People deal with the stress of daily life in different ways. Some people meditate, or exercise, or call a loved one. For me, my go-to stress reliever is to grab some paint, a canvas, and my computer and let my problems melt away as Bob Ross guides me to creating beautiful scenic masterpieces. "The Joy of Painting" videos are calming and Bob, may he rest in peace, has become a source of happiness for many. You will find the following list of things in almost every Bob Ross video.
1. Happy trees.
Adorned with happy little branches.
2. Mountains with many trees in front of them, because Bob really digs trees.
There can never be too many happy trees.
3. Happy clouds.
Everything is so pure and happy in Bob's world.
4. Happy little accidents, because there are no mistakes.
I've started applying this logic to my everyday life to make myself feel better about my choices and decisions.
5. Bob feeding a baby squirrel, because he was a literal angel who the world did not deserve.
Man, Bob really did love his squirrels, and I'm sure they loved him just the same.
6. The ceremonial cleaning of the brush.
Can't you just hear the sound?
7. Bob's adorable and welcoming greeting.
It's always an honor, Bob.
8. Iconic colors like Phthalo Green, Titanium White, and Van Dyke Brown.
A word of warning, use just a touch of the bright red, because it can be overpowering.
9. His beautiful, unforgettable afro.
I'm sure his hair held the secret to the universe.10. A long sleeved button down shirt.
11. Genuine human joy.
I'm not crying, you are.12. Painting friends of trees, bushes, mountains, clouds, etc.
13. The construction of your own magical world.
14. Pep talks.
OK, now I am crying.15. A storytelling of each landscape painting.
What a storyteller he was.16. An oversized palette
The perfect accessory.17. An escape from the evils of the world.
The world will never be the same without Bob Ross.
Now go grab a canvas and paint your own happy little trees!
