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The Joy of Painting
"We don’t make mistakes, we just have happy accidents."
Overview
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.
Status
Ended
Created By
Bob Ross
Network
PBS
Seasons & Episodes
Season 12
Season 12 of The Joy of Painting with Bob Ross features the following wonderful painting instructions: Golden Knoll, Mountain Reflections, Secluded Mountain, Bright Autumn Trees, Black Seascape, Steep Mountains, Quiet Mountains River, Evening Waterfall, Tropical Seascape, Mountain at Sunset, Soft Mountain Glow, Mountain in an Oval, and Winter Mountain.
Episodes
Golden Knoll
Bob Ross paints a beautiful monochromatic scene with delicate leafless trees and rich grassy meadow cuddling a sweet cottage.
Mountain Reflections
With his trusty brushes, Bob Ross takes us to a beautiful lake hideaway nestled below a towering mountain.
Secluded Mountain
Spend a relaxing half-hour with Bob Ross as he paints a mountain scene with soft, sloping grass cover, crystal lake and rocky banks.
Bright Autumn Trees
A real viewer favorite, Bob Ross teaches us how to capture the exciting colors of autumn with trees, trees and trees galore!
Black Seascape
Watch and learn as Bob Ross creates crashing waves in this moonlit setting – see what a simple black canvas can do.
Steep Mountains
In this painting, Bob Ross presents a most statuesque ridge of peaks overlooking a little country home by the cove.
Quiet Mountains River
So quickly, Bob Ross paints this beautiful and peaceful mountain valley – so many layers and layers on the canvas.
Evening Waterfall
Bob Ross shares with us a truly unique ‘frame’ idea as he creates a fantastic river with rapids on black canvas.
Tropical Seascape
Palm trees sway in the warm breeze as Bob Ross teaches us to paint a beautiful, sunny exotic little ocean masterpiece.
Mountain at Sunset
Spend a half-hour with Bob Ross as he demonstrates the creation of the perfect brown-toned mountain scene – warm and wonderful!
Soft Mountain Glow
Bob Ross’ project for today is an almost feathery, tranquil landscape setting at the base of a towering mountain.
Mountain in an Oval
Watch as Bob Ross treats us to a mountain lake masterpiece enclosed in an oval – with bountiful foliage and bushes bursting out!
Winter Mountain
Bob Ross’ icy-blue mountains, evergreens and lacy-like bush clusters capture the mood of a cold snowy day.
Top Cast
Bob Ross
Self - Host
