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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 26
Season 26 of The Joy of Painting with Bob Ross features the following wonderful painting instructions: In the Stillness of Morning, Delightful Meadow Home, First Snow, Lake in the Valley, A Trace of Spring, An Arctic Winter Day, Snow Birch, Early Autumn, Tranquil Wooded Stream, Purple Mountain Range, Storm’s A Comin, Sunset Aglow, and Evening at the Falls.
Episodes
In the Stillness of the Morning
Take a walk with Bob Ross and experience the quiet motionless beauty of a glassy river as the morning fog hangs onto the distant shore.
Delightful Meadow Home
Hike into the expanse of wilderness with Bob Ross and happen upon a quaint little home sitting among softly blowing meadow grasses.
First Snow
Follow Bob Ross into a lovely mountain setting with magnificent evergreens, where the first touches of snow appear in the valley.
Lake in the Valley
Discover a beautiful quiet lake hidden deep in the wilderness – and just beyond a glorious snow-covered mountain! – from the magical brushes of Bob Ross.
A Trace of Spring
Stroll along a wonderful hustling, bubbling river with Bob Ross and enjoy the emergence of springtime blossoms on spectacular trees.
An Arctic Winter Day
Travel to the coldest place imaginable with Bob Ross and find a lonely cabin comfortably nestled on the edge of a glassy-smooth frozen pond.
Snow Birch
An incredibly unique Bob Ross painting -- delight in the effects of white and black gesso, discover a birch tree forest perfectly mirrored in the cold stillness of winter.
Early Autumn
Follow along with the brushes of Bob Ross and step into a beautiful mountain oval – experience the first signs of autumn.
Tranquil Wooded Stream
Bob Ross takes you to a lovely spot deep in the woods where the seclusion, silence and beauty offer serenity to the soul.
Purple Mountain Range
Take a nice walk with Bob Ross along a peacefully flowing river and enjoy a view of gorgeous amethyst mountains and stately trees in the distance.
Storm's a Comin'
Join artist Bob Ross under turbulent skies as the windy waves rush to crash upon the rocks – all within a pleasing oval shape.
Sunset Aglow
Find yourself in a gorgeous late-afternoon mountain masterpiece by Bob Ross -- breathtaking purples skies, defined evergreens and smooth lake.
Evening at the Falls
Sneak away into the cold shadows with Bob Ross and enjoy the beauty of a winter night at the foot of a large fierce waterfall.
Top Cast
Bob Ross
Self - Host
