The First Bob Ross Painting From ‘The Joy Of Painting’ Is On Sale For Nearly $10 Million
allthatsinteresting.com - The work, titled A Walk in the Woods, was featured on the first-ever episode of Ross' show that aired live in January 1983. It was the very first piece artist Bob Ross ever painted on air for his television program. The painting just hit the market for a staggering $9.85 million by the Minneapolis gallery Modern Artifact — a price the gallery called a “not-for-sale number,” as they plan to take the piece on tour.
Bob Ross hosted more than 400 episodes of The Joy of Painting during its run on PBS between 1983 and 1994. The show elevated Ross to the status of cultural icon, and his name is still widely recognized today. Known for his calm demeanor and positivity, Ross was a prolific painter who created tens of thousands of pieces during his lifetime. He is often quoted for his mantra: “We don’t make mistakes, just happy little accidents.”
Despite his extensive catalog of work, however, Ross’ paintings rarely go to auction. Ross’ first on-air piece, A Walk in the Woods, bucks that trend. Painted live in January 1983, A Walk in the Woods embodies everything Ross’ paintings came to be known for.
Like most of Ross’ work, the piece depicts a tranquil nature scene, painted quickly using a “wet on wet” technique. In the lower left-hand corner, Ross’ signature stands out in red against the natural backdrop.
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