Craig's Happy Paintings

Craig's Happy Paintings Veteran chasing artistic growth through paint, pencils, pastels, color, and curiosity. On a mission to unlock my full creative potential.

Craig was born in Foxboro, Massachusetts. After serving 23 years in the United States Air Force and living all around the world, he now calls Yuba City, California home. Craig’s artistic journey began in 2016 when he received a Bob Ross Master Paint Set for Christmas. With no prior experience in oil painting and only a couple of art classes in grade school, Craig quickly discovered his talent and

passion for painting. Encouraged by positive feedback on social media, Craig created this page and later a website (www.happypaintingsbycraig.com) to showcase his work. Craig’s art journey evolved from following Bob Ross tutorials on YouTube to creating his own original pieces, exploring various styles, techniques, and mediums. He continues his quest to find his own unique style and unlock his full artistic potential. Craig’s website documents his progress, sharing insights and inspiration with fellow artists. His website features a gallery of his work, a blog about each painting, an Etsy shop, and resources for aspiring painters. Craig’s story is a testament to the power of perseverance and the joy of discovering one’s creative potential.

06/15/2026

Available now for purchase. Something new and different -- oil painting of a wintry country scene with a cozy cabin tucked away next to a frozen creek; on a circular canvas. - Snowy River

06/14/2026

Available now for purchase. Introducing "Blue Poppies" - a stunning oil painting that captures the beauty of blue poppies in full bloom. This enchanting artwork is tastefully presented on a 12" x 16" stretched canvas in a sleek black MDF frame, adding a touch of modern sophistication to any setting....

06/14/2026

Demonstrating how to load the two inch brush for painting skies with the wet on wet painting technique.


06/13/2026

My second ever oil painting following a Bob Ross episode with Steve Ross as a guest painter. - Peaceful Waters

06/12/2026

Soft colors of the setting sun behind some stormy clouds radiate a vivid reflection over the the ocean surface as the waves crash upon a rocky coastal shore. Dramatic sunlight playing through casts a distinct silhouette of a pirate ship anchored offshore. - Pirate Cove

06/11/2026

A cold mountain-scape, but with a vibrant sun high in the sky, and your snowy paradise is warm and cozy. This is one of my early works when I first discovered the joy of painting. I followed along with Joy of Painting episode S10E12 to create my version of Winter Frost. - Winter Frost

06/10/2026

Available now for purchase. Drink in the breathtaking beauty of spectacular cascades deep in the timberland. - Waterfall in the Woods Oil Painting

06/09/2026

Available now for purchase. This original painting is a still life of a bowl of cherries with a few hanging around outside the bowl. The painting is done on premium cotton canvas-textured paper so there is a bit of texture to the painting - the actual size of the painting is 5" x 6." This classic lo...

06/08/2026

Available now for purchase. This original painting is a simple still life of a an apple with banana on a board. The painting is done on premium cotton canvas-textured paper so there is a bit of texture to the painting - the actual size of the painting is 6" x 5." This classic looking still life was....

06/07/2026

Available now for purchase. Classic looking still life of a pair of cherries. This is an original oil painting on premium cotton canvas paper using professional quality oil paints and varnished. Comes matted with copper metallic matboard with white core that adds a dazzling touch to a simple scene.....

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