The Painful Story Behind Bob Ross

Bob Ross’ soothing voice and “happy little trees” saying, Does it remind you of the days when we spent our childhood in front of the screen?

If so, you are not alone because many people like Bob Ross. He grew up with painting sessions. However, there are harsh realities behind these sessions…

This program, which aired for 31 seasons from 1983 to 1994, became a platform where Ross taught viewers how to paint oil paintings.

In each episode, he encouraged us to create “happy little trees” or “happy little clouds” in his calm, low-pitched voice. Bob Ross, not only in America has won hearts all over the world It has become a noun.

But was he really happy?

Even though Bob Ross always looks happy and peaceful on his show His real life wasn’t this bright. Netflix’s documentary “Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed” reveals the bitter truths behind this happy face.

The documentary focuses on Ross’ conflicts with his business partners and his difficulties with his own son, Steve. According to Steve’s claims, the cheerful mood his father reflects on the screen is the same in his real life. It was replaced by unhappiness.

Bob Ross studied with Bill Alexander to learn his craft. fast painting technique he had learned. However, Ross combined this technique with his own gentle and encouraging style, making it more appealing to audiences.

After retiring from his military career in 1981, Ross met Bill Alexander in Florida and began working with him.

Here he started teaching his art and giving demonstrations. In this process, He met Annette and Walt Kowalski. The Kowalskis became business partners of Bob Ross and together they transformed the artist’s talent into one of the most influential arts programs in the world.

But every good story has a dark side. The sudden death of Ross’s second wife, Jane Zanardelli, from cancer and With Bob himself suffering from cancer, Ross’s life hit a rough patch.

According to Steve’s claims in the documentary, as Ross’ health deteriorated, the Kowalskis your name and image pressured to take control.

Bob Ross Inc. is now run by the Kowalskis’ daughter, Joan, and Bob’s legacy It continues to be kept alive in the internet age.

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