Bob Ross Paints are available in three different types, and two sizes.

The Landscape Paints are specially formulated to a stiff but smooth consistency, necessary for the Ross technique. Background colors are heartier in body than the lighter highlight colors. These pigment rich colors yield an endless number of natural color combinations.

The Soft oil colors are much, much creamier and softer than his firm landscape paints; the floral brushes are much smaller and more precise. It is extremely important not to alter or substitute floral products for landscape products, or vice versa. Only the proper tools will produce the various effects needed to paint this technique. The wildlife paints also fall under the soft oils..