He is the most recognized and watched artist in T.V history.
Since 1982 The Joy of Painting has been shown continually across the world collecting more viewers each year they are shown. Bob has become a cult figure with his manner, hypnotic and therapeutic style and people tune in to see him for these reasons.
The first program was shown in 1982 and being aired by nearly 450 public T.V stations in America alone and outside are being shown in Japan, South Korea, Mexico, U.K, Hong Kong, Philippines, Holland, Switzerland, Belgium, Germany, Turkey, and Austria.
Response to Bob Ross is overwhelming with hundreds of letters and emails arriving at the Bob Ross Corporation daily from all over the world.
This style of painting the wet on wet technique has been used to rehabilitate and help disabled people, senior citizens and youngsters enjoy creating their own world on canvas.
Bob devised his own brushes, paints and accessories especially for this technique.
Now, there are just 2,000 certified Bob Ross Instructors across the globe spreading the word of Bob Ross.
