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With just a few tools, Bob Ross paints a mountain stream running through gently sloping ground that looks soft as velvet.

With just a few tools, Bob Ross paints a mountain stream running through gently sloping ground that looks soft as velvet.

Nicholas Hankins paints a gnarled old tree adorned with Spanish moss as it stands sentinel over a moonlit stream in this moody Bob Ross landscape.

Nicholas Hankins paints a gnarled old tree adorned with Spanish moss as it stands sentinel over a moonlit stream in this moody Bob Ross landscape.

Nicholas Hankins paints a gnarled old tree adorned with Spanish moss as it stands sentinel over a moonlit stream in this moody Bob Ross landscape.

Far-away mountains appear to float in the clouds as Bob Ross paints a gently flowing river in the foreground.

Far-away mountains appear to float in the clouds as Bob Ross paints a gently flowing river in the foreground.

Far-away mountains appear to float in the clouds as Bob Ross paints a gently flowing river in the foreground.

Join Bob Ross as he creates a lovely winter scene in rich purples and soft lavenders.

Stroll to the river with Bob Ross and enjoy the emergence of springtime blossoms on flowering trees.

Join Bob Ross as he creates a lovely winter scene in rich purples and soft lavenders.

Once again Bob Ross shares his truly unique painting technique as he creates a fantastic waterfall on black canvas.

Stroll to the river with Bob Ross and enjoy the emergence of springtime blossoms on flowering trees.

Join Bob Ross as he creates a lovely winter scene in rich purples and soft lavenders.

Bob Ross quickly paints a most challenging masterpiece of majestic mountains reigning over a colorful seascape.

Join Bob Ross as he creates a lovely winter scene in rich purples and soft lavenders.

Bob Ross quickly paints a most challenging masterpiece of majestic mountains reigning over a colorful seascape.

Stroll to the river with Bob Ross and enjoy the emergence of springtime blossoms on flowering trees.

Stroll to the river with Bob Ross and enjoy the emergence of springtime blossoms on flowering trees.

Stroll to the river with Bob Ross and enjoy the emergence of springtime blossoms on flowering trees.

Experience a lovely waterfall by moonlight - a spectacular painting completed on a black canvas by artist Bob Ross.

Experience a lovely waterfall by moonlight - a spectacular painting completed on a black canvas by artist Bob Ross.

Experience a lovely waterfall by moonlight - a spectacular painting completed on a black canvas by artist Bob Ross.

In the midst of a cold, wintry forest, Bob Ross gently places a magical little cabin upon a bed of snow with his paint brush.

In the midst of a cold, wintry forest, Bob Ross gently places a magical little cabin upon a bed of snow with his paint brush.

In the midst of a cold, wintry forest, Bob Ross gently places a magical little cabin upon a bed of snow with his paint brush.

Towering Bob Ross mountains and a frosty moonlit landscape are the setting of Nicholas Hankins old trapper's cabin on the banks of an icy, winding river.

Towering Bob Ross mountains and a frosty moonlit landscape are the setting of Nicholas Hankins old trapper's cabin on the banks of an icy, winding river.

Towering Bob Ross mountains and a frosty moonlit landscape are the setting of Nicholas Hankins old trapper's cabin on the banks of an icy, winding river.

Bob Ross uses beautiful blue effects on canvas to highlight the drama and beauty of a snow-bound cabin at sunset.

Bob Ross uses beautiful blue effects on canvas to highlight the drama and beauty of a snow-bound cabin at sunset.

Bob Ross uses beautiful blue effects on canvas to highlight the drama and beauty of a snow-bound cabin at sunset.

Watch and learn as Bob Ross creates crashing waves in this very dark moonlight setting.

Watch and learn as Bob Ross creates crashing waves in this very dark moonlight setting.

Spring has sprung in the crisp mountain air of this alpine meadow.

Watch and learn as Bob Ross creates crashing waves in this very dark moonlight setting.

Experience a lovely waterfall by moonlight - a spectacular painting completed on a black canvas by artist Bob Ross.

Watch and learn as Bob Ross creates crashing waves in this very dark moonlight setting.

Experience a lovely waterfall by moonlight - a spectacular painting completed on a black canvas by artist Bob Ross.

