Bob Ross paintings to be auctioned to support public TV stations after federal funding cuts

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5. The entire collection will remain intact

I understand Bob Ross produced three copies of each creation for production purposes.

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Bob Ross painted three versions of almost every painting for The Joy of Painting: one for reference before the show, one during the taping for the television audience, and a third, more detailed version after the show for his instructional books and videos. This process ensured he had a completed reference, a version for the camera, and a refined piece for his published materials.