Episode 1
Distant Mountains
27m
Bob Ross will enchant you as he captures, on the canvas, a bright and cheery mountain scene right out of your dreams.
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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
Meadow Brook Surprise
27m
A timid little brook winds its way through a golden grassland created by Bob Ross’ precise, but easy-to-learn technique.
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Mountain Moonlight Oval
27m
The mysterious night sky is pierced by amazing lunar rays which Bob Ross uses to illuminate a mighty mountain.
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Snowy Solitude
27m
A snow-covered winter fantasy land seems so real, and Bob Ross shows you how easy his special painting technique can be.
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Mountain River
27m
Faraway peaks appear to almost float amongst the clouds as Bob Ross creates a gently flowing river splashing into the foreground.
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Graceful Mountains
27m
Get caught up in the magic as you watch Bob Ross produce a snowy summit and beautiful lake surrounded by shades of greenery.
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Windy Waves
27m
Bob Ross creates palm trees that yield to stiff sea breezes as a sky of ominous clouds loom in the background.
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On a Clear Day
27m
Bob Ross’ striking color contrasts create a scene that appears to thaw under the bright sun of a late winter’s day.
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Riverside Escape Oval
27m
Share the excitement of discovering a path leading to the edge of a quiet river – in an oval! – with favorite painter Bob Ross.
Where to watch The Joy of PaintingEpisode 10
Surprising Falls
27m
Guest painter Steve Ross enhances the beauty of this lovely mountain scene with a splashing waterfall amidst lovely fall foliage.
Episode credits
Guest stars Steve Ross
Episode 11
Shadow Pond
27m
Bob Ross chooses to make a pond in the middle of a darkened forest the subject of today’s mood-evoking creation.
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Misty Forest Oval
27m
The delicate use of beautiful shades of lavender and green makes this glimpse inside a forest, with Bob Ross, an enjoyable challenge.
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Natural Wonder
27mfinale
Bob Ross combines the simple elements of a sky, a mountain, and a lake to produce this ultra-soft tribute to nature.
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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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