Episode 1
Mountain Waterfall
27m
Bob Ross creates a tiny waterfall tucked beside a glassy lake, while surrounded by snowy majestic peaks and distant evergreens.
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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
Twilight Meadow
26m
Crisp blue sky and lake embrace soft rolling hills and leafy trees – Bob Ross paints the stillness of evening perfectly on black canvas.
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Episode 3
Mountain Blossoms
26m
Guest Artist Dana Jester shares with us the beauty of sweet lavender clusters nestled in the heart of a snowy winter forest.
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Guest stars Dana Jester
Episode 4
Winter Stillness
27m
Ice cold pond, snowy-covered banks, soft hues in the sky … Bob Ross teaches us to admire the simple beauty of nature.
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Episode 5
Quiet Pond
26m
Take a journey with Bob Ross and discover the beauty of a shimmering pool gently cradled by a soft, beautiful and bright forest.
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Episode 6
Ocean Sunrise
26m
Watch as the sun comes up into the golden sky and creates an illusion on the calm morning sea in this painting by guest artist Audrey Golden.
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Guest stars Audrey Golden
Episode 7
Bubbling Brook
26m
In the evening light Bob Ross creates a fast flowing little waterfall happily running through the lush green meadow grass.
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Episode 8
Arizona Splendor
26m
In this brilliant southwestern scene Bob Ross portrays a unique view of nature with clear blue skies, dry mountains and graceful river.
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Episode 9
Anatomy of a Wave
27m
Guest Artist Joyce Ortner captures the true beauty of the ocean waves, blue and enchanting in this breathtaking seascape masterpiece.
Episode credits
Guest stars Joyce Ortner
Episode 10
The Windmill
26m
Bob Ross creates a proud strong windmill, standing in watch beside old farm buildings where happy little animals lay still in the night.
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Episode 11
Autumn Glory
27m
In this landscape Bob Ross paints a far away mountain snuggled in with bright green trees and bushes mirrored in glistening waters.
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Episode 12
Indian Girl
27m
Guest artist Ferne Sirois shares her own Native American heritage in this adorable portrait of a playful, smiling little child.
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Guest stars Ferne Sirois
Episode 13
Meadow Stream
26mfinale
Bob Ross paints a beautiful summer scene today – rushing little riverlet flowing through the luscious greenery of a cabin landscape.
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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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