This passage discusses the mystery surrounding the whereabouts of Bob Ross's paintings. It mentions that there are over a thousand Bob Ross paintings in existence, but they are not available for purchase. The paintings are mostly owned by Walt and Annette Kowalski, who were close to Bob Ross. The article explores the enduring popularity of Bob Ross and the impact of his iconic persona. It also mentions the possibility of a future exhibit of Bob Ross's work at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History.
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1. Bob Ross is an iconic American painter of the 20th century.
2. There are more than a thousand Bob Ross paintings in the world.
3. Bob Ross completed nearly 30,000 paintings in his lifetime.
4. He completed each painting three times: before, during, and after the show.
5. Annette Kowalski is a long-time friend and partner of Bob Ross.
6. Bob Ross's paintings are recognized by certain characteristics, like the absence of people and unique clouds.
7. Bob Ross has become a modern icon, known for his soothing painting style.
8. Bob Ross Inc. manages his modern-day image and sells his line of paint supplies.
9. Bob Ross's paintings are not for sale, and the focus is not on selling paintings.
10. The Smithsonian National Museum of American History displayed an exhibit related to Bob Ross.
These facts summarize the key information without including opinions from the text.