Bob Ross made a name for himself with calm commentary and gentle brushstrokes, bringing joy to his audiences with every “happy little tree.” Fast forward to 2025, and that same spirit has been hilariously reincarnated through a pup named Enzo, who trades paintbrushes for peanut butter and trees for tongue-streaks. A viral Instagram video is now giving fans the dog-themed reboot of “The Joy of Painting” they didn’t know they needed.
Dog shows what ‘The Joy of Painting’ looks like in funny viral video
Posted by the account @sookieandivy, the video features Enzo the dog starring in what may be the most adorable parody of “The Joy of Painting.” The clip begins with Enzo’s owner preparing a canvas by squeezing paint from different colored bottles and spreading it around. She then seals it with a clear plastic wrap, and, to entice her furry artist, she adds a layer of peanut butter on top. A playful title card appears on screen: “The Joy of Painting with DOG ROSS.”
Moments later, Enzo appears in the frame, dressed for the role in a Bob Ross-style curly wig and a collared polo shirt. As the unmistakable voice of Bob Ross plays over the video, gently saying, “Hello, I’m Bob Ross. And I think we’ll just do a happy little picture today,” Enzo gets down to business.
With enthusiastic licks at the peanut butter-covered surface, he unintentionally creates a swirled, colorful blend of the paint beneath the wrap. His intense focus, paired with a few distracted glances around the room, makes the whole scene both hilarious and surprisingly endearing. After Enzo finishes his creative “work,” the owner carefully adds finishing touches — like flowers and leaves — using tweezers, turning the playful canvas into a polished art piece.
If you’re curious about making your own dog-friendly art at home, it’s fairly simple to recreate. Simply drop blobs of non-toxic, pet-safe paint onto a canvas, then cover it tightly with clear plastic wrap. Add a small amount of peanut butter — make sure it’s xylitol-free — or another dog-safe treat on top to encourage licking. It’s a fun, low-mess way to involve your dog in something creative — and possibly go viral while you’re at it.
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