Bob Ross, the soft-spoken painter known for his calming presence, gained fame through his PBS show in the 1980s and 1990s. He learned the wet-on-wet technique from Bill Alexander and had a rivalry with him. Before becoming an iconic painter, Bob Ross served in the Air Force and reached the rank of master sergeant. His famous afro was the result of a perm he got to save money on haircuts. While his PBS show was popular, he didn't make money from it and relied on teaching, book sales, and painting sales. Bob Ross's paintings usually featured trees and clouds, with only one including a person. Original Bob Ross paintings can be expensive. His soothing voice had a calming effect, leading to an ASMR-like response in some viewers. Surprisingly, he was especially popular in Japan. Bob's son Steven frequently appeared on "The Joy of Painting." Despite a falling out, Steven and his half-brother Morgan continue to paint.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Bob Ross was a soft-spoken painter known for his calm demeanor.
2. He painted on PBS stations in the 1980s and 1990s.
3. He passed away in 1995 at the age of 52.
4. Bob Ross appeared in an MTV spot.
5. He used a wet-on-wet painting technique.
6. He learned this technique from Bill Alexander.
7. Bob Ross served in the Air Force for 20 years.
8. He achieved the rank of master sergeant before retiring.
9. He vowed never to yell or scream after leaving the military.
10. Bob Ross had a trademark afro hairstyle, which was a perm.
11. He couldn't change his hair due to its association with his brand.
12. He didn't receive payment for his PBS show, "The Joy of Painting."
13. Bob Ross made money through teaching, book sales, and selling paintings.
14. He featured trees in 91% of his paintings.
15. He only painted palm trees 2% of the time.
16. Clouds were present in 44% of his paintings.
17. He rarely included people in his paintings.
18. Bob Ross created over 1,000 paintings during his show.
19. Many of his paintings were donated to PBS stations.
20. Original Bob Ross paintings can be expensive, costing over $10,000.
21. Bob Ross's soothing voice had a calming effect on viewers.
22. He was associated with ASMR, creating a relaxing sensation for some.
23. Bob Ross had a following in Japan, where his show aired frequently.
24. His son, Steven, was a frequent guest on his show.
25. Steven Ross and his half-brother Morgan Ross still paint but keep a low profile online.