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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 17
Season 17 of The Joy of Painting with Bob Ross features the following wonderful painting instructions: Golden Mist Oval, The Old Home Place, Soothing Vista, Stormy Seas, Country Time, A Mild Winter’s Day, Spectacular Waterfall, View from the Park, Lake View, Old Country Mill, Morning Walk, Nature’s Splendor, and Mountain Beauty.
Episodes
Golden Mist Oval
Bob Ross creates an oval scene with warm brown and gold tones that captures the essence of a lonely forest river.
The Old Home Place
Travel with Bob Ross along the country back roads as he paints a quiet little home on a meadow with a beautiful, serene sky.
Soothing Vista
Surround yourself with this gorgeous Bob Ross painting; there’s plenty of thick, velvety green grass, trees and foliage to just lose yourself in!
Stormy Seas
Such magnificent power and vibrant color in the sea and sky! Watch Bob Ross as he tries to tame this beautiful ocean painting.
Country Time
Looking back to those ‘days of old’, Bob Ross paints a delightful little fishing village with luscious leafy trees in an oval.
A Mild Winter's Day
Winter scenes don’t have to be cold! With a touch of the sun’s warmth, Bob Ross turns the chill of winter into a golden day.
Spectacular Waterfall
Grandest of mountains overlooking an incredibly breathtaking waterfall … a Bob Ross painting you must see to believe!
View from the Park
A tribute to all Bob Ross friends in New York City, this painting is simply full of exciting cut-out shapes and surprises!
Lake View
For as far as the eye can see -- beautiful rolling hills, birch trees and soft watery reflections; undoubtedly guest artist Steve Ross at his finest.
Old Country Mill
Rich colors and abundant softness make this such a beautiful Bob Ross painting; detailed mill and waterwheel make it special.
Morning Walk
Haven’t you always imagined walking through one of Bob Ross’ beautiful landscape paintings? Watch as he makes a dream come true!
Nature's Splendor
Bob Ross paints the very best of nature -- stately evergreens and cool, still waters standing before a glorious brown mountain. A real beauty!
Mountain Beauty
Guest artist Dana Jester creates a Bob Ross-style mountain scene with dignified foothills and evergreens, and super vibrant bushes.
Top Cast
Bob Ross
Self - Host
