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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.”

Bright Autumn Trees

27m 5s

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

Episodes

  • Storm's Arrival: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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.

  • Emerald Waters: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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.

  • Majestic Pine: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Majestic Pine

    S40 E4002 - 28m 2s

    Bob Ross paints a golden field of sparse pines and other greenery inside the unique shape with curved, cut-in corners.

  • Blue River: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Blue River

    S40 E4001 - 26m 52s

    Armed with just a plain black canvas, Bob Ross shows us how to create crimson-y magic in today’s riverside landscape.

Schedule

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    The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross

    Ebb Tide

    Saturday
    Jul 20

    30 Minutes

    A beach scene focuses on a colorful setting sun.
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    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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