Bob Ross: Words Of Wisdom

Bob Ross: Words Of Wisdom

Words Of Wisdom – Bob Ross

Bob Ross, the painter, and television personality was an endearing, soothing, and extremely prolific artist who purportedly completed 30,000 paintings during his lifetime. What made this especially likable and talented painter truly different is that he truly believed that all of us could also be artists.

Ross’s gentle voice and warm demeanor captured the hearts of humans of all ages and artists of all levels worldwide. Bob spent 20 years in the United States Air Force and retired with the rank of master sergeant before transitioning into the happy painter we know today. He is quoted as saying “after yelling so much in the Air Force; he never wanted to yell at anyone again.”

As Robert Frost famously said “Way leads unto Way” and the Alaskan Mountains where he was stationed became iconic features in his paintings. While stationed there Ross indulged his creative side by painting his landscapes onto golden pans, which he sold for $25 each. Today, they can fetch as much as $7500 on eBay.

One of Bob Ross’s biggest influences was a German painter named Bill Alexander who hosted an art instruction show on PBS “The Magic of Oil Painting. He shared his “wet-on-wet” oil painting technique. Ross ended up studying under Alexander, who became his mentor in the early 1980s, and as Alexander was preparing to retire, he asked Ross to take over teaching his painting classes. Ross agreed and set out to tour the country on his own in a motor home, traveling and teaching people.

One of his students Annette Kowalski recognized his gentle and powerful positivity while taking a five-day instructional course with Ross in 1982. She became Ross’s manager, helping him broker the deal for The Joy of Painting television show with PBS. Despite its incredible popularity Bob Ross did the series for free, while his income came from Bob Ross Inc. which sold art supplies and how-to videotapes, taught classes, and even had a troupe of traveling art instructors who roamed the world teaching painting.

It’s been nearly 25 years since the sincere, gentle and very talented Bob Ross passed. His encouraging artistic mentor style continues to spread smiles and inspiration to artists of all ages. Below is just a few of some of his many magical quotes and a classic clip from his show. SOURCES MENTAL FLOSS, WIKIPEDIA & BIOGRAPHY


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The Art Of Balloon Origami

The Art Of Balloon Origami

The Art Of Balloon Origami

Airigami specializes in creating large-scale installations, illustrations, and experiences entirely out of balloons. From stadium-filling sculptures to sleek advertising imagery, Airigami combines storytelling & visual artistry to capture the attention of audiences world-wide.

A Sample clip with a little history featuring the lead artist Larry Moss of Airigami

A Time lapse video of an enormous Jack & The Beanstalk Airigami scene.

Modern Airigami interpretations of famous fine art masterpieces.

Check out the sample of videos below featuring the artworks of Airigami: www.airigami.com/


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Pilot Takes Elderly On Their First Flight

Pilot Takes Elderly On Their First Flight

Pilot Takes Elderly On Their First Ever Flight

After fulfilling his dream of becoming a pilot, Vikas Jyani took all of the elderly residents of his village on their first flight.

According to the Times of India, Jyani, of the Sarangpur village, had made a promise to the elderly that he would become a pilot and take them all on a flight.

“Many people make promises to the elderly, but he kept his word,” said Bimla, a 90-year-old woman who said she had never even dreamt of such a thing.

Two 78-year-old passengers said the air travel was “the best movement of their lives.”

In total, 22 residents flew to Amritsar to visit the Golden Temple, Jallianwala Bagh, and Wagah Border.

The pilot’s father Mahendra Jayani, senior manager at a bank said that Vikas always respect elders and this was his dream.

“He fulfilled his dream and that’s the most important thing for me. All youth should follow Vikas’ example and we should all respect our elders,” he added.

Credit for the reporting on this story goes to Times Of India


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Relatable Duck – Natures Wonders

Relatable Duck – Natures Wonders

Relatable Duck – Natures Wonders

Cartoonist Brian Gordon who is also a fun loving dad created this comic on fall leaves and natures wonders is.

“My comics are largely inspired by my struggles as a parent, my fascination with technology, science and all things geeky. Oh, and a constant, crushing wave of self-doubt and anxiety. That’s a big source of inspiration, too” Brian Gordon

Follow Brian Gordon’s parenting smiles with Fowl Language Comics here: www.fowllanguagecomics.com/.


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Record-Breaking Top Fade

Record-Breaking Top Fade

Record-Breaking Top Fade

This World Record-Breaking Top Fade is a sight to be seen! It is also a happy reminder to embrace who you are, inside and out!

It’s likely you’ll spot Benny Harlem from a mile away – not only because of his keen fashion sense but for his sensational hairstyle!

With his striking hairdo styled upright on his head, Benny has made his way into Guinness World Records 2018 as the title holder for “Tallest High Top Fade.” In order to perfect his 20.5 inches (52.0 cm) tall hairstyle, the model will sometimes shape and comb his hair for two hours!

The Los Angeles, California dad who has passed on his stunning hair genes to his daughter Jaxyn, says he wants to inspire people of all cultures and backgrounds to embrace who they are by appreciating their own natural hair.” – Guinness Book Of World Records

Looking for more awesome world records?

Check out our cool World Record Category!

It’s packed full of all kinds of amazing world records such as The Queen Of Limbo.

Or for another happy record-breaking human, check out Mr.Cherry’s Record-Breaking Butt!

 


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Improv Everywhere – Indiana Jones

Improv Everywhere – Indiana Jones

Improv Everywhere – Indiana Jones

The fun-loving team behind Improv Everywhere spread some smiles to the surprised public when the recreate the famous boulder chase scene from Indiana Jones and Raiders of the Lost Ark in New York’s Central Park.

This video was created by Improv Everywhere.

“We are a New York City-based prank collective that causes scenes of chaos and joy in public places” Improve Everywhere.

Find more fun from them here: www.youtube.com/channel/UCTrtA2LyW7gie0o8hY4efXw


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Kids Are Awesome

Kids Are Awesome

Kids Are Awesome

Check out this latest compilation of videos from People Are Awesome featuring awesome kids doing what they love.

This video was created by People Are Awesome.

“PEOPLE ARE AWESOME is the number one destination for amazing, original videos and compilations of ordinary people doing extraordinary things. We feature all sorts of different extreme sports and activities other amazing feats.”

Find more by them here: www.youtube.com/channel/UCIJ0lLcABPdYGp7pRMGccAQ


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Sunday Funnies

Sunday Funnies

Sunday Funnies

You can never have too many smiles in a day, here are a few comics to spread some more smiles!


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