Thirty Bob Ross paintings to be sold at auction to help fund public TV stations

Money will aid with licensing fees and ensure artist's legacy continues to support' medium that made him popular

Thirty paintings created by the bushy-haired, soft-spoken Bob Ross will soon be up for auction to defray the costs of programming for small and rural public television stations suffering under cuts in federal funding.

Ross, a public television stalwart in the 1980s and 90s, dedicated his life to making art accessible to everyone", said Joan Kowalski, president of Bob Ross Inc. This auction ensures his legacy continues to support the very medium that brought his joy and creativity into American homes for decades."