Indeed, it does. I found the bit about the chimneys interesting. His denial of society in his paintings and focus on nature was new to me, as I never had a comprehensive analysis of his work. This could be related to his time in the army.
Someone posted the bobrossquotes linke above, and it had this little gem in it:
Oooh, if you have never been to Alaska, go there while it is still wild. My favorite uncle asked me if I wanted to go there, Uncle Sam. He said if you don't go, you're going to jail. That is how Uncle Sam asks you.
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Does this help us understand the work of Bob Ross any better?
Indeed, it does. I found the bit about the chimneys interesting. His denial of society in his paintings and focus on nature was new to me, as I never had a comprehensive analysis of his work. This could be related to his time in the army.
Someone posted the bobrossquotes linke above, and it had this little gem in it:
Oooh, if you have never been to Alaska, go there while it is still wild. My favorite uncle asked me if I wanted to go there, Uncle Sam. He said if you don't go, you're going to jail. That is how Uncle Sam asks you.
I think answer was at the end - it doesn't matter, people just liked his soothing voice.
I arrive at the same conclusion... My girlfriend loves to watch "The Joy of Painting," yet she doesn't paint.
It's got to be his soothing tone.