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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.”

Cabin in the Woods

26m 6s

Happen upon a lonely little cabin deep in the dark forest. Mysteries unfold in a Bob Ross black canvas masterpiece!

Episodes

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    Cabin in the Woods

    S40 E4036 - 26m 6s

    Happen upon a lonely little cabin deep in the dark forest. Mysteries unfold in a Bob Ross black canvas masterpiece!

  • Woodland Peace: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Woodland Peace

    S40 E4035 - 26m 34s

    The warmth of the morning sun illuminates this inviting Bob Ross styled woodland scene, replete with tall fir trees and a sun dappled path. Nicholas Hankins shows us how.

  • Hidden Stream: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Hidden Stream

    S40 E4034 - 27m

    A real Bob Ross painting favorite that pleases the eye -- large old tree, small trickling stream and textured ground.

  • Mountain Glory: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Mountain Glory

    S40 E4033 - 27m 21s

    Bob Ross paints magnificent background mountains and nearby greenery -- all in one beautiful landscape scene.

  • Night Light: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Night Light

    S40 E4032 - 26m 26s

    A lighthouse has been the saving grace for many a sailor during the night. Visit this stormy coastline with Bob Ross!

  • Dark Waterfall: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Dark Waterfall

    S40 E4031 - 27m 6s

    Watch Bob Ross and his amazing paint brushes create a wonderful little waterfall in the middle of an early autumn forest.

  • Midnight Breaker: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Midnight Breaker

    S40 E4030 - 26m 34s

    The glow of a midnight moon yields brilliant jewel tones in the surging surf of this dramatic Bob Ross seascape, painted masterfully by Nicholas Hankins today.

  • Covered Bridge: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Covered Bridge

    S40 E4029 - 26m 33s

    Bob Ross paints a country covered-bridge without disturbing the lovely forest background. A painting you won't want to miss!

  • Oval Barn: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Oval Barn

    S40 E4028 - 27m 1s

    As if by magic, Bob Ross paints an old country barn in an oval -- with snowy trees and bushes breaking through the borders.

  • Mountain Reflections: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Mountain Reflections

    S40 E4027 - 26m 58s

    With his trusty paint brushes in hand, Bob Ross takes us to a beautiful hideaway nested below a towering mountain.

  • Mountain Hideaway: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Mountain Hideaway

    S40 E4026 - 26m 53s

    Bob Ross uses a unique twist in his painting technique to create a happy little stream tumbling through a rocky meadow.

  • September Song: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    September Song

    S40 E4025 - 26m 34s

    Nicholas Hankins makes sure the chill of autumn is felt creeping in on the banks of a winding creek in this foggy, early morning Bob Ross landscape.

Schedule

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    The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross

    Golden Glow of Morning

    Saturday
    Apr 27

    30 Minutes

    Reflections of a golden sun bursting into the day.
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    The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross

    A Spectacular View

    Saturday
    Apr 27

    30 Minutes

    A quaint little mountaintop home with a view of distant snow-covered mountains.
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    The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross

    Saturday
    May 4

    30 Minutes

    This series of episodes culled from the vast library of the late Bob Ross ("The Joy of Painting") features the soft-spoken host sharing his painting techniques, including his "wet-on-wet" technique, and creating some of his best-loved scenes. From a cabin in the majestic mountains or a covered bride to an owl in a country barn or an autumnal forest scene, Ross creates a complete work of art in each episode -- many of which feature his trademark "happy little clouds." His soothing tone and words of encouragement inspire those painting along at home, and entrance those just watching to see him create his nature scenes.
  • Image
    The Best of the Joy of Painting: TVSS: Iconic

    The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross

    Saturday
    May 4

    30 Minutes

    This series of episodes culled from the vast library of the late Bob Ross ("The Joy of Painting") features the soft-spoken host sharing his painting techniques, including his "wet-on-wet" technique, and creating some of his best-loved scenes. From a cabin in the majestic mountains or a covered bride to an owl in a country barn or an autumnal forest scene, Ross creates a complete work of art in each episode -- many of which feature his trademark "happy little clouds." His soothing tone and words of encouragement inspire those painting along at home, and entrance those just watching to see him create his nature scenes.
  • Image
    The Best of the Joy of Painting: TVSS: Iconic

    The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross

    Saturday
    May 4

    30 Minutes

    This series of episodes culled from the vast library of the late Bob Ross ("The Joy of Painting") features the soft-spoken host sharing his painting techniques, including his "wet-on-wet" technique, and creating some of his best-loved scenes. From a cabin in the majestic mountains or a covered bride to an owl in a country barn or an autumnal forest scene, Ross creates a complete work of art in each episode -- many of which feature his trademark "happy little clouds." His soothing tone and words of encouragement inspire those painting along at home, and entrance those just watching to see him create his nature scenes.
  • Image
    The Best of the Joy of Painting: TVSS: Iconic

    The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross

    Saturday
    May 4

    30 Minutes

    This series of episodes culled from the vast library of the late Bob Ross ("The Joy of Painting") features the soft-spoken host sharing his painting techniques, including his "wet-on-wet" technique, and creating some of his best-loved scenes. From a cabin in the majestic mountains or a covered bride to an owl in a country barn or an autumnal forest scene, Ross creates a complete work of art in each episode -- many of which feature his trademark "happy little clouds." His soothing tone and words of encouragement inspire those painting along at home, and entrance those just watching to see him create his nature scenes.

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