Episode 1
Blue River
26m
Luscious green grass and fresh evergreens, purple and pink sky -- giving the water a perfect glow in this Bob Ross black canvas 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
Nature's Edge
27m
Imagine yourself nestled in a Bob Ross cabin, hidden in the midst of the plush green forest surrounded by the sounds of nature.
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Episode 3
Morning Mist
26m
Fresh morning lake and succulent evergreens -- watch Bob Ross create a peaceful, dewy brown mountain scene.
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Episode 4
Whispering Stream
27m
Narrow, winding, rocky – this little Bob Ross style creek moves closer and closer, flowing aimlessly through a happy little meadow forest.
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Episode 5
Secluded Forest
27m
Enjoy another black canvas painting -- Bob Ross creates the deep forest with tall majestic trees, rain puddles and dark fresh air.
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Episode 6
Snow Trail
26m
A brisk quiet day, follow Bob Ross along a trail covered in fresh white snow, surrounded by warm colors and fuzzy bark trees.
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Episode 7
Arctic Beauty
26m
Discover a purple night-sky scene with mountain overlooking a little falling river -- Bob Ross creates a spectacular masterpiece today.
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Episode 8
Horizons West
26m
Take a hike with Bob Ross to the southwestern region, see the beauty of fresh skies over sun glistened mountains and silvery mere.
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Episode 9
High Chateau
26m
Uncover a secret little loft hidden in the woods, surrounded by evergreens and ruffly green bushes and grass -- Bob Ross unveils it all!
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Episode 10
Country Life
26m
Bob Ross takes us home to the farm -- a big red barn and long rickety wooden fence – capturing our very vivid childhood memories.
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Episode 11
Western Expanse
26m
Powerful clouds, rolling hills and winding river waters -- Bob Ross creates this masterpiece using only his special painting knife.
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Episode 12
Marshlands
26m
Bob Ross takes us deep into the southeastern peninsula to create a beautiful scene with still blue waters and bright green mossy trees.
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Episode 13
Blaze of Color
26mfinale
Evening sky sets in, giving way to a perfect glow -- watch a black canvas come to life under the magic brushes of Bob Ross.
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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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