Episode 1
Rolling Hills
27m
Bob Ross’ brushes captivate the graceful and uncommon qualities of distant sloping hills and a peaceful nearby lake.
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The Joy of Painting
1983NR31 seasons8.5 / 10
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The Joy of Painting was an American television show hosted by painter Bob Ross that taught its viewers techniques for landscape oil painting. Although Ross could complete a painting in half an hour, the intent of the show was not to teach viewers "speed painting". Rather, he intended for viewers to learn certain techniques within the time that the show was allotted. The show began on January 11, 1983, and lasted until May 17, 1994, a year before Ross' death.
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The Joy of Painting was an American television show hosted by painter Bob Ross that taught its viewers techniques for landscape oil painting. Although Ross could complete a painting in half an hour, the intent of the show was not to teach viewers "speed painting". Rather, he intended for viewers to learn certain techniques within the time that the show was allotted. The show began on January 11, 1983, and lasted until May 17, 1994, a year before Ross' death.
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Episode 2
Frozen Solitude
27m
A snowy mountain range, an ice-covered lake, and a lost little cabin combine to create a wintry testimony to Bob Ross’ artistic magic.
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Meadow Brook
27m
Bob Ross creates an innocent creek that slices its way across a landscape of color in a setting dreams are made of.
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Evening at Sunset
27m
The day’s sun is almost gone, but Bob Ross finds what’s left of it in this unusual blend of late afternoon tones.
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Mountain View
27m
Bob Ross’ painting technique is at its best as he shows a rugged group of mountains peering down upon nature’s lovely greenery.
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Hidden Creek
27m
Bob Ross finds and captures on canvas the haunting loveliness of stalwart trees shielding a lonesome brook from the light.
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Peaceful Haven
27m
The undaunted splendor of sky, trees and lake has never been more beautifully portrayed than in this joyful Bob Ross creation.
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Mountain Exhibition
27m
The mountains and the sky sing in harmony as Bob Ross’ brushes tell a story of breathtaking hue and depth.
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Emerald Waters
27m
Bob Ross uses beautiful shades of green that burst forth in this exciting and realistic display of nature’s wonder.
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Mountain Summit
27m
Snowy peaks point toward the heavens as Bob Ross surrounds all of this with a happy gathering of landscape finery.
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Cabin Hideaway
27m
Bob Ross’ easy method once again reveals the splendor of a little farm home in a winter wonderland and soft purple hills.
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Oval Essence
27m
Bob Ross’ dramatic use of blue tones results in an emotional depiction of stark waves at night – all tucked inside an oval shape.
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Lost Lake
27mfinale
Bob Ross finds a barely visible lake being hugged by snowy mountains and some of nature’s finest greenery.
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More about The Joy of Painting
Cast
Bob RossSelf - HostDorothy DentHerself
Diane AndréHerself
Audrey GoldenHerself
Joyce OrtnerHerself
Ferne SiroisHerself
Ben StahlHimself
John ThammHimself
Credits
- Created by
- Bob Ross
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Documentary
- Episodes
- 403
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
PBSUnited States- WIPBUnited States
- Bob Ross Inc.
Themes
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