Episode 1
Purple Splendor
27m5.0 / 10
Bob Ross will fascinate you with this crimson winter scene, where cabin and snow are virtually undisturbed and the evergreens are full.
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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 Valley
26m
Envision yourself in a world of purple mountain tops and glistening waters that reflect the glowing sky; a magical Bob Ross scene!
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Episode 3
Majestic Mountains
27m
On a clear day Bob Ross creates an almighty mountain captured by a clear blue sky – another spectacular masterpiece on canvas.
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Episode 4
Winter Sawscape
26m
Something new and different -- paint a wintry country scene on a wooden sawblade with guest artist Dorothy Dent.
Episode credits
Guest stars Dorothy Dent
Episode 5
Evening Seascape
27m
Feel the cool breeze and admire the beauty of turbulent waves, jagged cliffs and dark night skies -- Bob Ross paints a west coast seascape.
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Episode 6
Warm Summer Day
26m
Grab a cold lemonade and follow along with Bob Ross as he leads you through wooded beauty into a hot summer swimming spot.
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Episode 7
Cabin in the Woods
26m
Enjoy the peacefulness of the calm evening as you take a walk with Bob Ross through the enchanted timber lands just before nightfall.
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Episode 8
Wetlands
26m
Feel the warm swampy air and admire the overgrown trees with hanging Spanish moss and velvety bushes … all Bob Ross style of course!
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Episode 9
Cool Waters
27m
Bob Ross captures the beauty of Alaska on canvas: clear skies, soft cottony clouds, snow covered mountains and breathtaking crystal lake.
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Episode 10
Quiet Woods
26m
Bob Ross takes you on a journey through the majestic forest where you can smell the sweet aroma of pines and taste cool mist in the air.
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Episode 11
Northwest Majesty
26m
Tall leafy trees, almighty mountains and puffy white clouds; a fresh and innovative painting by guest artist Diane Andre.
Episode credits
Guest stars Diane André
Episode 12
Autumn Days
26m
In the still of the night, trees reflect off the glistening pond and cool breeze of blows as Bob Ross takes you on this black canvas adventure.
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Episode 13
Mountain Challenge
26mfinale
Here it is! Impressive skies, misty waters and snowy mountains – completed by Bob Ross using just his specially designed painting knife!
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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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