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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 20
Season 20 of The Joy of Painting with Bob Ross features the following wonderful painting instructions: Mystic Mountain, New Day’s Dawn, Winter in Pastel, Hazy Day, Divine Elegance, Cliffside, Autumn Fantasy, The Old Oak Tree, Winter Paradise, Days Gone By, Change of Seasons, Hidden Delight, and Double Take.
Episodes
Mystic Mountain
Join Bob Ross as he paints a lovely scenic mountain surrounded by quiet, soft, misty foothills – a beautiful painting that even a beginner can do with ease!
New Day's Dawn
Visit a quaint little home with Bob Ross and experience the beauty of tender morn in the stillness of the forest; what a delightful painting.
Winter in Pastel
Lovely soft colors flow from the magnificent brushes of Bob Ross in this lovely warm winter painting … don’t miss seeing this pretty scene unfold.
Hazy Day
Pick up your brushes and paint along with Bob Ross – he creates a beautiful, rocky stream gently rippling through the forest mist in an oval.
Divine Elegance
Bob Ross creates a spectacular mountain scene in a faux matte; a real masterpiece cleverly framed in an intriguing new idea!
Cliffside
Under the most glorious of skies, enjoy the rhythmic flow of deep sea waters crashing and splashing upon the surrounding rocks and cliffs – Bob Ross style!
Autumn Fantasy
A painting to reflect the essence of fall, bursting forth in a profusion of brilliant colors as Bob Ross creates a haven of tranquility on canvas.
The Old Oak Tree
Join Bob Ross today as he paints a huge, single stately oak, just on the edge of the forest, its spreading branches and foliage providing comfort and shelter.
Winter Paradise
Bob Ross creates a spectacular warm winter painting where snow-covered mountains, trees and bushes lend an alluring sense of beauty in an oval.
Days Gone By
Travel down an abandoned road with Bob Ross and stumble upon an old weathered barn that has seen better days – what dreams are made of.
Change of Seasons
Colors transforming, cool breezes and rushing waters – Bob Ross lets his paint brushes do all the talking in the magnificent mountain scene.
Hidden Delight
Happen upon this sweet cabin in the woods; Bob Ross paints a time-forgotten treasure that comes to life in a soft, warm landscape scene.
Double Take
Bob Ross presents a really unique idea using black gesso -- two lovely paintings in one -- summer and winter scenes overlapping on the same canvas!
Top Cast
Bob Ross
Self - Host
