ROANOKE, Va. – A young Roanoke-area artist is gaining national attention after entering the Bob Ross “Most Artistic Kid” contest, where supporters can vote online to help him advance in the competition.
Gavin Baldi said his interest in painting began unexpectedly during a visit to a hobby store, where he noticed an episode of The Joy of Painting playing.
“I have a hobby for RC trucks and I was at the hobby store one time and the manager was watching a Bob Ross, a Joy of Painting episode,” Baldi said. “I saw how easily the techniques were and I even stayed to watch it a little bit. Then I went home and got art supplies and watched an episode of The Joy of Painting.”…