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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

  • 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

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

    The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross

    Island Paradise

    Saturday
    May 4

    30 Minutes

    Tropical island shores.
  • The Best of the Joy of Painting: TVSS: Iconic

    The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross

    Mountain Exhibition

    Saturday
    May 11

    30 Minutes

    A scene features mountains and the sky.
  • The Best of the Joy of Painting: TVSS: Iconic

    The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross

    Little House by the Road

    Saturday
    May 18

    30 Minutes

    A weathered fence guards a rustic house shadowed by tall trees.

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