Bob Ross once painted in greyscale for a colorblind fan

Sep 2, 2015 2:23 AM

Scallamoosh

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Necessary FB edit. Guys... guys... it's ok. Yes, this was reposted by others soon after mine, but IT'S OK. It doesn't matter.

Here are 20 Bob Ross quotes to make life better: http://mentalfloss.com/article/65452/20-bob-ross-quotes-make-life-better

FWIW, my originals were animated too, they just didn't upload from the mobile app properly. I'd welcome tips to make it work!!

Bob Ross is honestly, legitimately one of my heroes.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Bob still rules, after all these years. What a lovely legacy. :`)

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

No, and yes. He was a Master Sergeant, the First Sgt. of the Clinic at Eielson Air Force Base.

10 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

You guys know BOB Ross was retired MILITARY. Blew my mind

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

As a colorblind man, I salute this.

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Bob really enjoys cleaning his brushes...

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

"Just beat the devil out of them!"

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Oh yeah thanks bob your right anyone can paint. *throws canvas*

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

It's very rare for someone to be so color blind that they only see in black and white. It's usually distorted colors

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I think that's why he wasn't using only "grey" colours. I see him using hints of blue and brown during the video.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

This

11 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

Even in the parallel universe he still paints a happy little bush

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I still fall asleep to his videos sometimes.He has such a soothing voice.

11 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 0

I just watched the video in the post and it relaxed me so much :)

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

That's not a bad idea.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

This is so low quality that Bob looks just as painted as the canvas.

11 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

I always upvote Bob Ross - he is part of the artworld that is eternally great

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

There is no replacing him..

10 years ago | Likes 16 Dislikes 0

Beat the devil out of it.

11 years ago | Likes 12 Dislikes 0

Always upvote Bob Ross

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Like a Ross.

11 years ago | Likes 30 Dislikes 1

you made me laugh

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Ooooooooooooh like a Ross.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

When I was in high school I won an award for my black and white paintings. I was deeply influenced by J. O'Barr's The Crow.

11 years ago | Likes 12 Dislikes 2

I was upvoted, then downvoted. I am too drunk to handle this information. I was almost at two whole points! Points was really hard to spell.

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

i wanna see!

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I still have a few at home if you're serious xD but they're literally paintings I did of Eric from The Crow. The comic version.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I was like what's a huge bottle of sake? Oh, `sake` not `sake`.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Did you read my profile... thing? Blurb? xD I didn't think people did that. :3

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

From Wikipedia-"Ross decided if he ever left the military, he would never scream again."

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Repost garbage. Downdoot!!!

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

To be fair, this came across another social media site I follow and I knew Imgur shared my love of Bob Ross, so I came here to share.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Fair enough

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Bob Ross is a badass.

11 years ago | Likes 825 Dislikes 4

I once had an art teacher give an assignment where you pick and arrist and one of their pieces, then attempt to make it. 1/

11 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

I chose Bob Ross, but she told me he wasn't a real artist. So, I bought his supplies at Hobby Lobby and printed pictures to put on my desk.

11 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

Then I explained to her the next day justhow much of an artist she was twaching at a community college.

11 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

(was).... but i agree

11 years ago | Likes 105 Dislikes 4

unnecessary.

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 9

not ok

11 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 6

Wait...what?!

11 years ago | Likes 24 Dislikes 1

HE DEAD MAN

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 9

Sad to say, he probably passed away before you ever saw his tutorials.

11 years ago | Likes 33 Dislikes 1

Yarp, 20 years ago this past America's birthday... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Ross

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

Yarp, 20 years ago this past America's birthday... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Ross

11 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 1

He died on the day I was born

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Understatement of the year: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGN5xaQkFk0

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I love Bob Ross

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

and on the last panel, bob became the picture

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

There are no mistakes.

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Only happy accidents :)

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

This is nice. I'm in the mood for nice things right now.

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I draw in greyscale. It doesn't suck sometimes.

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

You're far better than I am at it.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I'd say it looks a bit plane, but great job at the shading :)

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Can one buy bob Ross paintings?

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Seeing as how this is skyrocketing, Here's the video sauce for those of you interested https://youtu.be/I-ousb8-SD0

11 years ago | Likes 98 Dislikes 1

U dah real MVP

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

"We're gonna give this little tree a friend. We sometimes forget that trees get lonely too."

