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The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross

Bob Ross relaxes viewers and encourages the painting hobbyist in THE BEST OF THE JOY OF PAINTING. Using his "wet-on-wet" technique, Bob paints natural scenes with bold strokes across the canvas, from cascading waterfalls to snow-covered forests. Bob Ross’ calm disposition and easy-to-follow instruction remind viewers that “there are no mistakes, only happy accidents.”

Silver Falls

26m 34s

The soothing sounds of a cascading waterfall come to mind in this charming Bob Ross landscape -- directly out of the pacific northwest, and from Nicholas Hankins’ brushes.

Episodes

  • Silver Falls: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Silver Falls

    S40 E4050 - 26m 34s

    The soothing sounds of a cascading waterfall come to mind in this charming Bob Ross landscape -- directly out of the pacific northwest, and from Nicholas Hankins’ brushes.

  • Quiet Woods: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Quiet Woods

    S40 E4048 - 26m 5s

    Travel with Bob Ross into the silent misty forest and experience the breathtaking beauty of nature as it awakens from slumber.

  • Bright Autumn Trees: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Bright Autumn Trees

    S40 E4047 - 27m 5s

    Bob Ross teaches us to capture the exciting colors of autumn on canvas in this spectacular exhibition of trees.

  • The Old Mill: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Old Mill

    S40 E4046 - 26m 32s

    Hear the rhythm of the water splashing down at the old mill. You will be captivated by this Bob Ross creation!

  • Galaxy Grandeur: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Galaxy Grandeur

    S40 E4045 - 26m 34s

    The colorful Milky Way is the backdrop for striking silhouettes of happy little Bob Ross trees in this night scene, spectacularly crafted by Nicholas Hankins.

  • Barn at Sunset: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Barn at Sunset

    S40 E4044 - 27m 37s

    Bob Ross paints a big old barn which appears to be half-covered in a snowy setting of frostbitten foliage.

  • Soft Mountain Glow: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Soft Mountain Glow

    S40 E4043 - 27m 32s

    Bob Ross' painting project for today is a soft landscape setting at the base of a towering mountain.

  • Golden Knoll: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Golden Knoll

    S40 E4042 - 27m 19s

    Just a few colors and brushes are all Bob Ross uses to paint this simple yet lovely monochromatic scene.

  • Alpine Meadow: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Alpine Meadow

    S40 E4040 - 26m 34s

    Spring has sprung in the crisp mountain air of this alpine meadow. Paint along with Nicholas Hankins as we explore an expansive view of a Bob Ross snowcapped mountain.

  • Evening Waterfall: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Evening Waterfall

    S40 E4039 - 26m 55s

    Once again Bob Ross shares his truly unique painting technique as he creates a fantastic waterfall on black canvas.

  • Northern Lights: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Northern Lights

    S40 E4038 - 27m 28s

    On a black background, Bob Ross creates an incredible scene with mountain, cabin and the notorious lights of the northern sky.

  • Dock Scene: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Dock Scene

    S40 E4037 - 27m 12s

    An abandoned fishing boat hugs an old dockside pier and as always, Bob Ross completes the scene in less than thirty minutes!

Schedule

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    The Best of the Joy of Painting: TVSS: Iconic

    The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross

    Secluded Forest

    Saturday
    Jul 27

    30 Minutes

    Painting the deepest, darkest place in the forest on a vertical canvas.
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    The Best of the Joy of Painting: TVSS: Iconic

    The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross

    Desert Hues

    Saturday
    Aug 3

    30 Minutes

    A springtime cactus surprise.
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    The Best of the Joy of Painting: TVSS: Iconic

    The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross

    Desert Hues

    Saturday
    Aug 10

    30 Minutes

    A springtime cactus surprise.

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