Bob Ross & Daryll Collins Mash Up

My friend and former Cincinnati illustrator Daryll Collins has finally decided to start a blog at CartoonSuccotash.com.  And he has started off strong by mixing the iconic landscapes of Bob Ross with his own cartoons.  For those not familiar with Bob, he had a show on public television for years where he taught people how to oil paint landscapes in about 10 minutes.  In fact I have one of his follower’s works hanging in my house (thanks mother in law).

If you get a chance go give Daryll some love and encouragement.  We want more.

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51 responses to “Bob Ross & Daryll Collins Mash Up”

  1. Jillsy Girl Avatar

    Yes, I remember that guy with the frizzy hair! If I caught him while flipping channels, for some reason I’d get stuck there and just stare. Like he had some kind of power over you. 😉 And it wasn’t any 10 minutes….more like 30!

    1. Bearman Avatar

      It was a 30 minute show but that guy could have done the whole thing in 10.

      1. Friggin Loon Avatar

        Yep, we had him briefly on cable Down Under. I agree with Jillsy, stare worthy.

  2. Bo Lumpkin Avatar

    I love this. I still watch Bob Ross on PBS at about 5 in the mornin’. Mixing cartoon characters makes it even better.

    1. Bearman Avatar

      Why are you even up at that time?

      1. Bo Lumpkin Avatar

        That is what old people do. We get up early. Anyway I like to get an early start on all the great adventures I want to have every day.

        1. Bearman Avatar

          Me too but it just means my nap is that much earlier.

  3. Jim Avatar

    Heheh. Doing it like a Ross.

    Forget Chuck Norris (Don’t tell him I said that!), but Bob Ross is the Bruce Lee of the landscape painting world.

    1. Bearman Avatar

      Bruce Lee > Chuck Norris.

  4. Daryll Collins Avatar

    Thank you Bearman. I appreciate the shout out.
    I’ll be back for a lunch or two sometime soon… I hope!

    1. Bearman Avatar

      Sounds good…look forward to it.

  5. Tony McGurk Avatar

    I while I forgot his name I remember the show once I read your description of it. I used to love watching Bob work his magic on the canvas. Great cartoon additios to the landscapes. Now I’ going to check out Daryll’s site

    1. Bearman Avatar

      Bob Ross was PBS (public broadcasting) crack to kids like the Teletubbies became.

  6. MC/Curtis Avatar

    Hahaha! That first one looks great!

    1. Bearman Avatar

      I like them both…the subtlety of the second.

  7. nursemyra Avatar

    Is there any tartare sauce with that filet o fish?

    1. Bearman Avatar

      Tastes more like tuna fish.

  8. Binky Avatar

    That’s a neat technique! I wonder how I’d look sitting with the Mona Lisa?

    1. Bearman Avatar

      I think you have a project to do then.

  9. Ahmnodt heare Avatar

    Does Daryll have happy little accidents when doing his cartoons? That would complete the Bob Ross experience.

    1. Bearman Avatar

      In your world, you may be anything you want.

  10. Deb Avatar

    I love to watch Bob Ross when I see him flipping through the channels…He’s awesome!
    I love these comics incorporated in.

    1. Bearman Avatar

      You should collaborate with Daryll on your landscapes. haha

      1. Bo Lumpkin Avatar

        Now that would be awesome. Daryll and Debs work would go great in this context.

  11. DadaHyena Avatar

    “Found art” has just become a lost cause!

    Seriously, funny stuff here. Now see if he can superimpose himself into those old videos.

    1. Bearman Avatar

      Throw wall paint on that canvas.

  12. George Avatar

    I remember trying to match Ross’s time. My results looked nothing like his. I think he was/is a mutant. You can’t paint that well and as fast while talking seductively unless you sold your soul to Charles Xavier.

    I do love the combination of Ross’s backgrounds and Collins cartooning style. They mesh perfectly.

    1. Bearman Avatar

      Well your first mistake was selling your soul to a Professor.

  13. JerryBenedict Avatar

    I like the concept… This is pretty neat stuff!

    1. Bearman Avatar
  14. Jenn Avatar

    I love this concept, bringing the old with the new and contemporary!

    1. Bearman Avatar

      I’ve seen some artists who actually buy these paintings at yard sales and paint them up.

  15. Bo Lumpkin Avatar

    I buy paintings at yard sales too… I don’t change anything but the signature though.

    1. Bearman Avatar

      Change it to mine…only if it is worth something.

      1. Bo Lumpkin Avatar

        That is what I have been changing it to. Resales are booming.

        1. Bearman Avatar

          How come it works for you and not me?

          1. Bo Lumpkin Avatar

            It’s all in the marketing.

  16. SpilledInkGuy Avatar

    Sounds (and looks) awesome!
    I think he’s got a great idea, there!
    ‘Maybe we’ll give that tree a fried…
    everybody needs a friend…’
    *in my best B.R.*
    🙂

    1. Bearman Avatar

      I think you should draw something on your photos.

  17. Scholar Mel Avatar

    I remember the fro man. He had a soothing voice. Great painter and sleeping pill. He was so relaxing. 🙂

    1. Bearman Avatar

      In your world..it could be whatever you want.

  18. Frank M Hansen Avatar

    Love this idea. Really funny.

  19. MJ Avatar

    Ha! Happy little clouds and trees.

    1. Bearman Avatar

      Happy indeed.

  20. Mark Stokes Avatar

    Classic once, Classic twice. Great work, Daryll!

  21. lisleman Avatar

    I remember that guy on TV. I recall he didn’t always use brushes. I remember him using wood paint sticks.
    So does the cartoonist need to share project with Bob Ross?

    1. Bearman Avatar

      Sadly Bob passed away.

  22. Jande Avatar

    Awesome! But… is that legal?

    1. Bearman Avatar

      I think as long as he isn’t trying to profit off of it, he is fine. Plus it also fits into parody so he is fine from that standpoint too.

  23. Mr. Captoon Avatar

    Like to see more caricature from you.