Artist: Bob Ross
Title: Untitled
Medium: Original Painting - Oil on Canvas
Year: C.1984
Dimensions; 20" x 24"
Inscription: Signed "Ross" in red lower left front
Documentation: Includes a Certificate of Authenticity from Bob Ross Inc.
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This 20" x 24" original oil on canvas by Bob Ross presents a rare variation in format, as the majority of Ross's works were created on 18" x 24" canvases. The slightly larger size provides a broader surface for his signature landscapes, allowing for expanded compositional elements and atmospheric detail.
Painted circa 1984, the composition bathes a rustic cabin and surrounding evergreens in the golden glow of a radiant sky. Shafts of sunlight break through richly colored clouds, illuminating a winding path and highlighting the textural depth of Ross's brushwork. His signature layering of color and expert blending techniques bring the landscape to life with a harmony of warmth and tranquility.
The painting is signed “Ross" in bold red in the lower left corner, a confident mark of authenticity from the artist himself. Adding to its rarity and value, the work is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity issued directly by Bob Ross Inc., the only official authority for verifying Ross originals.
Note: The frame pictured in the images is a mock-up to show the viewer how the piece will look framed.
With its uncommon scale, glowing palette, and impeccable provenance, this painting offers collectors an opportunity to acquire a distinctive and authenticated example of Ross's work from the early years of his career.
About Bob Ross
Bob Ross, a beloved advocate for painting in the late 20th century, spent his entire artistic career in front of the TV camera on "The Joy of Painting", Known for his uniquely soothing voice and "happy" images, he captivated millions and became a living icon.
Ross began his career in the US Air Force, serving 20 years, mostly in Alaska. In 1981, he left the military to pursue painting. During his early struggles, he adopted his signature perm as a cost-saving measure, a style he wore but disliked throughout his life.
Throughout his career, Ross remained dedicated to landscapes, creating around 30,000 paintings featuring trees, clouds, lakes, streams, and the occasional cabin. A sincere environmentalist, he often included small animals in his works and brought them to the studio. Interestingly, human figures rarely appeared in his paintings. He used the "wet on wet" or "Alla Prima" technique, dating back to the Renaissance. Though his style is challenging to categorize within contemporary art, it shares some aspects with Pop Art due to his celebrity status and creative approach. Except for early gold pans he distributed while in Alaska, Ross never sold his works.
More than twenty years after his death, Ross remains an Internet sensation. In 2015, over 400 episodes of "The Joy of Painting" were added to his official YouTube channel, and in 2016, his series "Beauty is Everywhere" began streaming on Netflix. Numerous tributes, including Google Doodles and birthday acknowledgments, continue to celebrate his legacy.
A calm and cheerful person, Ross maintained that anyone could paint with enough practice. His mantra, "We don't make mistakes, just happy little accidents", endeared him to millions.
Born Robert Norman Ross in Daytona Beach, Florida, on October 29, 1942, he passed away from lymphoma on July 4, 1995, at 52.
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