Episode 1
Fisherman's Trail
25m
Fantastic faux woodgrain! Hike into the wilderness with Bob Ross and discover a well worn path leading back to his favorite fishing spot.
Episode credits
Directed by Sally Schenck
TV series
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
A Warm Winter
24m
Travel into the unknown with Bob Ross and discover the beauty of a lovely cabin, fresh fallen snow and warm, colorful skies in an oval.
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Under Pastel Skies
24m
Look out over the valley lake with Bob Ross and view truly majestic mountains and evergreens under the calm of soft, muted skies.
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Golden Rays of Sunshine
24m
A real Bob Ross favorite – such a unique composition of shadowy forest and delightfully twinkling sunbeams piercing the darkness.
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The Magic of Fall
25m
Walk along an old fence into the autumn country with Bob Ross and rest under the golden branches of a majestic shade tree.
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Glacier Lake
25m
Bundle up with Bob Ross when you visit this towering ice mountain as it protects the misty falls and chilly lake in the valley.
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Directed by Sally Schenck
Episode 7
The Old Weathered Barn
24m
Explore the back woods with Bob Ross and happen upon an old, forgotten shanty hidden away in the densest of undergrowth.
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Deep Forest Falls
24m
Capture an oval vision of tranquility in the forest with Bob Ross; discover a happy waterfall as it empties into a shallow stony stream.
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Winter's Grace
25m
Enter into the realm of the far north with Bob Ross and view first-hand the glory of a cold, cold snow-blanketed wintertime landscape scene.
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Splendor of Autumn
25m
Experience the wonder of a late summer’s day with Bob Ross where shades of lavender and golden, warm fall colors unite in an array of fabulous beauty.
Episode credits
Directed by Sally Schenck
Episode 11
Tranquil Seas
24m
Stroll along the beach at sunset with Bob Ross and feel the gentle breezes blow as the waves softly kiss the shore in this oval masterpiece.
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Mountain Serenity
25m
Look into the distance with Bob Ross and experience the peace and quiet of a stoic mountain overlooking a smooth-as-glass wilderness lake.
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Home Before Nightfall
24mfinale
Bob Ross takes you to a meadow where evening breezes blow upon soft grasses and where you feel warmth from a rustic little cabin.
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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
admiringartartistbeardcalmoil paintingpainterpainting
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