8. The Artist Was Missing Part of His Finger
Bob Ross dropped out of school after the 9th grade to join his Cherokee father in the carpentry business. As many woodworkers and carpenters know, it is not a terribly finger-friendly industry, and the young Ross quickly learned just that when he lost part of the index finger on his left hand. Thankfully, this injury did not affect his ability to hold a palette, and he was able to paint as though he had no harm at all.
