Quotes from Bob Ross

Friends are the most important commodity in the world. Even a tree needs a friend.

If we all painted the same way, what a boring world it would be.

I don't intimidate anyone.

You can do ANYTHING you want to do-This is your World

We show people that anybody can paint a picture that they're proud of. It may never hang in the Smithsonian, but it will certainly be something that they'll hang in their home and be proud of. And that's what it's all about.

Most painters want recognition, especially by their peers. I achieved that a long time ago with TV. I don't need any more.

There are no mistakes, only happy accidents.

Painting is my escape from reality. I can literally create any kind of world that I want — with tranquility and peace. All my little animal friends, they all live right here with me.

I stay hidden. I'm sort of hard to find.

You do your best work if you do a job that makes you happy.

Traditionally, art has been for the select few.

If you study my paintings, there are no signs of human life.

People might look at you a bit funny, but it's okay. Artists are allowed to be a bit different.