The Joy of Painting was an American television show hosted by painter Bob Ross that taught its viewers techniques for landscape oil painting. Although Ross could complete a painting in…

Bob Ross brought joy to millions as the world’s most famous art instructor. But a battle for his business empire cast a shadow over his happy trees.

A behind-the-scenes look at the beloved public television personality’s journey from humble beginnings to an American pop-culture icon. “The Happy Painter” reveals the public and private sides of Bob Ross…