Stately evergreens overlooking a field of tiny daisies.

Stately evergreens overlooking a field of tiny daisies.

Stately evergreens overlooking a field of tiny daisies.

Bob Ross shows us how to paint a beautiful and detailed winter scene with graceful leafless trees galore.

Bob Ross shows us how to paint a beautiful and detailed winter scene with graceful leafless trees galore.

Bob Ross shows us how to paint a beautiful and detailed winter scene with graceful leafless trees galore.

Nicholas Hankins makes sure the chill of autumn is felt creeping in on the banks of a winding creek in this foggy, early morning Bob Ross landscape.

Nicholas Hankins makes sure the chill of autumn is felt creeping in on the banks of a winding creek in this foggy, early morning Bob Ross landscape.

Nicholas Hankins makes sure the chill of autumn is felt creeping in on the banks of a winding creek in this foggy, early morning Bob Ross landscape.

Bob Ross uses a unique twist in his painting technique to create a happy little stream tumbling through a rocky meadow.

Bob Ross uses a unique twist in his painting technique to create a happy little stream tumbling through a rocky meadow.

Bob Ross uses a unique twist in his painting technique to create a happy little stream tumbling through a rocky meadow.

With his trusty paint brushes in hand, Bob Ross takes us to a beautiful hideaway nested below a towering mountain.

With his trusty paint brushes in hand, Bob Ross takes us to a beautiful hideaway nested below a towering mountain.

With a sweep of his brushes, Bob Ross paints a waterfall flowing at the foot of a magnificent mountainous glacier.

With his trusty paint brushes in hand, Bob Ross takes us to a beautiful hideaway nested below a towering mountain.

Stately evergreens overlooking a field of tiny daisies.

With his trusty paint brushes in hand, Bob Ross takes us to a beautiful hideaway nested below a towering mountain.

Stately evergreens overlooking a field of tiny daisies.

As if by magic, Bob Ross paints an old country barn in an oval - with snowy trees and bushes breaking through the borders.

As if by magic, Bob Ross paints an old country barn in an oval - with snowy trees and bushes breaking through the borders.

As if by magic, Bob Ross paints an old country barn in an oval - with snowy trees and bushes breaking through the borders.

Bob Ross paints a country covered-bridge without disturbing the lovely forest background.

Bob Ross paints a country covered-bridge without disturbing the lovely forest background.

Bob Ross paints a country covered-bridge without disturbing the lovely forest background.

The glow of a midnight moon yields brilliant jewel tones in the surging surf of this dramatic Bob Ross seascape, painted masterfully by Nicholas Hankins today.

The glow of a midnight moon yields brilliant jewel tones in the surging surf of this dramatic Bob Ross seascape, painted masterfully by Nicholas Hankins today.

The glow of a midnight moon yields brilliant jewel tones in the surging surf of this dramatic Bob Ross seascape, painted masterfully by Nicholas Hankins today.

Watch Bob Ross and his amazing paint brushes create a wonderful little waterfall in the middle of an early autumn forest.

Watch Bob Ross and his amazing paint brushes create a wonderful little waterfall in the middle of an early autumn forest.

Watch Bob Ross and his amazing paint brushes create a wonderful little waterfall in the middle of an early autumn forest.

A lighthouse has been the saving grace for many a sailor during the night.

A lighthouse has been the saving grace for many a sailor during the night.

Just a few colors and brushes are all Bob Ross uses to paint this simple yet lovely monochromatic scene.

A lighthouse has been the saving grace for many a sailor during the night.

As if by magic, Bob Ross paints an old country barn in an oval - with snowy trees and bushes breaking through the borders.

A lighthouse has been the saving grace for many a sailor during the night.

As if by magic, Bob Ross paints an old country barn in an oval - with snowy trees and bushes breaking through the borders.

Bob Ross paints magnificent background mountains and nearby greenery - all in one beautiful landscape scene.

Bob Ross paints magnificent background mountains and nearby greenery - all in one beautiful landscape scene.

Bob Ross paints magnificent background mountains and nearby greenery - all in one beautiful landscape scene.

A real Bob Ross painting favorite that pleases the eye - large old tree, small trickling stream and textured ground.

