29 Best Bob Ross Gifts for Fans and Painters

This is the gift for someone who has watched for years and keeps saying they should try it. The official Master set, three 12x16 canvas panels and a folding wooden tabletop easel mean they can put on an episode and paint the same scene the night they open it, with nothing else to buy except thinner and paper towels.

A lower-cost way to find out whether a fan will actually stick with wet-on-wet painting. Five official colors, Liquid White, the No. 5 knife and a one-inch landscape brush are enough to paint a simple mountain lake; add a canvas or two and they are set.

Painters who keep struggling with mountains usually need this exact tool. The small No. 5 knife is what Bob used to lay snow on peaks and catch light on rocks, and at around $15 it is an easy add-on to a card for anyone already painting along.

Not glamorous, but every regular Bob Ross painter runs out of Liquid White, because each canvas starts with a coat of it. A 237ml jar is a refill they will be grateful for, and it shows you know how the technique works.

For a committed painter, the white H-frame easel from the show is a real upgrade from propping a canvas against a box. It adjusts in height and tilt, has a shelf for paints and folds down to a tabletop easel when space is tight. It is the splurge on this list.

The broadcast episodes are 26 minutes; these instructional guides run an hour each, so techniques like blending a sky or laying in a waterfall get more time. Paired with a paint set it is the full learn-to-paint package, and it works for fans who would rather own the discs than rely on a streaming service.

A hardcover that does double duty: casual fans leaf through the paintings on the coffee table, and painters prop it open next to the easel for the step-by-step instructions. It is a solid mid-price gift for anyone in either camp.

Good for the friend going through a stressful stretch who loves Bob's way of talking. This little book of quotes is basically a pocket pep talk, and it is cheap enough to tuck into a card with a note.

A practical holiday gift that puts a different Bob Ross landscape on their wall every month next year. The bonus poster is a nice extra for a dorm room or home office.

For fans who love the paintings but have no interest in oils, turpentine or a ruined shirt. The landscapes are grouped by season, and coloring them is about as close as you can get to the calm of an episode with a pack of pencils.

The numbered sections take the guesswork out of shading, so a kid or a nervous beginner ends up with a page that genuinely looks like a Bob Ross scene. It is a good pick for a younger fan who watches with a parent or grandparent.

The most fun Bob Ross gift for under $20. Within a week or two the chia sprouts into a fuzzy green version of his perm, and there is seed for three regrowths. It suits a fan who is not a painter and lands just as well at a white elephant swap as it does under the tree.

If they already line a shelf with Funko Pops, this is the Bob Ross one to add. It shows him mid-painting with brush and palette and is an easy, reliable gift for a collector of any age.

Press the button and Bob offers a bit of encouragement from the desk. It is a great coworker or Secret Santa gift under $10, and it tends to get pressed much more often than anyone admits.

A soft Bob that stands on his own, palette and all. Younger fans who watch the show with family can actually play with it, while adults tend to perch it on a bookshelf or bed.

For the collector who already owns the Funko, this cartoon-style NECA figure has a different look, with exaggerated hair and a big grin. At 6 inches it has more shelf presence than most figures at this price.

Rake a little sand, move a little Bob, take a breath. This tiny desk kit suits an overworked friend or coworker who keeps quoting him in meetings, and it costs about the same as lunch.

Bob at his easel with a squirrel friend makes a sweet tree ornament for a fan's first Christmas in a new home. The palette is left blank so you can write their name or the year with a fine marker before gifting.

A family that already plays Monopoly gets a version with his paintings on the board and Joy of Painting touches throughout. It is a good pick for a household gift where parents grew up with the show and kids discovered it online.

A small matching game that plays in a few minutes, so it suits grandparents playing with young grandkids or a fan who wants something to pull out at the coffee table. The Bob Ross art keeps adults interested too.

For the fan who thinks they know everything about the show, a mini book of numbers and facts is a fun challenge. Pair it with the memory game for an inexpensive Bob Ross bundle.

A puzzler who loves Bob's lakes and cabins gets several quiet evenings out of this 1000-piece scene. It suits a parent or grandparent who enjoyed the show's calm more than the painting itself.

The quote everyone knows, on a mug they will use every morning. It is a useful coworker or teacher gift and a gentle reminder for the perfectionist in your life.

Bob's face and happy trees on soft cotton socks, sized for men's shoes 8 to 13. They make an easy stocking stuffer for a dad, brother or boyfriend who still does the voice.

An everyday black tee that works on anyone, so you can buy it for a sibling, partner or teen without worrying about gendered fits. It is a better long-term gift than a costume because it gets worn year-round.

For the friend who never misses an ugly-sweater party, a Bob Ross sweater beats yet another reindeer. The licensed artwork and signature make it look intentional, and it is warm enough to wear all December.

A student or artist can use it for pencils and brushes, while anyone else can throw chargers or makeup in it. Phthalo blue on one side and a 'happy accidents' landscape on the other make it obviously Bob without being loud.

Small enough to slip inside a birthday card, and a nice nudge for a new driver who is nervous about mistakes. It is also a good add-on to wrap with one of the bigger gifts here.

Teens and college students who sticker every laptop and water bottle will get through these fast. With 100 waterproof, licensed designs, there are plenty to share with friends or use to decorate a sketchbook.