Thus begins a series in which I post a short clip of the happy painter, Bob Ross, each Friday for all to enjoy. The benefits of watching Bob are multifold; not only do we get to slip into a state of total relaxation by listening to his voice and observing his technique, but each time Bob picks up a brush (or palette knife), we get a glimpse into his worldview, which would almost certainly bring peace to the Middle East if adopted by the masses.
Plus, it’s Friday. You need a break from work.
We’ll start off with a clip from an episode called “Splendor of Winter.” I enjoy this particular one for a few reasons, including:
- It allows us to witness the classic Ross technique of quickly turning nothing into something (in this case, a mountain).
- Bob using the phrase, “make love to [the canvas]. Caress it.”
- A quick thought about using belief as the basis for achieving anything.