Bob Ross utilized the Wet-on-Wet oil painting technique, in which the painter continues adding paint on top of still wet paint rather than waiting a lengthy amount of time to allow each layer of paint to dry.  Combining this method with the use of two inch and other types of brushes as well as painting knives allowed Ross to paint trees, water, clouds and mountains in a matter of seconds. Each painting would start with simple strokes that appeared to be nothing more than colored smudges. As he added more and more strokes, the blotches transformed into intricate landscapes.

Bob Ross noted that the landscapes he painted - typically mountains, lakes, snow, and log cabin scenes - were strongly influenced by his years living in Alaska where he was stationed for the majority of his Air Force career. He repeatedly stated on the show his belief that everyone had inherent artistic talent and could become an accomplished artist given time, practice, and encouragement, and to this end was often fond of saying, "We don't have mistakes here, we just have happy accidents." Ross was well known for other catchphrases he used while painting as he crafted "happy little trees".  In many episodes of The Joy of Painting, he noted that one of his favorite parts of painting was cleaning the brush, specifically his method of drying off a brush, which he had dipped in odorless thinner, by striking it against the thinner can and easel. He would smile and often laugh aloud as he "beat the devil out of it." He also used a palette which had been lightly sanded down which was necessary to avoid catching the reflections of strong studio lighting.

When asked about his laid-back approach to painting and eternally calm and contented demeanor, he once commented: "I got a letter from somebody here a while back, and they said, 'Bob, everything in your world seems to be happy.' That's for sure. That's why I paint. It's because I can create the kind of world that I want, and I can make this world as happy as I want it. Shoot, if you want bad stuff, watch the news." After his death, Bob Ross Incorporated donated most of his paintings to charities and Public Television stations.

Wet-on-wet technique simplifies oil painting so you can finish in a day.  By applying Alexander’s slow drying medium base “Magic White” to the canvas, you are able to layer and mix other colors right on the canvas without waiting for the layers of paint to dry.

The three advantages of this technique are:   

• Fine drawing skills are not required.

• There is no need for extensive mixing and blending of colors.

• Projects can be completed quickly.

Using the Wet-on-Wet method, a little instruction and dedicated practice are all that is necessary to paint masterpieces that you never dreamed possible.

Find great and almost instant satisfaction in this expressive style of painting.

Classes are available for all levels, first time painter to aspiring artist.  In most cases, paintings are adaptable so that the first time painter and the painter with some experience can take the same class.