With this guide, you can learn how to paint a happy tree in seconds, just like Bob Ross! Painting with Bob Ross introduces you to the tools and materials you need to paint beautiful landscapes, as well as basic painting techniques, such as loading the brush and painting with a palette knife.

Following the introduction are 16 painting projects, each with a complete list of tools and materials needed and instructions for preparing the canvas. Get into painting with the first step, then follow the full-color painting progressions and clearly written instructions until you reach the last step - and your cheerful new work of art! This is the only Bob Ross book with full color images.

Even if you're new to painting, remember that Bob said, "Talent is nothing more than a pursued interest. All you need to paint is a few tools, a little instruction, and a vision in your mind." Throughout this book, Bob's quotes encourage you to keep going.