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

In the Stillness of the Morning

1. In the Stillness of the Morning

Take a walk with Bob Ross and experience the quiet motionless beauty of a glassy river as the morning fog hangs onto the distant shore.

Delightful Meadow Home

2. Delightful Meadow Home

Hike into the expanse of wilderness with Bob Ross and happen upon a quaint little home sitting among softly blowing meadow grasses.

First Snow

3. First Snow

Follow Bob Ross into a lovely mountain setting with magnificent evergreens, where the first touches of snow appear in the valley.

Lake in the Valley

4. Lake in the Valley

Discover a beautiful quiet lake hidden deep in the wilderness – and just beyond a glorious snow-covered mountain! – from the magical brushes of Bob Ross.

A Trace of Spring

5. A Trace of Spring

Stroll along a wonderful hustling, bubbling river with Bob Ross and enjoy the emergence of springtime blossoms on spectacular trees.

An Arctic Winter Day

6. An Arctic Winter Day

Travel to the coldest place imaginable with Bob Ross and find a lonely cabin comfortably nestled on the edge of a glassy-smooth frozen pond.

Snow Birch

7. Snow Birch

An incredibly unique Bob Ross painting -- delight in the effects of white and black gesso, discover a birch tree forest perfectly mirrored in the cold stillness of winter.

Early Autumn

8. Early Autumn

Follow along with the brushes of Bob Ross and step into a beautiful mountain oval – experience the first signs of autumn.

Tranquil Wooded Stream

9. Tranquil Wooded Stream

Bob Ross takes you to a lovely spot deep in the woods where the seclusion, silence and beauty offer serenity to the soul.

Purple Mountain Range

10. Purple Mountain Range

Take a nice walk with Bob Ross along a peacefully flowing river and enjoy a view of gorgeous amethyst mountains and stately trees in the distance.

Storm's a Comin'

11. Storm's a Comin'

Join artist Bob Ross under turbulent skies as the windy waves rush to crash upon the rocks – all within a pleasing oval shape.

Sunset Aglow

12. Sunset Aglow

Find yourself in a gorgeous late-afternoon mountain masterpiece by Bob Ross -- breathtaking purples skies, defined evergreens and smooth lake.

Evening at the Falls

13. Evening at the Falls

Sneak away into the cold shadows with Bob Ross and enjoy the beauty of a winter night at the foot of a large fierce waterfall.

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