WHEN in the course of human Events, it becomes necessary….
Want to Buy a Bob Ross Painting? You Can’t. (And Here’s Why.)
byVanderleunonJuly 15, 2019
“Ever make mistakes in Life??.. Let’s make them birds.. yeah they’re birds now.”
During the course of his television career, Bob Ross painted more than 1000 paintings. But you never see them for sale. You can buy Bob Ross paint sets and even a waffle maker that makes waffles that look like Bob Ross — “Pour in the batter, lower the lid, and before you know it, there’s Bob Ross ready for butter and syrup.” — but good luck buying one of his actual paintings. In this charming little video from the NY Times, we learn where all of Bob Ross’s paintings are, meet the paintings’ custodians, and discover why the art isn’t for sale. — Via the otherwise execrable Kottke
[This one goes out to my brother Jeff who uses Bob Ross TV programs when he has trouble falling asleep.]
PS: In three days the video above has been seen more than 3 million times. Even though he’s been dead for decades, Bob Ross still is more popular than CNN and MSNBC. Not bad for a Mountain and Tree Man.
Thanks, I needed that. I can tell you why the increased popularity, people are looking for light and goodness in the world that has become dark and cynical.
PatvannJuly 15, 2019, 4:09 PM
I recently found out that he was a Drill Instructor in the Air Force. (!!)
“The whole world, now is seeing what I saw.”
This. This is my fondest hope for my current project. I want to be able to speak this sentence.
I met Pete Hampton when I was 11 years old back in 1963. He was a wildly eccentric, some would say mad artist, and showman. He was a regional painter. His work is all about the Puente Hills of Southern California. He was my oldest friend. Going back to my childhood, I have always believed that Pete would one day be recognized as one of The Greats. He died last year, sick, broke and alone. I am photographing, cataloguing, and blogging about his life’s work for the Hampton family. As I said, I’ve always had an almost religious conviction that Pete Hampton’s work would one day be recognized. It has become my job to make that happen.
My nic links to the blog.
JWM
Snakepit KansasJuly 15, 2019, 4:52 PM
Growing up the only thing to watch on TV if your were sick and home from school was three channels of soap operas or PBS. Bob Ross was the best option hands down.
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Who Am I? by Carl Sandburg
My head knocks against the stars.
My feet are on the hilltops.
My finger-tips are in the valleys and shores of universal life.
Down in the sounding foam of primal things I reach my hands and play with pebbles of destiny.
I have been to hell and back many times.
I know all about heaven, for I have talked with God.
I dabble in the blood and guts of the terrible.
I know the passionate seizure of beauty
And the marvelous rebellion of man at all signs reading “Keep Off.”
My name is Truth and I am the most elusive captive in the universe.
Duty, Beauty, Liberty, Country, Honor, Family, Faith — Plus a few simple easy to follow rules for guys
Men saw the stars at the edge of the sea
They thought great thoughts about liberty
Poets wrote down words that did fit
Writers wrote books
Thinkers thought about it
Take it where you find it
Can’t leave it alone
You will find a purpose
To carry it on
Mainly when you find it
Your heart will be strong
About it
Many’s the road I have walked upon
Many’s the hour between dusk and dawn
Many’s the time
Many’s the mile
I see it all now
Through the eyes of a child
Take it where you find it
Can’t leave it alone
You will find a purpose
To carry it on
Mainly when you find it
Your heart will be strong
About it
[Chorus]
Lost dreams and found dreams
In America
In America
In America
Lost dreams and found dreams
In America
In America
In America
And close your eyes
Leave it all for a while
Leave the world
And your worries behind
You will build on whatever is real
And wake up each day
To a new waking dream
Take it where you find it
Can’t leave it alone
You will find a purpose
To carry it on
Mainly when you find it
Your heart will be strong
About it
[Chorus]
Change, change come over
Change come over
Talkin’ about a change
Change, change
Change come over, now
Change, change, change come over
I’m gonna walk down the street
Until I see
My shining light
I’m gonna walk down the street
Until I see
My shining light
I’m gonna walk down the street
Until I see
My shining light
I’m gonna walk down the street
Until I see
My shining light
I see my light
See my light
See my shining light
I see my light
See my light
See my shining light
Gerard Van der Leun
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Thanks, I needed that. I can tell you why the increased popularity, people are looking for light and goodness in the world that has become dark and cynical.
I recently found out that he was a Drill Instructor in the Air Force. (!!)
“The whole world, now is seeing what I saw.”
This. This is my fondest hope for my current project. I want to be able to speak this sentence.
I met Pete Hampton when I was 11 years old back in 1963. He was a wildly eccentric, some would say mad artist, and showman. He was a regional painter. His work is all about the Puente Hills of Southern California. He was my oldest friend. Going back to my childhood, I have always believed that Pete would one day be recognized as one of The Greats. He died last year, sick, broke and alone. I am photographing, cataloguing, and blogging about his life’s work for the Hampton family. As I said, I’ve always had an almost religious conviction that Pete Hampton’s work would one day be recognized. It has become my job to make that happen.
My nic links to the blog.
JWM
Growing up the only thing to watch on TV if your were sick and home from school was three channels of soap operas or PBS. Bob Ross was the best option hands down.
They make it look like a warehouse with a bare bones staff, but his brand is represented by real honest-to-goodness art suppliers.
A very good communicator!
He was even rather popular amongst us Brits too.