A real Bob Ross painting favorite that pleases the eye - large old tree, small trickling stream and textured ground.

A real Bob Ross painting favorite that pleases the eye - large old tree, small trickling stream and textured ground.

The warmth of the morning sun illuminates this inviting Bob Ross styled woodland scene, replete with tall fir trees and a sun dappled path.

The warmth of the morning sun illuminates this inviting Bob Ross styled woodland scene, replete with tall fir trees and a sun dappled path.

The warmth of the morning sun illuminates this inviting Bob Ross styled woodland scene, replete with tall fir trees and a sun dappled path.

Happen upon a lonely little cabin deep in the dark forest.

Happen upon a lonely little cabin deep in the dark forest.

Happen upon a lonely little cabin deep in the dark forest.

An abandoned fishing boat hugs an old dockside pier and as always, Bob Ross completes the scene in less than thirty minutes!

Bob Ross paints the dawning of a new day in this quiet forest glen as the sunlight filters down through the trees and illuminates the stream.

A well worn dirt road crosses a small bridge where Bob Ross has painted a barn sitting among mist shrouded trees with a blue sky overhead.

Wispy palm trees and warm pink sky, Bob Ross' drops a tropical seascape onto the canvas just before revealing a charming seashell shape.

The days of summer provide such cherished memories; this Bob Ross painting will inspire your imagination for years to come.

Such a tranquil day down on the beach!

Enjoy the rhythmic flow of deep sea waters crashing up onto surrounding rocks and cliffs, Bob Ross style!

Bob Ross paints a golden field of sparse pines and other greenery inside the unique shape with curved, cut-in corners.

Bob Ross paints a country covered-bridge without disturbing the lovely forest background.

An abandoned fishing boat hugs an old dockside pier and as always, Bob Ross completes the scene in less than thirty minutes!

Bob Ross' painting project for today is a soft landscape setting at the base of a towering mountain.

Bob Ross paints the dawning of a new day in this quiet forest glen as the sunlight filters down through the trees and illuminates the stream.

A well worn dirt road crosses a small bridge where Bob Ross has painted a barn sitting among mist shrouded trees with a blue sky overhead.

Wispy palm trees and warm pink sky, Bob Ross' drops a tropical seascape onto the canvas just before revealing a charming seashell shape.

The days of summer provide such cherished memories; this Bob Ross painting will inspire your imagination for years to come.

Such a tranquil day down on the beach!

Enjoy the rhythmic flow of deep sea waters crashing up onto surrounding rocks and cliffs, Bob Ross style!

Bob Ross paints a golden field of sparse pines and other greenery inside the unique shape with curved, cut-in corners.

Bob Ross paints a country covered-bridge without disturbing the lovely forest background.

An abandoned fishing boat hugs an old dockside pier and as always, Bob Ross completes the scene in less than thirty minutes!

Bob Ross paints magnificent background mountains and nearby greenery - all in one beautiful landscape scene.

An abandoned fishing boat hugs an old dockside pier and as always, Bob Ross completes the scene in less than thirty minutes!

Bob Ross paints magnificent background mountains and nearby greenery - all in one beautiful landscape scene.

Bob Ross paints the dawning of a new day in this quiet forest glen as the sunlight filters down through the trees and illuminates the stream.

A well worn dirt road crosses a small bridge where Bob Ross has painted a barn sitting among mist shrouded trees with a blue sky overhead.

Wispy palm trees and warm pink sky, Bob Ross' drops a tropical seascape onto the canvas just before revealing a charming seashell shape.

The days of summer provide such cherished memories; this Bob Ross painting will inspire your imagination for years to come.

Such a tranquil day down on the beach!

Enjoy the rhythmic flow of deep sea waters crashing up onto surrounding rocks and cliffs, Bob Ross style!

Bob Ross paints a golden field of sparse pines and other greenery inside the unique shape with curved, cut-in corners.

Bob Ross paints a country covered-bridge without disturbing the lovely forest background.

Bob Ross paints the dawning of a new day in this quiet forest glen as the sunlight filters down through the trees and illuminates the stream.

A well worn dirt road crosses a small bridge where Bob Ross has painted a barn sitting among mist shrouded trees with a blue sky overhead.

