Inspired by Bob Ross's art instruction and wisdom, this mindful guide
empowers you to create your own happy space at home, at work, or
wherever you want to feel calm, productive, or just at peace.
Today, it's more important than ever to find the physical and mental
space to focus, reenergize, or simply be. For the millions who have
tuned in to The Joy of Painting since the TV episodes first aired in
1982, Bob Ross is the perfect guide on this journey to personal
happiness.
Bob Ross believed that each of us has the power to create our own world
with imagination and lots of practice. In each TV episode, Bob Ross
created the best possible space for his creativity and craft to
flourish, from the thoughtful organization of his easel and palette to
the way he methodically--and gracefully--composed natural vistas on his
canvases. In It's Your World: Creating Calm Spaces and Places with Bob
Ross, his iconic paintings and inspiring quotes are paired with mindful
essays that draw upon his advice about creativity, courage, inspiration,
preparation, and serendipity. In this book, Bob Ross's wisdom will help
you find your own happy place, whether it is a dedicated spot in your
home or office, or just a moment in the middle of a hectic day. And,
because any change requires bravery, each chapter of the book includes
"Bravery Tests," interactive prompts that encourage stepping outside
one's comfort zone--key for positive, creative change.
Chapters like "It's Your World," and "Let's Paint a Happy Picture" help
you envision your ideal happy space and decide is most essential (and
nonessential) to your happiness. The lessons that Bob Ross learned from
observing nature and using color, as well as "happy accidents,"
encourage you to see your living spaces--from living rooms to kitchens
to bedrooms--from a fresh perspective, and, most importantly, have fun
in your journey to making a space just for you. It's Your World:
Creating Calm Spaces and Places with Bob Ross is perfect for fans of
Bob Ross or for anyone who wants to find a happier place to be.
