Thirty paintings from Bob Ross, the television art tutor known for his soothing voice and bushy hair, will soon be auctioned to help cover the costs of public programming, following major federal funding cuts .

Throughout the 1980s and ’90s, Ross became the familiar face of “The Joy of Painting,” the PBS series where he peacefully encouraged viewers to paint landscapes under his gentle direction. Most of the paintings set for auction were created on air during the TV show.

Ross “dedicated his life to making art accessible to everyone,” Joan Kowalski, president of Bob Ross Inc., said in a statement. “This auction ensures his legacy continues to support the very medium that brought his joy and creativity into American homes for decades.”

The move comes after the Trump administration’s $

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