Name: Bob Ross Gessos
Brand: Bob Ross
Rating: 4.7 (91 reviews)

This water-based primer should be applied very thinly with a foam applicator, not a brush, and allowed to dry completely before you begin painting in the Bob Ross technique.




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Products bearing the AP seal of the Art & Creative Materials Institute, Inc. (ACMI) are certified non-toxic. A product can be certified non-toxic only if it contains no materials in sufficient quantities to be toxic or injurious to humans, or to cause acute or chronic health problems.

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Products bearing the AP seal of the Art & Creative Materials Institute, Inc. (ACMI) are certified non-toxic. A product can be certified non-toxic only if it contains no materials in sufficient quantities to be toxic or injurious to humans, or to cause acute or chronic health problems.


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Bob Ross Oil Mediums are designed especially for use with Bob Ross Oil Paints, including the Soft Oil Colors. Use them in the wet-on-wet techniques demonstrated in Bob Ross's books and video programs.

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Paint with the tools and techniques made popular by instructor Bob Ross in the PBS television program "The Joy of Painting." These are fine artist's quality colors exclusively formulated for the Bob Ross method.   Ground in the purest alkali-refined linseed oil, Bob Ross Oil Colors are guaranteed for permanence and color intensity.

Tools and techniques made popular in the PBS TV program "The Joy of Painting." Fine quality colors formulated for the Ross method. Ground in purest alkali-refined linseed oil. Guaranteed for permanence and color.

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Bob Ross Synthetic Mongoose Brush - Bright, Size 1/2", full view of brush

Each brush in the Bob Ross Synthetic Mongoose Brush line features a blend of high-quality, 100% synthetic mongoose filaments that have been specially developed for use with Bob Ross Soft Oil Colors. Soft and supple yet incredibly stable, these long-handled brushes are ideal for floral compositions. Use them to paint everything from the most delicate florets to large, voluminous petals. Each brush in the line has a lacquered wooden handle crafted from smooth, FSC certified birch wood and a nickel-plated brass ferrule

Both the 1/2" and 3/4" Floral Brushes are staples of the line. The 3/4" size is ideal for applying background mediums or painting very large flowers. It is also perfect for painting large, extra-wide tapered leaves, such as those of the iris.

Each brush in the Bob Ross Synthetic Mongoose Brush line features a blend of high-quality, 100% synthetic mongoose filaments that have been specially developed for use with Bob Ross Soft Oil Colors. Soft and supple yet incredibly stable, these long-handled brushes are ideal for floral compositions. Use them to paint everything from the most delicate florets to large, voluminous petals. Each brush in the line has a lacquered wooden handle crafted from smooth, FSC certified birch wood and a nickel-plated brass ferrule.

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Bob Ross Hog Bristle Brush - Fan Blender, Size 3

Bob Ross Hog Bristle Brushes are professional-quality brushes featuring 100% natural hog filaments. Shaped to Bob Ross’ own precise specifications, they are ideal for achieving a wide range of effects with the wet-on-wet oil painting technique. 

The #3 and #6 Fan Brushes are perfect for creating natural shapes and details, including clouds, mountains, tree trunks, foothills, boats, soft grassy areas, and other effects commonly depicted in landscapes. These long-handled brushes have nickel-plated brass ferrules to protect the brush and help maintain filament shape and quality. 

The 1" Oval Brush has a short handle and brass ferrule. It’s perfect for painting evergreen trees and foothills, or for highlighting trees and bushes. 

The 3/4" and 1/2" Wildlife Bristle Brushes were carefully developed to enable artists to accurately paint the fur, eyes, whiskers, and tails of animals. They have short handles and nickel-plated brass ferrules. 

The #6 Bristle Filbert Brush is a long handled brush that’s ideal for seascapes, but can also be used for tree trunks or other fine detail work. It has a nickel-plated brass ferrule.

Each brush in this line features a smooth, white lacquered handle made of FSC certified birch wood.

Bob Ross Hog Bristle Brushes are professional-quality brushes featuring 100% natural hog filaments. Shaped to Bob Ross’ own precise specifications, they are ideal for achieving a wide range of effects with the wet-on-wet oil painting technique.

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Bob Ross Synthetic Goat Hair Blender Brush - Size 2", full view of brush

The Bob Ross 2" Synthetic Soft Blender Brush features soft, high-quality 100% synthetic goat hair bristles shaped to Ross’ precise specifications. Developed to enable painters to achieve a range of effects using the wet-on-wet oil painting technique, this versatile short handle brush is ideal for creating the soft, subtle effects often found in landscapes and seascapes. 

Easily paint skies with soft, wispy clouds, the misty areas at the base of mountains, background trees, and waterfalls. In seascapes, this brush is especially effective for blending and layering to create waves and transparent effects.  

Each 2" Synthetic Soft Blender Brush has a smooth, white lacquered wooden handle made of sustainably-sourced, FSC certified birch wood.

The Bob Ross 2" Synthetic Soft Blender Brush features soft, high-quality 100% synthetic goat hair bristles shaped to Ross’ precise specifications. Developed to enable painters to achieve a range of effects using the wet-on-wet oil painting technique, this versatile short handle brush is ideal for creating the soft, subtle effects often found in landscapes and seascapes.

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Bob Ross Gold Synthetic Brush - Finisher, Size 6 

Bob Ross Gold Synthetic Brushes are crafted with a high-quality blend of 100% synthetic filaments. Ideal for use with oil paints, these brushes are perfect for adding texture and fine lines to paintings. Each brush in the range was carefully shaped according to Bob Ross’ own precise specifications and features a white lacquered wooden handle crafted from smooth, FSC certified birch wood. Durable nickel-plated brass ferrules offer additional protection while helping maintain shape even after extensive use. 

The #2 Script Liner Brush is a long handle brush with a narrow profile, sharp point, and durable round ferrule. It is ideal for creating long, continuous strokes or adding texture, fine lines, and precise details to paintings.

The Wildlife Fur and Finishing Brushes have short handles and are optimal for detailed wildlife paintings. Use them to create fine-textured fur or add finishing details to the eyes, ears, whiskers, or tails of animals. They are also good general-use detail brushes.

Bob Ross Gold Synthetic Brushes are crafted with a high-quality blend of 100% synthetic filaments. Ideal for use with oil paints, these brushes are perfect for adding texture and fine lines to paintings. Each brush in the range was carefully shaped according to Bob Ross’ own precise specifications and features a white lacquered wooden handle crafted from smooth, FSC certified birch wood. Durable nickel-plated brass ferrules offer additional protection while helping maintain shape even after extensive use.

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Bob Ross White Synthetic Brush - Detail, Size 2

Bob Ross White Synthetic Brushes are crafted with a high-quality blend of 100% synthetic filaments. Ideal for use with oil paints, they were specially shaped to enable painters to easily depict the fur, eyes, whiskers, and tails of animals using the Bob Ross Wildlife Technique. These brushes feature short, lacquered wooden handles crafted from smooth, FSC certified birch wood and durable nickel-plated brass ferrules.

This water-based primer should be applied very thinly with a foam applicator, not a brush, and allowed to dry completely before you begin painting in the Bob Ross technique.

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