{"id":2041264,"date":"2023-09-22T10:42:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-22T14:42:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bob-rosss-first-ever-on-air-painting-on-sale-for-9-8m\/"},"modified":"2023-09-22T10:48:33","modified_gmt":"2023-09-22T14:48:33","slug":"bob-rosss-first-ever-on-air-painting-on-sale-for-9-8m","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bob-rosss-first-ever-on-air-painting-on-sale-for-9-8m\/","title":{"rendered":"Bob Ross&#8217;s debut painting on sale for $9.8M."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fbob-rosss-first-ever-on-air-painting-on-sale-for-9-8m%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2041264&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>If you want these happy\u200b little trees, you\u2019ll need a \u2062lot of green.<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Beloved \u2062TV artist Bob Ross\u2019s first-ever on-air \u200b <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/topic\/arts\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">painting<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">  is up for sale and costs almost \u2064$10 million.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>The Joy of Painting<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The late host of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/topic\/pbs\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">PBS<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u2019s\u200d \u201cThe \u2063Joy of Painting\u201d became massively popular for his\u2064 friendly, calm demeanor and\u2064 his insistence that anyone can become \u2062an\u2064 artist. Now Modern Artifact Gallery in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/topic\/minneapolis\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Minneapolis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">  is \u2064selling \u201cA Walk in the Woods,\u201d the first of over 400 paintings \u2064Ross made on the show. Ross painted it \u200bfor the premiere episode which aired on January 11, 1983.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cIt \u2063is\u200c season one, episode one of what you would call the rookie card \u2063for Bob Ross,\u201d gallery owner Ryan\u2063 Nelson said of the work, per <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/2023\/sep\/21\/bob-ross-first-tv-painting-sale-a-walk-in-the-woods\">The Guardian<\/a>.\u200d Nelson added\u200b that he doesn\u2019t \u2062expect the work to sell quickly because of the cost. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cWhat this\u200d piece represents \u2063is the people\u2019s\u2064 artist,\u201d the gallery\u200d owner\u200b continued. \u201cThis isn\u2019t an institution that\u2019s telling\u2062 you \u2062that \u200cBob Ross is great. It\u2019s not some high-brow \u2062gallery telling \u2062you that Bob Ross is great. This \u2063is the masses, the population in the world\u200d that are\u2063 saying that Bob Ross is great.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cA Walk in the Woods\u201d was originally sold for an undisclosed \u200bamount to a volunteer to raise funds for the local PBS\u200d station. The \u200bpainting was displayed in her home for almost four decades \u2062before she contacted Nelson about purchasing it.\u200d He bought it last \u200dyear, then gave it\u200d the \u201cnot for sale\u201d price of $9.89 million, the outlet noted. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cRyan would prefer to\u200b take [the painting] out, tour \u2062it around to museums and things like that \u2063so \u2062people can enjoy it and appreciate it,\u201d Nelson\u2019s\u200d publicist said. \u201cHe will take offers but he\u2019s not in a hurry to sell \u2062it.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-describedby=\"sk-tooltip-9096\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1695395728952000&#038;usg=AOvVaw12JISV27yB7ZDLvfG_xsWJ\">CLICK HERE TO GET\u200d THE \u200cDAILYWIRE+ APP<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ross, who died\u2062 in 1995, \u200dhad a passion\u200d for \u200dremoving pretentious attitudes from the art world.\u2062 As he said in the first episode, \u201cWe have avoided \u2063painting for so long because \u200dI think all of our\u2064 lives we\u2019ve been told that \u200byou have to go to\u200b school half your life, maybe even have to be blessed by Michelangelo at birth, to ever be able to\u200d paint a picture. And here, we want to show you that that\u2019s not true. That you can paint a picture.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How has Bob Ross&#8217;s legacy \u2062continued to\u2064 inspire and impact the art world<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u2062 Ob-ross-painting-first-episode-joy-of-painting&#8221;>The Guardian<\/a>. \u201cIt is the first time he\u2019s \u200breally out there as an\u2064 individual; it\u2019s\u2063 his first public debut.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>A Cultural Icon<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bob Ross,\u200d with his \u200biconic afro, \u2062soothing voice, and talent for creating stunning landscape paintings\u2064 in under 30 minutes, has \u200dbecome a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/shapiro-why-dr-seuss-had-to-go\/\" title=\"SHAPIRO: Why Dr. Seuss Had To Go\">cultural icon<\/a>. His show, \u201cThe Joy of Painting,\u201d\u2063 ran for 31 seasons from 1983 to 1994, and continues to\u2063 captivate audiences\u2063 through \u200creruns and an active online community. Ross\u2019s calm and encouraging approach \u200dto painting, along with his signature phrases such as \u201chappy little trees\u201d\u200d and \u201cwe don\u2019t \u200bmake mistakes, just happy accidents,\u201d have endeared him\u2064 to \u200cmillions of fans around\u200b the world. His ability to break down complex techniques into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bob-rosss-first-ever-on-air-painting-on-sale-for-9-8m\/\" title=\"Bob Ross's debut painting on sale for .8M.