV how to paint, I learned a lot with him, then , and I am still learning……..❤❤❤

[@Xanderqwerty123]

I'm kinda happy he went viral after he passed. The man wouldn't want all this attention, but the world needs to know him. It works out for everyone

[@twiittter]

Xanderqwerty123 Although he was quite known.

[@zsuzsiwd]

Yes but not on this scale. Hes right it all happened for a reason maybe

[@zsuzsiwd]

And in these crazy times wr are reminded of someone so wholesome lol. Btw he used to be a soldier maybe thats why he dislikes people and loves animals.

[@twiittter]

Z You’re right

[@XTCintense]

I watch him on Twitch regularly and he has 2,500+ viewers at all times. I like to think he's standing in front of a painting class of 2,500, all learning his techniques. From this video, seems like he would've loved that.

[@outside8312]

He always said he didn't paint to sell. I never thought you would be able to buy his works

[@lotuswolf2279]

It’s a shame they’re selling his paintings. Rich people are probably just gonna buy them and either brag about them or keep them away from the public for safe keepings.

[@gobthegreat7797]

Didn’t the video just say they’re still not for sale?

[@DrTheRich]

@@lotuswolf2279 they are not selling them, they just put some in a museum collection

[@JaxLittles]

@@lotuswolf2279 where did you get that from the video?

[@Lonewolfmike]

If you go to Alaska you have a chance to actually buy some of his paintings he did while stationed there while he was in the Air Force.

[@brightmacsworld8353]

I Remember him I really cherish and miss him he was a joy to watch on TV as he always said Happy little trees

[@movierates247]

God I can’t watch this the same way after seeing that Netflix Documentary. The people currently running this company are evil, despicable people. They will never see another dime from me and I sincerely hope their shameful business crumbles to the ground.

[@CarlosReyes-sk1zs]

Amen

[@joeymartinez4878]

KZbin recommendations finally found a good one

[@jackalito4022]

my thought exactly

[@Elizabeth-eh8fu]

lol yep

[@Adam-cy3ns]

Yee

[@LilyGazou]

Joey Martinez yes!!!

[@farmerman651]

Yee

[@king.kthebest6158]

Did you all know that Bob Ross was a master sergeant in the Air Force. After that, he promised to never scream again.

[@LaenayaSathe]

I didnt know. Thats so sweet it made me tear up!

[@averysimer5601]

*master sergeant *air force there ya go.

[@thelightison8629]

Yes. Yes I did.

[@averysimer5601]

and, the navy doesn’t call them drill sergeants. army does. navy/marines call them drill instructors.

[@edwintolentino525]

Cant even imagine him screaming

[@crystallove4778]

Thanks to Bob Ross for teaching me so much more about painting. I watched 3 months of Joy of Painting and learnt SO much. HE was a joy to watch. Thanks again. ❤

[@exposingunjust]

Bob Ross my mom loved that television show on channel 13 I would watch that along with this old house , and nature with Marty’s on Sundays, people we need to get back to reality, your family will be so happy and creative and very independent, these people helped raise me and I didn’t do too bad

[@lovingmyjediknight]

I wish bob ross was still alive to be able to see his paintings in the smithsonian 😪

[@LeagueRust]

lexiconliz if he was alive the paintings wouldn’t be in the smithsonian

[@euphony5552]

That’s the sleeping emoji

[@nickinportland]

Bob lives through the paintings because they were made with love

[@michaelbianchi22]

@@euphony5552 you're the sleeping emoji

[@Kkwangstar]

@@michaelbianchi22 lmao 👏🏻

[@ronnetteharvey2002]

People love Bob Ross because they are starved for kindness, peace, calmness. LOVE.

[@shawni321]

God isn't THAT the truth. You hit it right on the head

[@ronnetteharvey2002]

@@shawni321 thank you.

[@VegasShaken]

BRI are criminals. Joan you need to give these paintings back to the rightfully heir of his work. His Son!

[@kd1195]

I say the daughter gives Steve’s his dads right to his painting back! I’m so furious I seriously saw these documentary before Netflix and thought god, they are so sweet but nope! Everything comes to light.. Don’t support BRI!!