An iconic American painter, art instructor, and television host. Bob Ross hosted the TV show, "The Joy of Painting."

Appearances and cosplays of Bob Ross are easily identified by the following elements.

Iconic elements

• a painter with a permed afro hairstyle
• an easel
• a painting of a natural vista (or some comedic derivation)

Speaking elements

• Narrated painting
• "In your world, you can paint whatever makes you happy"
• "hwite" instead of "white"
• "happy little accidents"