{"product":{"product_id":"B000IK0EIA","title":"Martin/F. Weber Bob Ross Master Paint Set","price":"74.7","image_url":"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/410QRlFhp3L._SL500_.jpg","url":"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000IK0EIA"},"comments":[{"body":"My wife got me the [Bob Ross Master Paint Set](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000IK0EIA/ref=cm_sw_r_em_api_glt_fabc_W7R0AD86YGKG4FY69QNN?_encoding=UTF8\u0026amp;psc=1) for Valentine’s Day.  I simply followed Bob Ross’ techniques as best I could. wet on wet oil","subreddit_name":"bobross","author":"Porsche2fst4u"},{"body":"The mountains are all about the knife, and I know he does some of them with brushes, but for me it makes sense to do a sharp edge with the knife.\r\n\r\nFor the trees, I highly prefer the fan brush. Pushing in to bend the bristles is really the only way I can make trees that I like. He does his shades of grey trees with a knife, but that's just cause bob is a badass.\r\n\r\nBushes are, as always, a 1 inch brush. He loads his better than I do, so thats how he gets really distinct colors for his bushes. Me not loading enough makes them all not quite as bright white as his. But I feel like when I load them as heavy as he does I don't get quite the pretty hundreds of leaves in one press effect that he gets. I'm still really trying to figure that out.\r\n\r\nIf I had to choose, I'd do fan brush, 2 inch, and knife. I guess my favorite is the fan brush. I feel like I achieve the effects I want easiest and most consistent with it.\r\n\r\nRereading your question, this was all done with the bob ross basic paint set, except for the canvas which is a 16X20. Link to amazon for the paint set here. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000IK0EIA/ref=s9_simh_gw_g201_i2_r?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER\u0026amp;pf_rd_s=desktop-1\u0026amp;pf_rd_r=0EG7RCCPSM8MY9YR8V6N\u0026amp;pf_rd_t=36701\u0026amp;pf_rd_p=2079475242\u0026amp;pf_rd_i=desktop\r\n\r\nHonestly, It's a great kit to get and play with. I've done maybe 3 or 4 of these paintings and just now had to buy some more paints. It's a great way to try it out and see if you'll love it as much as I do.","subreddit_name":"HappyTrees","author":"searaver1"},{"body":"The [Master Paint Kit](http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000IK0EIA) is fairly inclusive.  It doesn't come with canvases or mineral spirits, but it's otherwise a decent launching point.\r\n\r\n8 paint colors at 37mL are roughly $40, each brush is roughly $8.  Piecemeal might be cheaper.  If you can get it under $70, it's a decent bargain.\r\n\r\nAvoid the \"basic\" paint kit with 5 colors and the \"deluxe\" kit that comes with a $35 relatively useless wooden box","subreddit_name":"HappyTrees","author":"0_o"},{"body":"Thanks so much!  I have been looking for a creative outlet for a while and enjoyed the Twitch Bob Ross marathon that happened last year.  The show seemed so welcoming, and that stuck with me and I mulled over getting the equipment to start, but my apartment was way too small and cramped.  \r\n\r\nI recently moved into a bigger place, and so for my birthday last month my boyfriend got me the [Bob Ross Master Set](https://www.amazon.com/Martin-F-Weber-Master-Paint/dp/B000IK0EIA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1477432408\u0026amp;sr=8-1\u0026amp;keywords=bob+ross+master+set).  This has almost everything you need to get started: 8 different paints, some of the Liquid White that Bob uses as a primer of sorts and is essential to the wet-on-wet technique, a 2\" brush, a 1\" brush, a fan brush, a palette knife, and a small liner brush.\r\n\r\nIt DOES NOT come with an easel, a palette for mixing paints, or any canvases.  Like you, I was wary that I would put a bunch of money into something I didn't enjoy or totally sucked at.  I got a couple of cheap [18\" x 24\" canvases](https://www.amazon.com/Darice-18-Inch-by-24-Inch-Stretched-Canvas-2-Pack/dp/B004GXBXZ8/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1477432584\u0026amp;sr=8-3\u0026amp;keywords=18x24+canvas), a cheap $10 palette from AC Moore (something similar to [this](https://www.amazon.com/Art-Advantage-11-Inch-15-Inch-Acrylic/dp/B0027AE8TK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1477432630\u0026amp;sr=8-2\u0026amp;keywords=clear+acrylic+palette)), and my dad and I built an easel out of PVC, it cost about $20 in materials.  