Episode 1
Valley View
27m
This beautiful lake in the glen will leave you fully rested and at peace with the world; Bob Ross creates a quiet mountain masterpiece.
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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
Tranquil Dawn
27m
Join Bob Ross on a warm winter morning, the surroundings still undisturbed by Nature’s little creatures; enjoy the freshness of a new day not yet awake.
Episode credits
Directed by Sally Schenck
Episode 3
Royal Majesty
27m
Travel with Bob Ross to a secluded waterfall deep in the mountains, standing tall and proud. This magnificent scene instills comfort and joy.
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Serenity
26m
Breaking the silence of a misty morning is a rippling brook through the forest. Join Bob Ross as he takes you to this favorite escape.
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Cabin at Trail's End
27m
Take a leisurely hike down a weathered pathway with Bob Ross and happen upon an old cabin; create a beautiful oval painting you can be proud of.
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Mountain Rhapsody
27m
Experience the blissful pleasure of the coldest season under a splendid pastel sky with Bob Ross; enjoy this fabulous mountain masterpiece.
Episode credits
Directed by Sally Schenck
Episode 7
Wilderness Cabin
27m
Paint along with Bob Ross and discover the beauty of a secluded log home with only quiet pond and rustic trees for companionship.
Episode credits
Directed by Sally Schenck
Episode 8
By the Sea
27m
Come visit the coast with Bob Ross and paint a glorious ocean-scape; enjoy the solitude and gentle rhythm of the waves caressing the shoreline.
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Indian Summer
28m
Paint along with Bob Ross and discover what autumn beauty unfolds as those exotic orange and gold colors appear on canvas.
Where to watch The Joy of PaintingEpisode 10
Blue Winter
27m
Travel with Bob Ross to the middle of winter, where shades of indigo create the stark reality of the season. You’d better bundle up for this one!
Where to watch The Joy of PaintingEpisode 11
Desert Glow
26m
Follow along with Bob Ross as he takes you into the incredible beauty of the dry lands. A unique oval painting for beginners and accomplished artists as well.
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Lone Mountain
27m
Travel with Bob Ross and enjoy a spectacular view -- this painting presents a fabulous lesson in creating rugged and rocky natural surfaces.
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Florida's Glory
27mfinale
Bob Ross presents an intriguing painting with an outline of the ‘sunshine state’, and then creates a lovely beach setting within the borders.
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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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