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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.”

Dock Scene

27m 12s

An abandoned fishing boat hugs an old dockside pier and as always, Bob Ross completes the scene in less than thirty minutes!

Episodes

  • Two Seasons: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Two Seasons

    S36 E3614 - 27m 56s

    Take a little walk with Bob Ross as he shows you how to create the same mountain landscape setting in both summer and winter!

  • Mountain Hide-Away: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Mountain Hide-Away

    S36 E3613 - 27m 49s

    Bob Ross employs a unique technique, using both black and white basecoats, to create a happy little stream tumbling down a rocky meadow.

  • Mountain by the Sea: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Mountain by the Sea

    S36 E3612 - 27m 53s

    Majestic mountains reign over a colorful seascape as Bob Ross creates one of the most challenging masterpieces ever painted in a half-hour.

  • Nature’s Paradise: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Nature’s Paradise

    S36 E3611 - 27m 49s

    Bob Ross creates a fantastic southwestern mountain scene with spectacular red peaks looming over a lazy, tree-lined stream.

  • Country Charm: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Country Charm

    S36 E3610 - 28m 2s

    Bob Ross brings springtime to the canvas, all around a tiny cabin set in a landscape of hazy green hills and cottony clouds.

  • Mountain Path: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Mountain Path

    S36 E3609 - 28m 5s

    Join Bob Ross for a happy half-hour as he creates one of his beautiful mountain and evergreen scenes, complete with path and ample bushes.

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

    Little House by the Road

    S36 E3608 - 27m 58s

    A weathered fence guards a rustic country home shadowed by tall trees as Bob Ross creates another masterpiece in his unique style.

  • Forest Hills: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Forest Hills

    S36 E3607 - 28m 12s

    Strong mountains, proud evergreens and luxurious trees and bushes hug the velvety smooth foothills in today’s Bob Ross masterpiece.

  • Secluded Beach: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Secluded Beach

    S36 E3606 - 27m 47s

    Bob Ross teaches us the secret of his wet-on-wet technique while creating a restless ocean crashing against a rugged rocky coastline.

  • Winter Oval: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Winter Oval

    S36 E3605 - 27m 49s

    A beautiful mountain painting in an oval – with a surprising twist! – as Bob Ross creates a lonely cabin embraced by lovely lacy bushes.

  • Meadow Road: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Meadow Road

    S36 E3604 - 27m 52s

    Majestic snow-covered peaks and evergreens loom over lush green grasslands as Bob Ross takes you into his world of natural beauty.

  • Red Sunset: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Red Sunset

    S36 E3603 - 27m 53s

    Warm light in sky and clouds makes this a glowing, fiery landscape -- Bob Ross teaches the use of his technique on black canvas.

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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    Island Paradise

    Saturday
    May 4

    30 Minutes

    Tropical island shores.

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