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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.”

Mountain Glory

27m 21s

Bob Ross paints magnificent background mountains and nearby greenery -- all in one beautiful landscape scene.

Episodes

  • Triple View: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Triple View

    S38 E3834 - 27m 41s

    Bob Ross paints a small cabin under a majestic mountain range; the surprise at the end gives you a window view!

  • Crimson Tide: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Crimson Tide

    S38 E3833 - 27m 34s

    Dark and mysterious, this Bob Ross masterpiece is a beautiful example of a truly mood-filled seascape on black canvas.

  • Sunset Aglow: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Sunset Aglow

    S38 E3832 - 25m 38s

    Join Bob Ross and experience a breathtaking sunset amidst glorious purple skies; don’t miss this one.

  • Little House by the Road: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Little House by the Road

    S38 E3831 - 27m 31s

    A weathered fence guards a rustic house shadowed by tall trees as Bob Ross creates another unique masterpiece.

  • Mountain Exhibition: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Mountain Exhibition

    S38 E3830 - 27m 35s

    The mountains and the sky sing in harmony as Bob Ross’ brushes tell a story of breathtaking hue and depth.

  • Island Paradise: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Island Paradise

    S38 E3829 - 25m 36s

    Travel to the tropics with Bob Ross, stroll along island shores and drink in the soul cleansing beauty of the sea.

  • A Spectacular View: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    A Spectacular View

    S38 E3828 - 25m 29s

    Bob Ross invites you to a quaint little mountain-top home with breathtaking view of distant snow-covered mountains.

  • Golden Glow of Morning: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Golden Glow of Morning

    S38 E3827 - 24m 52s

    Take a morning stroll in the woods with Bob Ross and experience reflections of a golden sun bursting into the day.

  • Rustic Winter Woods: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Rustic Winter Woods

    S38 E3826 - 25m 27s

    Hike into a snow-covered forest with Bob Ross and enjoy the calming posture of leafless trees in slumber.

  • Evening at the Falls: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Evening at the Falls

    S38 E3825 - 25m 26s

    Sneak away into the cold dusk shadows with Bob Ross and enjoy the beauty of a wonderfully robust waterfall.

  • Surprising Falls: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Surprising Falls

    S38 E3824 - 27m 20s

    Guest artist Steve Ross enhances the beauty of a lovely mountain with splashing waterfall and autumn foliage.

  • Just Before the Storm: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Just Before the Storm

    S38 E3823 - 27m 49s

    Catch that special moment in time when the tropical seas and trees face darkening skies - a Bob Ross oval surprise.

Schedule

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    The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross

    Oriental Falls

    Saturday
    Mar 30

    30 Minutes

    Achieving different effects on canvas, creating a light and easy painting that resembles watercolor.
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    The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross

    Lake in the Valley

    Saturday
    Mar 30

    30 Minutes

    A quiet little lake hidden in the wilderness.
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    The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross

    Just Before the Storm

    Saturday
    Apr 6

    30 Minutes

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

    The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross

    Surprising Falls

    Saturday
    Apr 6

    30 Minutes

    Guest Steve Ross enhances a mountain with a splashing waterfall and autumn foliage.
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    The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross

    Evening at the Falls

    Saturday
    Apr 13

    30 Minutes

    A robust waterfall.
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    The Best of the Joy of Painting: TVSS: Iconic

    The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross

    Rustic Winter Woods

    Saturday
    Apr 13

    30 Minutes

    The calming posture of leafless trees in slumber.

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