Bob Ross describes what he is doing in ways that are detailed so that the audience knows what they should be doing if they want to reproduce the painting themselves. He constantly draws attention to not only his canvas, but also what he is doing with the paints on his palette. He chooses to bring the audience in closer to demonstrate the importance of not only what goes on in the painting, but also how he prepares for his great work. He uses this "move" in order to show his audience how important it is for them to have the right brush, to mix the right paints properly, and to ensure that the brush has just the right amount of paint on it. He is trying to eliminate any sort of error for them so that they will be pleased with the outcome of their own attempts at the techniques he is demonstrating. Bob Ross has a very soothing and mellow voice, and his style allows the audience to feel comfortable and relaxed while watching his videos.
The first Disney painter focused most of his attention on the geometry and architectural aspects of the tree. He directed the audience to see how he used straight lines and exact geometric shapes to create what he believed was an accurate representation of the tree. The second artist thought of the tree as having more of a living personality and wanted to get his first impression down on the canvas very quickly. His attention was more focused on what makes the tree unique and what gives it life, just as he described in his tale about the tree being inhabited by spirits. The third painter focuses entirely on the trunk of the tree, which he believes is the most important part of the tree. He is determined to paint a detailed representation of the tree and brings the audience's attention to this element of nature. The fourth artist believes the three-dimensional quality of the tree is most important to draw attention to, so he uses materials that will create this quality within his painting. Each of them are painting the same tree, but have their own unique styles and are able to lead the audience to focus on different qualities of that tree.
I like how you really took the time to understand the reasoning behind Bob Ross’s actions and understanding what they do. It was interesting how you brought attention to the brush instead of just the paint. I also like how you talked about his voice and what affect it has on the audience. You have a very unique point of view on the Disney painter in terms of understanding them through an architectural point of view. I really enjoyed your analysis. Good job
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