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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.”

Northern Lights

27m 28s

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

Episodes

  • 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.

  • Mountain by the Sea: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Mountain by the Sea

    S40 E4013 - 27m 53s

    Bob Ross quickly paints a most challenging masterpiece of majestic mountains reigning over a colorful seascape.

  • Winter Oval: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Winter Oval

    S40 E4012 - 27m 49s

    A beautiful snowy cabin scene painted inside an oval; this pleasing Bob Ross "trademark" is enjoyed by all.

  • Quiet Inlet: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Quiet Inlet

    S40 E4011 - 27m 19s

    An inlet is the perfect place to escape with your thoughts and enjoy the day. Join Bob Ross as he takes you there!

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    Storm's Arrival

    S40 E4010 - 26m 34s

    Nicholas Hankins paints an evening thunderstorm that calls back to Bob Ross's final episode of The Joy of Painting for inspiration; a dazzling sunset framed by dark clouds and trees.

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    Emerald Waters

    S40 E4009 - 27m 38s

    Bob Ross uses beautiful shades of Green that burst from the canvas in this exciting display of nature's wonder.

  • Country Cabin: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Country Cabin

    S40 E4008 - 27m 57s

    Today Bob Ross takes us to a small cabin nestled deep in the snowy forest. A chilling yet lovely landscape scene!

  • Misty Forest Oval: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Misty Forest Oval

    S40 E4007 - 27m 45s

    Bob Ross uses delicate Lavender and Green shades to paint this glimpse at a forest through an oval window.

  • High Chanteau: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    High Chanteau

    S40 E4006 - 26m 28s

    Bob Ross and his fantastic brushes take us to a uniquely-shaped mountain side chalet today.

  • Misty Mountain Morning: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Misty Mountain Morning

    S40 E4005 - 26m 33s

    Enjoy the view while Nicholas Hankins paints a sleepy, slow moving mountain river as it winds around towering evergreens in the valley; a real Bob Ross classic!

  • Mountain at Sunset: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Mountain at Sunset

    S40 E4004 - 27m 55s

    Bob Ross demonstrates his unique painting method and shows how to create a beautiful brown mountain scene.

  • Winter Mountain: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Winter Mountain

    S40 E4003 - 28m

    In this painting, Bob Ross’ icy blue mountains capture the mood of a cold winter’s day.

Schedule

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    The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross

    Island Paradise

    Saturday
    May 4

    30 Minutes

    Tropical island shores.
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    The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross

    Mountain Exhibition

    Saturday
    May 11

    30 Minutes

    A scene features mountains and the sky.

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