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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

  • Tranquil Dawn: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Tranquil Dawn

    S38 E3804 - 27m 47s

    Join Bob Ross on a warm winter morning, the surroundings still undisturbed by God's little creatures. This painting offers the freshness of a new day!

  • Valley Waterfall: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Valley Waterfall

    S38 E3803 - 27m 25s

    Join Bob Ross in the lush green valley and listen to the rushing water flowing onward to places unknown.

  • Warm Summer Day: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Warm Summer Day

    S38 E3802 - 27m 7s

    The days of summer provide such cherished memories; this Bob Ross painting will inspire your imagination for years to come.

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

    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.

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