Episode 1
Splendor of Winter
27m
The stillness of a winter’s day, with happy sun shining bright in the sky, can be beautifully captured on canvas, and Bob Ross shows you how.
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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
Colors of Nature
27m
Bob Ross uses a little imagination and lots of color to create this soft, luxurious early autumn lake scene.
Episode credits
Directed by Sally Schenck
Episode 3
Grandpa's Barn
27m
Old-time memories are conjured up by the sight of this lonesome big barn that Bob Ross places on the edge of a forest.
Episode credits
Directed by Sally Schenck
Episode 4
Peaceful Reflections
27m
Bob Ross uncovers the extraordinary loveliness of nature, reflected in the mirror surface of a lake in front of a mountain.
Where to watch The Joy of PaintingEpisode 5
Hidden Winter Moon Oval
27m
The effective use of striking blue tones allows Bob Ross to produce a winter night scene, complete with sweet cabin, inside an oval!
Where to watch The Joy of PaintingEpisode 6
Waves of Wonder
27m
The versatility of Bob Ross’ easy method is dramatically illustrated by this mighty tide crashing into a rock-lined shore.
Episode credits
Directed by Sally Schenck
Episode 7
Cabin by the Pond
27m
Bob Ross creates a fisherman’s hideaway in the form of a secluded shanty-home nestled beside a smooth little lake.
Where to watch The Joy of PaintingEpisode 8
Fall Stream
27m
A spunky little river meanders its way through an autumn hillside bursting with splashes of color, as only Bob Ross can create!
Where to watch The Joy of PaintingEpisode 9
Christmas Eve Snow
27m
Bob Ross gently places a little old church house upon a bed of snow in front of giant frost-covered mountains in the background.
Episode credits
Directed by Sally Schenck
Episode 10
Forest Down Oval
27m
Bob Ross allows the greenery of a deep grove to be barely visible in the light of early morning – all tucked inside an oval.
Where to watch The Joy of PaintingEpisode 11
Pathway to Autumn
27m
The splendor of fall is produced by Bob Ross’ red, orange and brown grasses and foliage, softly complimenting a rugged little shed.
Where to watch The Joy of PaintingEpisode 12
Deep Forest Lake
27m
A dark mere almost completely shielded from the sunlight by a thick growth of soft leafy trees is Bob Ross’ lovely painting today.
Episode credits
Directed by Sally Schenck
Episode 13
Peaks of Majesty
27mfinale
Bob Ross paints a still lake that captures the reflection of some trees as a range of rugged mountains stand guard in the background.
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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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