Ross, a public television stalwart in the 1980s and '90s, “dedicated his life to making art accessible to everyone,” said Joan Kowalski, president of Bob Ross Inc. “This auction ensures his legacy continues to support the very medium that brought his joy and creativity into American homes for decades.”
After federal funding cuts, Bob Ross paintings to be auctioned to support public TV stations
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Kowalski says people used to sheepishly tell Ross “all the time” that they would fall asleep to his episodes, but he didn't mind.
Bob Ross' legacy lives on in 'The Joy of Painting' series
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