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Yes! I wanted this. Thank you.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I'm so glad his estate finally decided to put some of their full episodes up on YouTube.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

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11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Watching him paint is so calming.

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

I had to take a nap afterwards.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Thanks! Saving to paint one day!

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

@Venport

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

20 minutes. He painted that in just 20 minutes.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Turn on annotations. They left a note on the video for Reddit because the views skyrocketed due to this post. Awww! <3

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

@BalrogDestroyer

11 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

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11 years ago (deleted Sep 2, 2015 4:22 PM) | Likes 0 Dislikes 0

poiice....

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Just watched the whole thing. If someone doesn't like Bob Ross, I can't be friends with them. The man was a saint. The artistic Mr. Rogers.

11 years ago | Likes 24 Dislikes 0

Now I'm envisioning both of them up in heaven, enjoying a beer together.

11 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Slowly, calmly. Maybe even gently playing checkers.

11 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

Bob Ross: King me! Mr Rogers: Absolutely, my friend! *Tink* as glasses come together

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Aww! This whole chain made me smile. Thanks, guys! ^.^

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Wow, this is literally the only painting I own from my fathers mother, I never knew this was the source. Rip nana, I miss you

11 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 0

Are you saying you own THIS painting?? Show us!!!

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I just uploaded it!

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

My nana painted her rendition and gave it to me (not the original)

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Stations or auctioned off. A local restaurant has a verified painting. They sell on ebay for $5000+

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

So Bob Ross actually made 3 or 4 of each painting, so they could do close up shots as well as wide shots. Most were given to local PBS 1/

11 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Being colorblind myself yet having a love for drawing, this made me really happy.

11 years ago | Likes 524 Dislikes 7

I met a wood carver that was absolutely color blind. He was a great carver and his friend said being color blind help him see depth better.

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I'm monochromatic and can confirm.

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

as an artist, you could still use color. you could learn what colors to use when/where and what to mix/not to mix. start monochrome 1/2

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

(one color + b/w) and when you get good at that add another color. have friends look at it finished to gain perspective. just go slow 2/2

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

My ex boyfriend is an architect & an amazing artist. He just asks what color he's using ever since he colored a dog green in school as a kid

11 years ago | Likes 15 Dislikes 0

The worst part is that people make fun of you for it. I generally don't care, but it's not fun to get poked fun at all the time.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

If you are colorblind how can you type?!!one!

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I think it would be cool to see a painting by someone colourblind to see what colours they see.

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Much of art is light and shade, with colour really a secondary factor, in my opinion.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

I prefer to draw in just pencil personally, never tried colors yet

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Then Bobs work is done.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

You could do charcoal drawings, they are my fav. I prefer to work with just lights and shadow

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

There is an artist who uses sound to substitute color. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neil_Harbisson

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I can't see red and green and this made me really happy.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Jokes on you picture is in color anyways

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

Ever tried the enchroma glasses?

11 years ago | Likes 60 Dislikes 2

Never really heard of it, but seeing the price range is more than i can afford right not.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

That's for color deficiency (what I have)

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

Blind Buddies! Me to! Except I call it red-green colour blindness. I failed all the ishihara tests. :D

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Color Deficiency=Color Blindness in clinical settings.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

http://enchroma.com/technology/ I'm pleasantly surprised they took the time to explain and not BSing people into magic-like technology talk.

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

tnx 4 sauce

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Not everyone has millions of dollars to buy things like them

11 years ago | Likes 42 Dislikes 7

I think you might be overstating the price just a little bit there. People can afford prescription glasses already.

11 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 2

$400 to $600 might be not a everyday purchase but still in the range of doable, contrary to a ferrari for example...

11 years ago | Likes 39 Dislikes 2

True, plus it's kind of a pretty worthwhile lifelong investment.

11 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 1

Well, for some people it's doable I guess! After a very long time. I dunno if it's easy for everyone.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Contrrari

11 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

I appreciate your portmanteau.

11 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Read Oliver Sack's Case of the Color Blind Painter (even though it's a different blindness) http://people.rit.edu/wlrgsh/Sacks.pdf

11 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 1

Now I'm sad because he just died. :(

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

Holy shit, I somehow missed that he died. He was a cool guy. Met him once. Fuck.

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1