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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.”

Valley of Tranquility

27m 34s

Green valley, towering mountains, water and breezes gently flow -- paint along with Bob Ross and experience the joy!

Episodes

  • Valley of Tranquility: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Valley of Tranquility

    S39 E3918 - 27m 34s

    Green valley, towering mountains, water and breezes gently flow -- paint along with Bob Ross and experience the joy!

  • Hidden Winter Moon Oval: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Hidden Winter Moon Oval

    S39 E3917 - 27m 23s

    Frosty blue color tones and lacy white foliage produce a cold winter night scene in today’s Bob Ross painting-in-an-oval.

  • Waterfall Wonder: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Waterfall Wonder

    S39 E3916 - 27m 46s

    One of nature’s perfect creations – the waterfall – in all its magnificent splendor! created today by TV’s favorite artist Bob Ross.

  • New Day's Dawn: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    New Day's Dawn

    S39 E3915 - 27m 17s

    Experience the quiet golden beauty of rustic field house, soft trees and winding pathway with painter Bob Ross.

  • Deep Wilderness Home: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Deep Wilderness Home

    S39 E3914 - 27m 11s

    Discover an old home on a cliff, surrounded by foliage and gentle waterfall – join Bob Ross and his fantastic brushes today!

  • Forest Edge: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Forest Edge

    S39 E3913 - 27m 10s

    Take a stroll with Bob Ross and experience exquisite misty sunlight emerging from the dark deep forest edge.

  • Dimensions: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Dimensions

    S39 E3912 - 27m 20s

    A unique way to lend depth to any painting, Bob Ross creates a fantastic vision of pastel mountain wilderness.

  • Cliffside: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Cliffside

    S39 E3911 - 27m 12s

    Enjoy the rhythmic flow of deep sea waters crashing up onto surrounding rocks and cliffs, Bob Ross style!

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    Splendor of Winter: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Splendor of Winter

    S39 E3910 - 27m 28s

    The stillness of a snow-covered day can be beautifully captured on canvas, and Bob Ross shows you how.

  • Mighty Mountain Lake: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Mighty Mountain Lake

    S39 E3909 - 27m 41s

    Glorious mountain and stately fir tree accents, see Bob Ross achieve amazing results with his famous painting method.

  • Cabin at Trail's End: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Cabin at Trail's End

    S39 E3908 - 27m 29s

    Quaint cottage snuggled in the trees, this Bob Ross painting makes for a real composition-in-an-oval favorite.

  • Stormy Seas: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Stormy Seas

    S39 E3907 - 27m 43s

    Such magnificent power in the sea and sky! Watch Bob Ross as he tames this beautiful seascape painting.

Schedule

  • The Best of the Joy of Painting: TVSS: Iconic

    The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross

    Two Seasons

    Saturday
    Jun 10

    30 Minutes

    Creating the same landscape setting from summer into winter.
  • The Best of the Joy of Painting: TVSS: Iconic

    The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross

    Mountain Ridge Lake

    Saturday
    Jun 10

    30 Minutes

    A classic painting featuring grassy mountains and a serene valley lake.
  • The Best of the Joy of Painting: TVSS: Iconic

    The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross

    Autumn Palette

    Saturday
    Jun 10

    30 Minutes

    Colorful fall-time woods.
  • The Best of the Joy of Painting: TVSS: Iconic

    The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross

    Oriental Falls

    Saturday
    Jun 10

    30 Minutes

    Achieving different effects on canvas, creating a light and easy painting that resembles watercolor.
  • The Best of the Joy of Painting: TVSS: Iconic

    The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross

    Lake in the Valley

    Saturday
    Jun 17

    30 Minutes

    A quiet little lake hidden in the wilderness.
  • The Best of the Joy of Painting: TVSS: Iconic

    The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross

    Just Before the Storm

    Saturday
    Jun 17

    30 Minutes

    Tropical seas and trees face darkening skies.
  • The Best of the Joy of Painting: TVSS: Iconic

    The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross

    Surprising Falls

    Saturday
    Jun 17

    30 Minutes

    Guest Steve Ross enhances a mountain with a splashing waterfall and autumn foliage.
  • The Best of the Joy of Painting: TVSS: Iconic

    The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross

    Evening at the Falls

    Saturday
    Jun 17

    30 Minutes

    A robust waterfall.

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