The following is a list of frequently asked
questions about the BOB ROSS Oil Painting Technique and some instruction about
the use and care of the materials.
BLENDING:This technique refers to the softening of
hard edges and most visible brush strokes by blending the wet oil painting for sale
on the canvas with a clean, dry brush. In blending, an already painted area is
brushed very lightly with criss-cross strokes or by gently tapping with the
corner of the brush. This gives colors a soft and natural appearance. Not all
oil paints are suitable for this technique - most are too soft and tend to
smear. Only a thick, firm paint is suitable for this technique.
MARBLING:To mix paints to a marbled effect, place
the different colored paints on the mixing area of your palette and use your
palette knife to pick up and fold the paints together, then pull flat. Streaks
of each color should be visible in the mixture. Do not over mix.
THINNING PAINTS FOR ADDING HIGHLIGHTS:When mixing
paints for application over thicker paints already on the canvas, especially
when adding highlight colors, thin the paint with LIQUID WHITE, LIQUID CLEAR or
ODORLESS THINNER. The rule to remember here is that a thin paint will stick to
a thicker paint.
CLEANING AND DRYING THE BRUSHES:Painting with the
wet on wet technique requires frequent and thorough cleaning of your brushes
with paint thinner. An empty one pound coffee can is ideal to hold the thinner,
or use any container approximately 5" in diameter and at-least 6"
deep. Place a Bob Ross Screen in the bottom of the can and fill with odorless
thinner approximately 1" above the screen. Scrub the brushes bristles
against the screen to remove paint sediments which will settle on the bottom of
the can.
Dry your larger brushes by carefully squeezing them
against the inside of the coffee can, then slapping the bristles against a
brush beater rack mounted inside of a tall kitchen trash basket to remove the
remainder of the thinner. Smaller brushes can be cleaned by wiping them with
paper towel or a rag (I highly recommend using Viva paper towels because they
are very absorbent). Do not return the brushes to their plastic bags after use,
this will cause the bristles to become limp. Never clean your Bob Ross brushes
with soap and water or detergent as this will destroy the natural strength of
the bristles. Store your brushes with bristles up or lying flat.
APPLYING LIQUID WHITE:Use the 2" brush with
long, firm vertical and horizontal strokes across the canvas. The coat of
Liquid WHITE should be very, very thin and even. Apply just before you begin to
paint. Do not allow the paint to dry before you begin.
PLACEMENT OF OIL COLORS ON THE PALETTE:I suggest
using a palette at least 16"x20" in size. Try arranging the colors
around the outer edge of your palette from light to dark. Leave the center of
the palette for mixing your Oil
paintings for sale.
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