I can show you a picture if you would like.\r\n\r\nThe final thing that I needed was odorless mineral spirits, which is used as a paint thinner to clean your brushes.  I got a small (a pint to start, I think) container of that at WalMart, but it's also available on Amazon.  \r\n\r\nIf you have the money available, I really recommend the Master Set to get you started.  I personally think it strikes a good balance between providing high-quality materials while not providing TOO much to overwhelm you or to be wasteful if you decide that oil painting just isn't your thing.\r\n\r\nAnother good resource is the [TwoInchBrush](http://www.twoinchbrush.com/getting-started) which recommends some good beginning gear and provides a searchable database of paintings.\r\n\r\nSorry, this was kind of long and sort of a brain dump, but if you have any other questions I'm happy to help as much as I can!","subreddit_name":"HappyTrees","author":"medullaschmedulla"},{"body":"I can't draw either. You don't need to with the Bob Ross method. I'm also from the UK.\r\n\r\n[Buy this](http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bob-Ross-Master-Painting-Oil/dp/B000IK0EIA) and [watch this](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kasGRkfkiPM), you'll get a result similar to mine.","subreddit_name":"pics","author":"Kazcube"},{"body":"[Product Link](http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000IK0EIA/?tag=infash-20) ([Gift ideas catalog - Android app - Shopping Saga](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mysticpeaks.shoppingsaga\u0026amp;utm_source=gifts\u0026amp;utm_campaign=link_comment))","subreddit_name":"ThoughtfulGiftIdeas","author":"pythonapster"},{"body":"I think there are kits that you can get at the craft store!  Amazon has one: Martin \u0026amp; F. Weber Bob Ross Master Paint Set https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000IK0EIA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_olNvBbVGAV714","subreddit_name":"pics","author":"justmakeanaccouralre"},{"body":"https://www.amazon.com/Martin-F-Weber-Master-Paint/dp/B000IK0EIA\r\n\r\nall you need","subreddit_name":"HappyTrees","author":"psy12345"},{"body":"Looks like it's a bit expensive, but [the set is on Amazon](https://www.amazon.in/Bob-Ross-Master-Paint-Set/dp/B000IK0EIA/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1515542399\u0026amp;sr=8-12\u0026amp;keywords=bob+ross).\r\n\r\nThat seller has some [other brushes, paint, and turpenoid too](https://www.amazon.in/s/ref=sr_pg_1?srs=3876586031\u0026amp;rh=i%3Aspecialty-aps%2Ck%3Abrush\u0026amp;keywords=brush\u0026amp;ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1515542381).\r\n\r\nI couldn't find the same pallet knife on Amazon, but people have said you can try one of the other shapes. It might just be a little different.","subreddit_name":"HappyTrees","author":"rnangue"},{"body":"I started with this Bob Ross kit, which is still 100 on Amazon.\r\n\r\nhttps://i.imgur.com/H1wHtxK.png\r\n\r\nMartin/ F. Weber Bob Ross Master Paint Set https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000IK0EIA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Y7XlAbWY1F2JJ\r\n\r\nEven after the kit you still need a pallette, canvas, easel (slightly optional), and brush cleaning kit (paint thinner and chicken wire to rub the brush against in order to get the oils off).","subreddit_name":"pics","author":"Sirsilentbob423"},{"body":"There's a kit!  Here is a link to it on Amazon - it comes with paints and brushes :)\r\n\r\nhttps://www.amazon.com/Martin-F-Weber-Master-Paint/dp/B000IK0EIA","subreddit_name":"wholesomememes","author":"Levlove"},{"body":"https://www.amazon.com/Martin-F-Weber-Master-Paint/dp/B000IK0EIA","subreddit_name":"HappyTrees","author":"chemistryshark"},{"body":"https://www.amazon.com/Martin-F-Weber-Master-Paint/dp/B000IK0EIA\r\n\r\nIt doesn't come with a palette or canvas, so make sure you grab one.","subreddit_name":"pics","author":"th3virus"},{"body":"Only go to michaels if they have a sale on their paints, other than that they have no brushes you can use, use amazon http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000IK0EIA?pldnSite=1\r\n","subreddit_name":"HappyTrees","author":"AkshayViBritannia"},{"body":"[Master Paint Set](http://www.amazon.com/Martin-F-Weber-Master-Paint/dp/B000IK0EIA)","subreddit_name":"HappyTrees","author":"icedcooly7"}]}