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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.”

Cabin in the Woods

26m 6s

Happen upon a lonely little cabin deep in the dark forest. Mysteries unfold in a Bob Ross black canvas masterpiece!

Episodes

  • A Warm Winter: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    A Warm Winter

    S36 E3628 - 25m 24s

    Travel into the unknown with Bob Ross and discover the beauty of a lovely cabin, fresh fallen snow and warm, colorful skies in an oval.

  • Fisherman’s Trail: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Fisherman’s Trail

    S36 E3627 - 25m 9s

    Fantastic faux woodgrain! Hike into the wilderness with Bob Ross and discover a well worn path leading back to his favorite fishing spot.

  • Wooded Stream Oval: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Wooded Stream Oval

    S36 E3626 - 27m 29s

    Watch and learn as Bob Ross unfolds this beautifully soft wooded scene with gently rippling brook, all inside an oval shape.

  • Mighty Mountain Lake: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Mighty Mountain Lake

    S36 E3625 - 27m 41s

    See the amazing glacier-like peaks Bob Ross creates in this icy panorama; grab your painting knife and do this one too.

  • Waterfall Wonder: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Waterfall Wonder

    S36 E3624 - 27m 45s

    One of nature’s perfect creations -- the misty, splashing waterfall -- is painted by Bob Ross, in all its magnificent splendor.

  • That Time of Year: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    That Time of Year

    S36 E3623 - 27m 13s

    Bob Ross captures a real ‘dreamscape’ on canvas -- soft rolling hills, birch trees and pretty lake; paint along and add your own touches.

  • High Tide: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    High Tide

    S36 E3621 - 28m 12s

    Bob Ross’ gentle brush strokes create bending palm trees on the edge of a sea coast, just before the water reaches its high point.

  • Deep Woods: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Deep Woods

    S36 E3620 - 28m 4s

    Bob Ross creates a breathtaking, misty wooded scene with tiny trickling creek that’s fast and easy to recreate.

  • Contemplative Lady: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Contemplative Lady

    S36 E3619 - 27m 35s

    Guest artist John Thamm easily creates a realistic face and head form on a shellacked surface with just a few intriguing strokes.

  • Double Oval Fantasy: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Double Oval Fantasy

    S36 E3618 - 28m 7s

    Bob Ross shows you how two beautiful mountain and evergreen oval scenes can be harmonized into one memorable masterpiece.

  • Mountain Mirage: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Mountain Mirage

    S36 E3617 - 28m 3s

    Real or imaginary? It doesn’t matter which as Bob Ross captures a great mountain and forest scene on specially cut plywood!

  • Wintertime Discovery: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Wintertime Discovery

    S36 E3616 - 28m 13s

    Imagine stumbling upon this little surprise cabin and shed, nestled in the snow drifts! Bob Ross shows you how easy it is to paint.

Schedule

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    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.
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    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.
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    The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross

    Saturday
    May 4

    30 Minutes

    This series of episodes culled from the vast library of the late Bob Ross ("The Joy of Painting") features the soft-spoken host sharing his painting techniques, including his "wet-on-wet" technique, and creating some of his best-loved scenes. From a cabin in the majestic mountains or a covered bride to an owl in a country barn or an autumnal forest scene, Ross creates a complete work of art in each episode -- many of which feature his trademark "happy little clouds." His soothing tone and words of encouragement inspire those painting along at home, and entrance those just watching to see him create his nature scenes.
  • Image
    The Best of the Joy of Painting: TVSS: Iconic

    The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross

    Saturday
    May 4

    30 Minutes

    This series of episodes culled from the vast library of the late Bob Ross ("The Joy of Painting") features the soft-spoken host sharing his painting techniques, including his "wet-on-wet" technique, and creating some of his best-loved scenes. From a cabin in the majestic mountains or a covered bride to an owl in a country barn or an autumnal forest scene, Ross creates a complete work of art in each episode -- many of which feature his trademark "happy little clouds." His soothing tone and words of encouragement inspire those painting along at home, and entrance those just watching to see him create his nature scenes.
  • Image
    The Best of the Joy of Painting: TVSS: Iconic

    The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross

    Saturday
    May 4

    30 Minutes

    This series of episodes culled from the vast library of the late Bob Ross ("The Joy of Painting") features the soft-spoken host sharing his painting techniques, including his "wet-on-wet" technique, and creating some of his best-loved scenes. From a cabin in the majestic mountains or a covered bride to an owl in a country barn or an autumnal forest scene, Ross creates a complete work of art in each episode -- many of which feature his trademark "happy little clouds." His soothing tone and words of encouragement inspire those painting along at home, and entrance those just watching to see him create his nature scenes.
  • Image
    The Best of the Joy of Painting: TVSS: Iconic

    The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross

    Saturday
    May 4

    30 Minutes

    This series of episodes culled from the vast library of the late Bob Ross ("The Joy of Painting") features the soft-spoken host sharing his painting techniques, including his "wet-on-wet" technique, and creating some of his best-loved scenes. From a cabin in the majestic mountains or a covered bride to an owl in a country barn or an autumnal forest scene, Ross creates a complete work of art in each episode -- many of which feature his trademark "happy little clouds." His soothing tone and words of encouragement inspire those painting along at home, and entrance those just watching to see him create his nature scenes.

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