The Joy of Painting

The Joy of Painting

The Joy of Painting was an American television show hosted by painter Bob Ross that taught its viewers techniques for landscape oil painting. Although Ross could complete a painting in half an hour, the intent of the show was not to teach viewers "speed painting". Rather, he intended for viewers to learn certain techniques within the time that the show was allotted. The show began on January 11, 1983, and lasted until May 17, 1994, a year before Ross' death.

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Episodes

Golden Mist Oval

1. Golden Mist Oval

Bob Ross creates an oval scene with warm brown and gold tones that captures the essence of a lonely forest river.

The Old Home Place

2. The Old Home Place

Travel with Bob Ross along the country back roads as he paints a quiet little home on a meadow with a beautiful, serene sky.

Soothing Vista

3. Soothing Vista

Surround yourself with this gorgeous Bob Ross painting; there’s plenty of thick, velvety green grass, trees and foliage to just lose yourself in!

Stormy Seas

4. Stormy Seas

Such magnificent power and vibrant color in the sea and sky! Watch Bob Ross as he tries to tame this beautiful ocean painting.

Country Time

5. Country Time

Looking back to those ‘days of old’, Bob Ross paints a delightful little fishing village with luscious leafy trees in an oval.

A Mild Winter's Day

6. A Mild Winter's Day

Winter scenes don’t have to be cold! With a touch of the sun’s warmth, Bob Ross turns the chill of winter into a golden day.

Spectacular Waterfall

7. Spectacular Waterfall

Grandest of mountains overlooking an incredibly breathtaking waterfall … a Bob Ross painting you must see to believe!

View from the Park

8. View from the Park

A tribute to all Bob Ross friends in New York City, this painting is simply full of exciting cut-out shapes and surprises!

Lake View

9. Lake View

For as far as the eye can see -- beautiful rolling hills, birch trees and soft watery reflections; undoubtedly guest artist Steve Ross at his finest.

Old Country Mill

10. Old Country Mill

Rich colors and abundant softness make this such a beautiful Bob Ross painting; detailed mill and waterwheel make it special.

Morning Walk

11. Morning Walk

Haven’t you always imagined walking through one of Bob Ross’ beautiful landscape paintings? Watch as he makes a dream come true!

Nature's Splendor

12. Nature's Splendor

Bob Ross paints the very best of nature -- stately evergreens and cool, still waters standing before a glorious brown mountain. A real beauty!

Mountain Beauty

13. Mountain Beauty

Guest artist Dana Jester creates a Bob Ross-style mountain scene with dignified foothills and evergreens, and super vibrant bushes.

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