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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 15
Season 15 of The Joy of Painting with Bob Ross features the following wonderful painting instructions: Splendor of Winter, Colors of Nature, Grandpa’s Barn, Peaceful Reflections, Hidden Winter Moon Oval, Waves of Wonder, Cabin by the Pond, Fall Stream, Christmas Eve Snow, Forest Down Oval, Pathway to Autumn, Deep Forest Lake, and Peaks of Majesty
Episodes
Splendor of Winter
The stillness of a winter’s day, with happy sun shining bright in the sky, can be beautifully captured on canvas, and Bob Ross shows you how.
Colors of Nature
Bob Ross uses a little imagination and lots of color to create this soft, luxurious early autumn lake scene.
Grandpa's Barn
Old-time memories are conjured up by the sight of this lonesome big barn that Bob Ross places on the edge of a forest.
Peaceful Reflections
Bob Ross uncovers the extraordinary loveliness of nature, reflected in the mirror surface of a lake in front of a mountain.
Hidden Winter Moon Oval
The effective use of striking blue tones allows Bob Ross to produce a winter night scene, complete with sweet cabin, inside an oval!
Waves of Wonder
The versatility of Bob Ross’ easy method is dramatically illustrated by this mighty tide crashing into a rock-lined shore.
Cabin by the Pond
Bob Ross creates a fisherman’s hideaway in the form of a secluded shanty-home nestled beside a smooth little lake.
Fall Stream
A spunky little river meanders its way through an autumn hillside bursting with splashes of color, as only Bob Ross can create!
Christmas Eve Snow
Bob Ross gently places a little old church house upon a bed of snow in front of giant frost-covered mountains in the background.
Forest Down Oval
Bob Ross allows the greenery of a deep grove to be barely visible in the light of early morning – all tucked inside an oval.
Pathway to Autumn
The splendor of fall is produced by Bob Ross’ red, orange and brown grasses and foliage, softly complimenting a rugged little shed.
Deep Forest Lake
A dark mere almost completely shielded from the sunlight by a thick growth of soft leafy trees is Bob Ross’ lovely painting today.
Peaks of Majesty
Bob Ross paints a still lake that captures the reflection of some trees as a range of rugged mountains stand guard in the background.
Top Cast
Bob Ross
Self - Host