\">simple steps inspired countless viewers<\/a> to pick\u2064 up a paintbrush and try their hand at creating art.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>A\u2064 Walk in\u200d the Woods<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cA Walk in the Woods\u201d is a beautiful example of Ross\u2019s talent and unique\u2064 style. The painting \u200bfeatures a serene \u200dforest landscape with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/4-men-rescued-in-utah-after-avalanche\/\" title=\"4 men rescued in Utah after avalanche\">snow-capped mountains<\/a> in the background and a winding path leading into the woods. It showcases Ross\u2019s mastery of the wet-on-wet oil painting \u2064technique, where new layers\u200c of paint are applied\u200d before the \u200dprevious layers have dried, resulting in soft\u200d blends and smooth textures. The soothing color palette of\u200c blues, greens, and oranges creates a sense \u200cof calm and\u200c tranquility, inviting viewers to escape into the peaceful world of\u200c the painting.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>The Value of Art<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/6-movie-sequels-and-reboots-that-were-ruined-by-woke-politics\/\" title=\"6 Movie Sequels And Reboots That Were Ruined By \u2018Woke\u2019 Politics\">hefty price tag<\/a> of nearly $10 million\u200c for \u201cA Walk in the Woods\u201d raises the question\u200b of the value of art. While some may\u200d find it \u2064difficult to understand why a \u200bpainting would be worth such a substantial amount, the art market operates on the\u2063 principles of supply and demand.\u2063 In \u200dthe case of Bob Ross\u2019s work, the\u2063 combination \u2063of\u2062 his cultural significance, limited number of original paintings, and the emotional connection fans feel\u200c towards \u200dhis art contribute to the high value. Additionally,\u2062 the rarity \u2062of the\u200c first-ever painting created for \u201cThe Joy of Painting\u201d adds to its\u2062 appeal for\u2064 collectors and enthusiasts alike.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>A Piece of History<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cA \u2064Walk in the Woods\u201d represents not only an exceptional work\u2064 of art but also a piece of television history. It holds tremendous cultural and\u200d nostalgic value for fans of Bob Ross\u2019s show, who remember tuning in every \u2062week to watch him\u2063 effortlessly create\u2063 beautiful landscapes. Owning this painting would be like owning a tangible piece of the tranquility Ross brought into people\u2019s homes through his calming voice and mesmerizing brushstrokes. It serves as a reminder \u200dof the impact Ross had on the art world and the joy he continues to bring to countless individuals through his timeless creations.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>The\u200d Legacy Lives On<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Although Bob Ross passed away in 1995, his legacy lives on through his \u2063art and \u200bthe continued popularity\u2062 of \u201cThe Joy of Painting.\u201d His positive and inclusive \u2063philosophy of art has inspired aspiring artists to pursue their passion without fear or self-doubt. His teachings continue to be \u200bshared through workshops, tutorials, and online communities, keeping the spirit of\u2062 creativity\u2064 and\u200b joy alive. Whether or not \u201cA\u2062 Walk in the Woods\u201d finds a buyer willing to pay the \u200dhefty price, Bob Ross\u2019s impact on\u2062 the\u200b art world \u2063and the hearts of his \u2062fans remains immeasurable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In the words\u2062 of Bob Ross himself, \u201cThere\u200b are \u2062no limits\u2064 here. You \u2064start out by believing here\u2026\u200b You can make a happy little world \u200din your mind.\u201d His belief in the power of art to bring \u200chappiness and\u200d create a positive experience reverberates through \u200chis paintings, and \u2064\u201cA Walk in the Woods\u201d is a prime example of that enduring message.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you desire these joyful trees, prepare ample funds. Bob Ross&#8217;s inaugural televised artwork is available for purchase, priced at nearly $10 million. The late PBS host of &#8220;The Joy of Painting&#8221; gained immense popularity for his amiable nature and unwavering belief that anyone can master the art.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":345,"featured_media":2041265,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2041264","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2041264","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/345"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2041264"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2041264\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2041265"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2041264"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2041264"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2041264"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}