How it all began
Mark Terrell discovered Bob Ross and the Joy of Painting during a difficult period of illness. While recovering from colitis, he found Bob Ross on television and became fascinated by the calm, step-by-step wet-on-wet oil painting technique.
That first spark became a lasting passion. Mark booked his first Bob Ross painting class with Paul and Terri, and the experience changed how he thought about art. He saw that a complete beginner could paint a full landscape in one day with the right method, materials and encouragement.
Becoming a Bob Ross Certified Instructor
Mark went on to train at the Bob Ross Academy with Ellen Tye, becoming certified in Landscapes, Seascapes and Florals. He is also a certified Bill Alexander instructor, giving students a broad understanding of the wet-on-wet oil painting tradition that inspired Bob Ross.
Today Mark has taught more than 1,200 students, many of them complete beginners who never believed they could paint. His classes focus on confidence, clear instruction and taking home a finished oil painting at the end of the day.
What Mark teaches
Paint with Mark classes cover Bob Ross style landscapes, seascapes and florals, using oil paints, specialist brushes, palette knives and liquid mediums. The method is ideal for beginners because each stage builds quickly and visibly on the canvas.
You can join an in-person oil painting class in Kent, learn at home with online painting tutorials, or start with a free Bob Ross style video lesson.