Bob Ross
Bob Ross Signed Original Blue Ocean with Mountain Background Contemporary Art Painting
Description
Artist: Bob Ross
Title: Blue Ocean with Mountain Background
Medium: Original Oil on Canvas Painting
Size: 18" x 24"
Inscription: Signed
Condition: Piece requires a professional cleaning, there are some areas of missing paint as well as blackened areas (see photos for specifics)
Documentation: Includes Gallery Certificate of Authenticity and a Bob Ross, Inc Certificate of Authenticity
*Paint missing in areas, grime, needs a professional cleaning
While the ocean is a part of many Bob Ross paintings, it's rare to come across one with it as the main focal point. The serene blue tones used by Ross beautifully capture the majestic and otherworldly beauty of of the ocean, while the tall mountain peaks and rounded clouds nicely frame the image. Bob Ross' "Blue Ocean with Mountain Background" is painted in the artist's well known neo-realist style, and highlights his impressive hand for detail. The life-like image immediately sets a tranquil mood and transports the viewer. This piece will require a thorough, professional cleaning to restore it to its original splendor; details of the condition are included in the listing photos and include blackened areas and areas with missing paint. The competitive listing price takes those issues into consideration. Bob Ross' original Blue Ocean with Mountain Background painting and Northern Lights painting on canvas is signed by the artist and comes with a certificate of authenticity from Modern Artifact as well as an independent certificate of authenticity from Bob Ross, Inc.
Having spent his entire artistic career in front of the TV camera shooting “The Joy of Painting”, Bob Ross was one of the greatest advocates for painting in the late 20th century. Known as a painter of uniquely soothing voice, who always painted “happy” images, he was watched by millions and eventually reached the status of a living icon.
He started his career in the US Air Force, where he spent 20 years, mostly in Alaska. In 1981, he abandoned the army to pursue painting. In the early years, he was struggling. This is when his signature perm was born, as a way of cutting haircut costs, a style he wore and hated throughout his life.
Ross remained dedicated to landscape throughout his entire body of work, which counts around 30.000 paintings. His works are populated with trees, clouds, lakes and streams, and only an occasional cabin. Known as a sincere environmentalist, he often painted various small animals, bringing them often to the studio. Interestingly, very few of his works ever depicted a human figure. The technique he used is called “wet on wet” or “Alla Prima”, dating back to the Renaissance. Still, it was difficult to define Bob Ross’ style in terms of contemporary art. It was closest to Pop Art, due to his celebrity status and the concept in which it was created. Except for the early gold pans, he distributed while stationed in Alaska, he never really sold his works.
Even today, more than twenty years after his death, he remains an Internet sensation. In 2015, over 400 episodes of his famous TV show “The Joy of Painting” were added to the official Bob Ross Youtube Channel. In 2016, his other painting television series “Beauty is Everywhere” began streaming on Netflix. Furthermore, numerous series have paid homage to Bob Ross in various ways, while Google keeps posting Google Doodle and birthday tributes to the painter every year.
A calm, happy person, Bob Ross kept a democratic, open attitude, claiming that anyone can paint regardless of talent, only if they are ready to practice enough. We don't make mistakes, just happy little accidents,” he used to say. And the people loved him for it.
Born as Robert Norman Ross in Daytona Beach, Florida on October 29, 1942, the meticulous painter died of lymphoma on July 4, 1995, at the age of 52.
Title: Blue Ocean with Mountain Background
Medium: Original Oil on Canvas Painting
Size: 18" x 24"
Inscription: Signed
Condition: Piece requires a professional cleaning, there are some areas of missing paint as well as blackened areas (see photos for specifics)
Documentation: Includes Gallery Certificate of Authenticity and a Bob Ross, Inc Certificate of Authenticity
*Paint missing in areas, grime, needs a professional cleaning
While the ocean is a part of many Bob Ross paintings, it's rare to come across one with it as the main focal point. The serene blue tones used by Ross beautifully capture the majestic and otherworldly beauty of of the ocean, while the tall mountain peaks and rounded clouds nicely frame the image. Bob Ross' "Blue Ocean with Mountain Background" is painted in the artist's well known neo-realist style, and highlights his impressive hand for detail. The life-like image immediately sets a tranquil mood and transports the viewer. This piece will require a thorough, professional cleaning to restore it to its original splendor; details of the condition are included in the listing photos and include blackened areas and areas with missing paint. The competitive listing price takes those issues into consideration. Bob Ross' original Blue Ocean with Mountain Background painting and Northern Lights painting on canvas is signed by the artist and comes with a certificate of authenticity from Modern Artifact as well as an independent certificate of authenticity from Bob Ross, Inc.
Having spent his entire artistic career in front of the TV camera shooting “The Joy of Painting”, Bob Ross was one of the greatest advocates for painting in the late 20th century. Known as a painter of uniquely soothing voice, who always painted “happy” images, he was watched by millions and eventually reached the status of a living icon.
He started his career in the US Air Force, where he spent 20 years, mostly in Alaska. In 1981, he abandoned the army to pursue painting. In the early years, he was struggling. This is when his signature perm was born, as a way of cutting haircut costs, a style he wore and hated throughout his life.
Ross remained dedicated to landscape throughout his entire body of work, which counts around 30.000 paintings. His works are populated with trees, clouds, lakes and streams, and only an occasional cabin. Known as a sincere environmentalist, he often painted various small animals, bringing them often to the studio. Interestingly, very few of his works ever depicted a human figure. The technique he used is called “wet on wet” or “Alla Prima”, dating back to the Renaissance. Still, it was difficult to define Bob Ross’ style in terms of contemporary art. It was closest to Pop Art, due to his celebrity status and the concept in which it was created. Except for the early gold pans, he distributed while stationed in Alaska, he never really sold his works.
Even today, more than twenty years after his death, he remains an Internet sensation. In 2015, over 400 episodes of his famous TV show “The Joy of Painting” were added to the official Bob Ross Youtube Channel. In 2016, his other painting television series “Beauty is Everywhere” began streaming on Netflix. Furthermore, numerous series have paid homage to Bob Ross in various ways, while Google keeps posting Google Doodle and birthday tributes to the painter every year.
A calm, happy person, Bob Ross kept a democratic, open attitude, claiming that anyone can paint regardless of talent, only if they are ready to practice enough. We don't make mistakes, just happy little accidents,” he used to say. And the people loved him for it.
Born as Robert Norman Ross in Daytona Beach, Florida on October 29, 1942, the meticulous painter died of lymphoma on July 4, 1995, at the age of 52.