Can you buy those painting videos on DVD by Bob Ross? I think my dad would enjoy painting.

Yes, they sell Bob Ross dvds all over the place. I have a few myself. They are so easy to follow, anyone can learn to paint a great picture for the wall behind the couch. The Bob Ross website has all of them but usually you can find Bob Ross DVDs at Ebay at a much lower price. The Joy of Painting series is the best to start with as a beginning painter. Your father won't get overwhelmed. I would suggest this master set from Cheap Joes. It is marked down to almost half price and it has the basic paints and brushes he would need to get started. Just by the paint thinner and the canvas and he is ready to go. The Bob Ross line of quality art materials delivers an especially unique effect that is designed to develop your creativity. The included colors are specifically formulated for Bob?s ?wet-on-wet? technique.