About

Tracey Leigh Crozier

Bob Ross Certified Oil Painting Instructor®/Professional Artist/Art Therapy Facilitator/Author

I am a professional artist and Bob Ross Certified Instructor® for landscape/seascape oil painting. I teach the alla prima wet-on-wet technique because I like the idea of being able to complete an oil painting in a few hours without having to wait for each layer to dry.

Over the years I have continued developing my skills and learning different approaches to oil painting with many great artists. I have also trained in Indiana with 2 amazing artists, Steve Ross (Bob Ross’ son) and Dana Jester (Bob Ross’ best friend), furthering my artistic journey. It is important to continue growing as an artist and sharing that knowledge with anyone who wants to learn how to paint with oils using the alla prima (wet on wet) oil painting method.

In addition to Bob Ross® inspired oil paintings, I also create and sell original artwork, inserting a hidden smile within each painting.  If you can find it, the smiley face is a reminder that no matter how tough life gets, someone is always smiling with you.

Creating art can be therapeutic.

I believes art is also therapeutic as it feeds the soul and changes one’s focus for a few hours by playing in a world of colour. It is a safe place where we can transform a blank canvas into a work of art we can look at and say, “Did I do that?” or “I don’t believe I did that!” I firmly believe anyone can paint…all you need is the desire.

My oil painting classes have been instrumental as activities at Wellness Retreats for PTSD and Mental Health Awareness, also helping families and loved ones reconnect through the joy of painting together.

As a cancer survivor, painting helped express my emotions at times when words couldn’t. I had a 4 yr old who wanted her mom and a husband who wanted his wife back. I was scared and felt so alone and broken, powerless and vulnerable all at the same time, which I hated. I couldn’t put into words what I was feeling, nor could I control what was happening to me.

Throughout my recovery, painting soothing nature scenes was my preferred outlet as it enabled me to turn my darkest feelings and thoughts into something light and beautiful.

I loved Bob Ross and his happy painting world!

Painting gave me hope as well as the desire to help others work their way through challenging times, learn a new skill and paint for the pure joy of creating a happy little landscape!

I became a Certified Bob Ross Oil Painting Instructor® and an Art Therapy Facilitator to share the gift of painting soothing landscapes to help people heal through art.

I have been mesmerized by the sky since childhood, which is reflected in my paintings along with my deep connection to nature. I encourage everyone to paint along with me and create any happy little sky and landscape they like!

I also get inspired by literature and immerse myself in writing and illustrating colourful, happy children’s books which can be found in bookstores and on Amazon.

“Have fun with a wet-on-wet oil painting class for all occasions!”

• Private parties
• Paint & Sip nights or afternoons
• Team Building Events
• Corporate  venues
• Painters On The Go 1hour classes
• Public and private 2-3 hour classes
• Group workshops
• Civic organizations
• Independent Senior Living Centers
• Local Meet-Up Groups
• RV Park Activities
• Adult Education Classes
• Church Organization’s Events
• Community  Centre Events
• Backyard Plein Air Get Togethers