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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

  • Pastel Winter: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Pastel Winter

    S35 E3516 - 27m 20s

    Bob Ross paints snow covered mountains, trees and grounds.

  • New Day's Dawn: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    New Day's Dawn

    S35 E3515 - 27m 37s

    The colorful beauty of a sunrise can be enjoyed in this Bob Ross painting of a cabin.

  • Mystic Mountains: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Mystic Mountains

    S35 E3514 - 27m 41s

    Bob Ross paints an inviting scene with snow covered mountains and a glass-like lake.

  • Rippling Waters: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Rippling Waters

    S35 E3513 - 27m 54s

    Bob Ross reflects the peacefulness of a gently flowing stream and a colorful sky.

  • Southwest Serenity: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Southwest Serenity

    S35 E3512 - 27m 58s

    Bob Ross paints a pathway through a dry landscape with soft pastel skies above.

  • Enchanted Forest: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Enchanted Forest

    S35 E3511 - 27m 45s

    Bob Ross awakens the imagination as he paints a narrow path through a canopy of trees.

  • Double Oval Stream: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Double Oval Stream

    S35 E3510 - 27m 54s

    A peaceful forest scene with water tumbling over stones amid fall foliage.

  • Seascape Fantasy: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Seascape Fantasy

    S35 E3509 - 27m 34s

    Bob Ross paints a seascape full of pastel colors above the power of crashing waves.

  • Winter Lace: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Winter Lace

    S35 E3508 - 27m 14s

    Bob Ross paints with pastel colors against the white of winter snow.

  • Golden Morning Mist: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Golden Morning Mist

    S35 E3507 - 27m 25s

    Bob Ross paints the dawning of a new day in this quiet forest glen.

  • Majestic Peaks: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Majestic Peaks

    S35 E3506 - 27m 25s

    A snow covered mountain range complete with a tranquil lake and soft green brush.

  • Autumn Distinction: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Autumn Distinction

    S35 E3505 - 27m 27s

    Summer fades into colors of golds, reds and yellows as Bob Ross paints a walking path through the trees leading down to a peaceful lake.

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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    Lake in the Valley

    Saturday
    Mar 30

    30 Minutes

    A quiet little lake hidden in the wilderness.
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    Just Before the Storm

    Saturday
    Apr 6

    30 Minutes

    Tropical seas and trees face darkening skies.
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    Surprising Falls

    Saturday
    Apr 6

    30 Minutes

    Guest Steve Ross enhances a mountain with a splashing waterfall and autumn foliage.
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    Evening at the Falls

    Saturday
    Apr 13

    30 Minutes

    A robust waterfall.
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    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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