In short: this is a Bob Ross style online course of nine video lessons. Each one teaches a complete wet-on-wet oil painting, so by the end you'll have painted skies, mountains, water, snow, waves, reflections and flowers. It's taught by Mark Terrell, a Bob Ross Certified Instructor. It isn't an official Bob Ross Inc. course.
What you'll learn on the course
Each lesson is over an hour long, and you learn by painting along. Across the nine lessons you'll cover paint mixing, brush loading, palette knife work, blending, seascapes, snowy landscapes, reflections and florals. These are the same techniques I teach in my one-day classes in Kent, recorded so that you can learn from home.
The 9 lessons
- Bubbling Brook: flowing water, lush greenery and woodland.
- Northern Lights: an aurora borealis scene with vivid greens and purples.
- Daybreak Snow: a snowy dawn landscape with soft golden light.
- Evening Seascape: sunset colours on crashing waves.
- Bright Snow: a crisp winter scene with pristine snow and blue skies.
- Seascape Wave: powerful waves with foaming crests and clear water.
- Calm Reflections: a still lake with mirror reflections.
- Final Grace: a graceful landscape with soft lighting and delicate detail.
- Bright Tulips: floral painting with colour, depth and dimension.
See all the lessons, and buy one or the full set, on the online tutorials page.
Prices
The first lesson is free. After that, each video lesson is £10, or you can buy all nine for £50. If you want help with a particular painting, one-to-one video coaching starts at £23. A monthly membership with a new lesson every month is coming soon.
Why learn from a certified instructor?
Mark Terrell is certified in Bob Ross landscape painting (2006), Bob Ross floral painting (2007) and the Bill Alexander method (2007). That means you're learning the real wet-on-wet technique, step by step, and not a guess at how it's done. Read more about Mark, the history of the method in About Bob Ross, or how Bob Ross himself learned to paint.
Before you start
You'll need oil paints, Liquid White, a few brushes, a palette knife and a canvas. The beginner supplies guide and the page on what paint Bob Ross used explain what to buy. Prefer to learn in person? Book a one-day Bob Ross painting class in Whitstable, with every material provided.
More online learning
New to oil painting? Start with our online painting classes for beginners, or see the online art classes if you want a calm, creative hobby.
Bob Ross online course FAQs
Is there an official Bob Ross online course?
This is not an official Bob Ross Inc. course. It is taught by Mark Terrell, who is a certified Bob Ross instructor, and it teaches the Bob Ross wet-on-wet method in step-by-step video lessons.
How many lessons are in the course?
There are 9 video lessons: Bubbling Brook, Northern Lights, Daybreak Snow, Evening Seascape, Bright Snow, Seascape Wave, Calm Reflections, Final Grace and Bright Tulips.
How much does the Bob Ross online course cost?
Each lesson is £10, or you can buy all 9 together for £50. Your first lesson is free.
How long is each lesson?
Each lesson gives over an hour of detailed instruction, and you can pause and replay it as often as you like.
Do I need any experience?
No. The lessons are made for beginners and improvers, and they begin with how to load the brush, mix colours and apply Liquid White.
Can I get help if I get stuck on a lesson?
Yes. You can book one-to-one video coaching with Mark, from £23, by WhatsApp, Zoom, Skype or FaceTime.