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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 25
Season 25 of The Joy of Painting with Bob Ross features the following wonderful painting instructions: Hide A Way Cove, Enchanted Falls Oval, Not Quite Spring, Splashes of Autumn, Summer in the Mountain, Oriental Falls, Autumn Palette, Cypress Swamp, Downstream View, Just Before the Storm, Fisherman’s Paradise, Desert Hues, and The Property Line.
Episodes
Hide-A-Way Cove
Take a stroll with Bob Ross, down to that perfect little fishing spot tucked away from the world, and relish the beauty of the day!
Enchanted Falls Oval
Create this extraordinary waterfall with Bob Ross and capture its intriguing magic in a painting you’ll be proud to display anywhere.
Not Quite Spring
The trees have shed their snow and ice has begun to thaw, Spring will arrive soon in the incredibly beautiful Bob Ross landscape.
Splashes of Autumn
Bob Ross creates a beautiful golden warm waterfall scene, employing a lovely almost watercolor-looking effect. Come join in the fun!
Summer in the Mountains
Watch guest artist Steve Ross paint an incredibly beautiful, bright and happy mountain scene with fabulous evergreens and foothills.
Oriental Falls
In an almost watercolor appearance, Bob Ross paints this amazing secluded waterfall masterpiece with interesting tree and rock formations.
Autumn Palette
Venture down a well-traveled pathway with Bob Ross, into this gorgeous Autumn landscape of glorious colors, weather worn fence and trees.
Cypress Swamp
Hidden far from the highways of the South are lovely wetlands teaming with moss-clad trees and birds; Bob Ross shares a rare glimpse of beauty!
Downstream View
From a quiet spot by this smooth-stoned river, join Bob Ross for a very, very distant view of a lovely snow-covered mountain.
Just Before the Storm
Bob Ross creates a moment in time as the sea finds itself in one of nature’s sudden cloudbursts; experience another oval masterpiece!
Fisherman's Paradise
In the golden glow of sunrise, join Bob Ross for a refreshing look at early morning where anglers work and thrive – all inside a uniquely framed painting.
Desert Hues
Dry mountains, spiny shrubs and cacti, take a drive deep into the desert with Bob Ross and enjoy this fantastic oval surprise!
The Property Line
Bob Ross paints an old gnarly tree and snow-capped fence to mark the line between home and the edge of the winter blanketed forest.
Top Cast
Bob Ross
Self - Host
