Bob Ross' First TV Painting Sells for Record-Breaking $10 Million

The first painting created by Bob Ross on his TV series "The Joy of Painting" is up for sale for nearly $10 million. Titled "A Walk in the Woods," the painting was produced in the show's debut episode in 1983. The owner of the Minneapolis gallery, Modern Artifact, hopes to display the painting to a larger audience despite the high asking price. Ross, known for his encouraging and accessible approach to painting, hosted the show from 1983 to 1994, creating idealized scenes in each episode. The painting represents the popularity and appreciation of Ross as the "people's artist."