Bob Ross paints the dawning of a new day in this quiet forest glen as the sunlight filters down through the trees and illuminates the stream.

A well worn dirt road crosses a small bridge where Bob Ross has painted a barn sitting among mist shrouded trees with a blue sky overhead.

On a black background, Bob Ross creates an incredible scene with mountain, cabin and the notorious lights of the northern sky.

Wispy palm trees and warm pink sky, Bob Ross' drops a tropical seascape onto the canvas just before revealing a charming seashell shape.

The days of summer provide such cherished memories; this Bob Ross painting will inspire your imagination for years to come.

On a black background, Bob Ross creates an incredible scene with mountain, cabin and the notorious lights of the northern sky.

Wispy palm trees and warm pink sky, Bob Ross' drops a tropical seascape onto the canvas just before revealing a charming seashell shape.

The days of summer provide such cherished memories; this Bob Ross painting will inspire your imagination for years to come.

On a black background, Bob Ross creates an incredible scene with mountain, cabin and the notorious lights of the northern sky.

Once again Bob Ross shares his truly unique painting technique as he creates a fantastic waterfall on black canvas.

Such a tranquil day down on the beach!

Once again Bob Ross shares his truly unique painting technique as he creates a fantastic waterfall on black canvas.

Such a tranquil day down on the beach!

Once again Bob Ross shares his truly unique painting technique as he creates a fantastic waterfall on black canvas.

Spring has sprung in the crisp mountain air of this alpine meadow.

Enjoy the rhythmic flow of deep sea waters crashing up onto surrounding rocks and cliffs, Bob Ross style!

Bob Ross paints a golden field of sparse pines and other greenery inside the unique shape with curved, cut-in corners.

Spring has sprung in the crisp mountain air of this alpine meadow.

Enjoy the rhythmic flow of deep sea waters crashing up onto surrounding rocks and cliffs, Bob Ross style!

Bob Ross paints a golden field of sparse pines and other greenery inside the unique shape with curved, cut-in corners.

Spring has sprung in the crisp mountain air of this alpine meadow.

With a sweep of his brushes, Bob Ross paints a waterfall flowing at the foot of a magnificent mountainous glacier.

Bob Ross paints a country covered-bridge without disturbing the lovely forest background.

With a sweep of his brushes, Bob Ross paints a waterfall flowing at the foot of a magnificent mountainous glacier.

Bob Ross paints a country covered-bridge without disturbing the lovely forest background.

With a sweep of his brushes, Bob Ross paints a waterfall flowing at the foot of a magnificent mountainous glacier.

Just a few colors and brushes are all Bob Ross uses to paint this simple yet lovely monochromatic scene.

Just a few colors and brushes are all Bob Ross uses to paint this simple yet lovely monochromatic scene.

Bob Ross paints a big old barn which appears to be half-covered in a snowy setting of frostbitten foliage.

Just a few colors and brushes are all Bob Ross uses to paint this simple yet lovely monochromatic scene.

On a black background, Bob Ross creates an incredible scene with mountain, cabin and the notorious lights of the northern sky.

Just a few colors and brushes are all Bob Ross uses to paint this simple yet lovely monochromatic scene.

On a black background, Bob Ross creates an incredible scene with mountain, cabin and the notorious lights of the northern sky.

Bob Ross' painting project for today is a soft landscape setting at the base of a towering mountain.

Bob Ross' painting project for today is a soft landscape setting at the base of a towering mountain.

Bob Ross' painting project for today is a soft landscape setting at the base of a towering mountain.

Bob Ross paints a big old barn which appears to be half-covered in a snowy setting of frostbitten foliage.

Bob Ross paints a big old barn which appears to be half-covered in a snowy setting of frostbitten foliage.

Bob Ross paints a big old barn which appears to be half-covered in a snowy setting of frostbitten foliage.

The colorful Milky Way is the backdrop for striking silhouettes of happy little Bob Ross trees in this night scene, spectacularly crafted by Nicholas Hankins.

The colorful Milky Way is the backdrop for striking silhouettes of happy little Bob Ross trees in this night scene, spectacularly crafted by Nicholas Hankins.