Vivian Ridge was an American artist and painter who was best known as the first wife of Bob Ross, the legendary host of The Joy of Painting. She was also a talented artist who used the wet-on-wet technique to create beautiful paintings. She married Bob Ross for 12 years and had a son with him. Vivian Ridge Profile Summary Name Vivian Ridge Date of Birth January 1, 1942 Age (as of 2024) 82 years Birthplace Winston-Salem, North Carolina, U.S. Nationality American Education Wake Forest University Profession Artist, Painter Spouse Bob Ross ​ ( m. 1965; div. 1977) Children 1 (Robert…