Quiet Legend Bob Ross Is Back in the Most Unexpected Way

Bob Ross, the quiet and calming painter who introduced his art and painting techniques to millions of people through his public television show The Joy of Painting, is back in a really fun and unexpected way.On Tuesday, July 29, Bob Ross Inc. announced that it has partnered with super-popular video game Fortnite to create Bob Ross Tycoon, a free-to-play game within Fortnite where players can "step into Bob Ross's world of infectious inspiration and joyful discovery," according to the press release."In Bob Ross Tycoon, you will become an aspiring artist under the tutelage of Bob Ross, where you will build and manage your own art studio nestled in the majestic mountain landscapes he cherished. You will create beautiful paintings while growing your creative businesses, expanding your craft one happy tree at a time. By combining his signature approach with engaging gameplay mechanics, the experience stays true to his philosophy that 'there are no mistakes, only happy accidents,'" it continues. "Players will find themselves not just building virtual art empires, but genuinely learning about artistic patience, creative problem-solving, and the satisfaction that comes from nurturing something beautiful from the ground up – lessons that extend far beyond the game itself."RELATED: 'Friends' Fans Can Now Get Married in Ross & Rachel's Vegas Wedding ChapelAs players progress in the game, they can expand their world by planting trees, crafting color palettes and completing quests that help them grow their artistic ventures."True to Bob Ross's style, the game features calming and inspirational elements that encourage creativity and the joy of painting," reads the description."Bob was all about making art accessible to everyone", said Joan Kowalski, President of Bob Ross Inc. "We're thrilled his beloved teaching style has reached this interactive format, and now an entirely new audience can become active participants in his story and love of creativity."The famous TV painter died in 1995 at the age of 52, but his legacy has lived on for decades because The Joy of Painting continued to air in reruns on PBS after his death, plus on October 29, 2015, which would have been Ross's 73rd birthday, Twitch streamed every episode nonstop for nine days. It was so popular that Twitch created a weekly broadcast of the show and runs a marathon every October 29.Netflix, Tubi and the official Bob Ross YouTube channel also air episodes of the iconic show, plus a 24-hour FAST channel called "The Bob Ross Channel" also airs reruns of the show on streaming platforms Roku, DirecTV Stream and Peacock.🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬
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