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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.”

Dock Scene

27m 12s

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

Episodes

  • 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.

  • Winter Solitude: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Winter Solitude

    S40 E4024 - 27m 11s

    Bob Ross shows us how to paint a beautiful and detailed winter scene with graceful leafless trees galore.

  • Daisy Delight: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Daisy Delight

    S40 E4023 - 27m

    Stately evergreens overlooking a field of tiny daisies ... what a charming little Bob Ross painting.

  • Black Seascape: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Black Seascape

    S40 E4022 - 26m 58s

    Watch and learn as Bob Ross creates crashing waves in this very dark moonlight setting.

  • Lonely Retreat: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Lonely Retreat

    S40 E4021 - 27m 49s

    Bob Ross uses beautiful blue effects on canvas to highlight the drama and beauty of a snow-bound cabin at sunset.

  • Trapper's Retreat: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Trapper's Retreat

    S40 E4020 - 26m 34s

    Towering Bob Ross mountains and a frosty moonlit landscape are the setting of Nicholas Hankins old trapper's cabin on the banks of an icy, winding river.

  • Winter Cabin: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Winter Cabin

    S40 E4019 - 27m 58s

    In the midst of a cold, wintry forest, Bob Ross gently places a magical little cabin upon a bed of snow with his paint brush.

  • Arctic Beauty: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Arctic Beauty

    S40 E4018 - 27m

    Experience a lovely waterfall by moonlight -- a spectacular painting completed on a black canvas by artist Bob Ross.

  • Purple Splendor: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Purple Splendor

    S40 E4017 - 27m 39s

    Join Bob Ross as he creates a lovely winter scene in rich purples and soft lavenders. A really elegant landscape painting.

  • Mountain River: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Mountain River

    S40 E4016 - 27m 54s

    Far-away mountains appear to float in the clouds as Bob Ross paints a gently flowing river in the foreground.

  • Moonlit Serenade: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Moonlit Serenade

    S40 E4015 - 26m 34s

    Nicholas Hankins paints a gnarled old tree adorned with Spanish moss as it stands sentinel over a moonlit stream in this moody Bob Ross landscape.

  • Mountain Stream: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Mountain Stream

    S40 E4014 - 28m 13s

    With just a few tools, Bob Ross paints a mountain stream running through gently sloping ground that looks soft as velvet.

Schedule

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

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

    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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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