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

Splendor of Winter

1. Splendor of Winter

The stillness of a winter’s day, with happy sun shining bright in the sky, can be beautifully captured on canvas, and Bob Ross shows you how.

Colors of Nature

2. Colors of Nature

Bob Ross uses a little imagination and lots of color to create this soft, luxurious early autumn lake scene.

Grandpa's Barn

3. Grandpa's Barn

Old-time memories are conjured up by the sight of this lonesome big barn that Bob Ross places on the edge of a forest.

Peaceful Reflections

4. Peaceful Reflections

Bob Ross uncovers the extraordinary loveliness of nature, reflected in the mirror surface of a lake in front of a mountain.

Hidden Winter Moon Oval

5. Hidden Winter Moon Oval

The effective use of striking blue tones allows Bob Ross to produce a winter night scene, complete with sweet cabin, inside an oval!

Waves of Wonder

6. Waves of Wonder

The versatility of Bob Ross’ easy method is dramatically illustrated by this mighty tide crashing into a rock-lined shore.

Cabin by the Pond

7. Cabin by the Pond

Bob Ross creates a fisherman’s hideaway in the form of a secluded shanty-home nestled beside a smooth little lake.

Fall Stream

8. Fall Stream

A spunky little river meanders its way through an autumn hillside bursting with splashes of color, as only Bob Ross can create!

Christmas Eve Snow

9. Christmas Eve Snow

Bob Ross gently places a little old church house upon a bed of snow in front of giant frost-covered mountains in the background.

Forest Down Oval

10. Forest Down Oval

Bob Ross allows the greenery of a deep grove to be barely visible in the light of early morning – all tucked inside an oval.

Pathway to Autumn

11. Pathway to Autumn

The splendor of fall is produced by Bob Ross’ red, orange and brown grasses and foliage, softly complimenting a rugged little shed.

Deep Forest Lake

12. Deep Forest Lake

A dark mere almost completely shielded from the sunlight by a thick growth of soft leafy trees is Bob Ross’ lovely painting today.

Peaks of Majesty

13. Peaks of Majesty

Bob Ross paints a still lake that captures the reflection of some trees as a range of rugged mountains stand guard in the background.

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