Book excerpt: Etch away with the included stylus to reveal and personalize 16 iconic Bob Ross paintings. Bob Ross believed that anyone could paint a picture. Now, with Bob Ross Scratch Artist, you can use the “scratch and reveal” technique to create 16 lovely landscapes abounding with happy little trees, clouds, critters, and more. Just beneath the surface of each scratch-off material are poster-quality Bob Ross paintings from his TV show The Joy of Painting. With the included stylus, scratch away as little or as much as you’d like to create your own details and designs and personalize your masterpiece. An introductory section describes how to etch for best results. Plus, explore each painting more deeply by reading the highlights of each painting's episode, the colors and techniques Bob used, and the impact he had—and continues to have—on fans and artists worldwide.