Who is the hairy guy on CB's new avatar?

tiranova · Post by **tiranova** » Sat Jul 05, 2003 11:23 pm

I gotta know who is it?

Is it you CB?

Reminds me of pics from the 80's of Dave Lee Travis the DJ. You remember him dont you? Good old DLT?

CB · Post by CB » Sat Jul 05, 2003 11:48 pm

Its the one and only living legend that is Bob Ross....! From 'The Joy of Painting'....you know...the BEST TV show ever?

tiranova · Post by **tiranova** » Sat Jul 05, 2003 11:50 pm

Its the one and only living legend that is Bob Ross....! From 'The Joy of Painting'....you know...the BEST TV show ever?

Used to watch that all the time......................................NOT!

CB · Post by CB » Sat Jul 05, 2003 11:57 pm

The guy is a genius!! You gotta look out for 'The Joy of Painting' on Discovery Home and Leisure. There is no better way to chill out than watch Bob paint a picture of a forest or a mountain (he...er....doesn't know how to paint anything else!!)
And his choice of colours! No man on earth has made colour sound so exciting...
Alizarin Crimson, Cadmium Yellow, Dark Sienna, Indian Yellow, Midnight Black, Phthalo Blue, Phthalo Green, Prussian Blue, Sap Green and not forgetting good old Titanium White and Van Dyke Brown

We could all learn a lot from Bob - as he says: "There are no such things as mistakes in life - just happy accidents"

Derek · Post by **Derek** » Sun Jul 06, 2003 12:05 am

never heard of him - what age did u say u were CB ?

CB · Post by CB » Sun Jul 06, 2003 12:07 am

Its the one and only living legend that is Bob Ross....! From 'The Joy of Painting'....you know...the BEST TV show ever?

just discovered he died of cancer in 1995

He probably used lead based paints....

Don't worry Bob! I'll keep your flame burning buddy! :yes:

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Bob Ross (born in 1942, unable to find exact date; died July 4, 1995 of cancer, at the age of 52) was a painter whose "Joy of Painting" television series on PBS gained a sort of cult following. The program started in 1983, and reruns are still on the air in some places.
Ross was known for his soft, gentle voice and his calm, peaceful manner. Any errors he made weren't mistakes, but "happy accidents", which he soon turned into beauty. Trees he painted were "happy little trees" and he didn't like to do just draw one tree, since it would get lonely, so he gave it a friend or two!

Watching "Joy of Painting" wasn't so much about the actual painting or the technique. It was a great relaxer and emotional release, like meditation.

I just liked watching and listening to this fuzzy-haired gentle gentle man create beautiful nature scenes before my eyes. And for those 30 minutes a day, everything seemed right and at peace.
Hopefully, Bob Ross is at eternal peace now.

Cappy · Post by **Cappy** » Sun Jul 06, 2003 7:49 pm

He used to use a knife and a big brush. He was great, I was not aware he had died though.

Michelle · Post by **Michelle** » Sun Jul 06, 2003 10:32 pm

Bob Ross is a legend and the 'Joy of Painting' is pure cult viewing!!!

CB · Post by CB » Sun Jul 06, 2003 11:30 pm

At least michelle and cappy know i'm not mad

Long live Bob! Hope you've found "a little friend" in heaven!!!

Michelle · Post by **Michelle** » Sun Jul 06, 2003 11:35 pm

" Happy little trees living in a happy little world"

CB · Post by CB » Sun Jul 06, 2003 11:38 pm

YES!!!

Cappy · Post by **Cappy** » Sun Jul 06, 2003 11:39 pm

Dont forget the mountains

Michelle · Post by **Michelle** » Sun Jul 06, 2003 11:42 pm

Long live the 'Joy of Painting'.

Never knew he had died

Erm · Post by **Erm** » Sun Jul 06, 2003 11:47 pm

OMG i loved that show!!!!!!!!

used to be on at 9am on sky and i never missed it

we miss you bob!!!!!!

CB · Post by CB » Sun Jul 06, 2003 11:51 pm

I never realised they were repeats for two reasons:

1. He looked like someone from the 70's all the time anyway

2. He only ever painted forests and mountains and you couldn't tell the difference between his paintings anyway...