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24 lessons · free

Painting Like Bob Ross for Beginners

Start with materials and the wet-on-wet technique, then work through brushes, color and landscapes one subject at a time. You do not need any painting experience.

Start the first lesson

Introduction to Painting and Bob Ross Techniques

  1. Lesson 1: Unveiling the World of Painting and Bob Ross
  2. Lesson 2: Mastering the Basics of Landscape Painting
  3. Video: What Happened to All Bobs Paintings?

Brush Techniques and Strokes

  1. Lesson 1: Understanding Brushes and Their Uses
  2. Lesson 2: Mastering Brush Techniques and Strokes
  3. Video: Painting Clouds using Bob Ross Wet on Wet Oils

Color Theory and Mixing

  1. Lesson 1: Understanding the Color Wheel
  2. Lesson 2: Mixing Colors and Creating Shades
  3. Lesson 3: Bob Ross Colors

Landscape Painting Basics

  1. Lesson 1: Composition and Perspective in Landscape Painting
  2. Lesson 2: Capturing Light and Atmosphere in Landscape Painting

Painting Forests and Foliage

  1. Lesson 1: Techniques for Painting Different Types of Trees
  2. Lesson 2: Mastering Foliage Techniques

Painting Water and Reflections

  1. Lesson 1: Capturing the Essence of Water
  2. Lesson 2: Mastering Reflections and Capturing Movement

Painting Mountains and Rocks

  1. Lesson 1: Techniques for Painting Different Types of Mountains
  2. Lesson 2: Capturing the Essence of Mountains and Rocks

Painting Seascapes and Coastal Scenes

  1. Lesson 1: Techniques for painting beaches, cliffs, and rocky shores

Painting Buildings and Structures

  1. Lesson 1: Techniques for Painting Cabins and Barns
  2. Lesson 2: Painting Barns and Farmhouses

Painting Wildlife and Animals

  1. Lesson 1: Introduction to Painting Animals
  2. Lesson 2: Techniques for painting fur, feathers, and textures

Finishing Touches and Presentation

  1. Lesson 1: Adding Final Details and Highlights
  2. Lesson 2: Framing and displaying your artwork