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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 30
Season 30 of The Joy of Painting with Bob Ross features the following wonderful painting instructions: Babbling Brook, Woodgrain View, Winter’s Peace, Wilderness Trail, A Copper Winter, Misty Foothills, Through the Window, Home in the Valley, Mountains of Grace, Seaside Harmony, A Cold Spring Day, Evening’s Glow, and Blue Ridge Falls.
Episodes
Babbling Brook
Join Bob Ross and experience the magic of early morning in an oval, as gentle trickles and splashes of a happy stream pierce the silence.
Woodgrain View
Bob Ross creates the illusion of luscious textured wood as you are invited to step into another dimension of mountains overlooking a quiet northern river.
Winter's Peace
Today Bob Ross paints a warm and elegant snow-kissed scene with a little cabin snuggled deeply into the embrace of foothills, evergreens and bushes.
Wilderness Trail
Go on a real nature hike with Bob Ross – follow the overgrown path deep in the woods and enjoy the silent beauty of the surrounding stillness.
A Copper Winter
Step into a snow-covered forest with Bob Ross, a scene that’s been gently warmed by the beauty of winter’s rustic touches of color.
Misty Foothills
Bob Ross invites you along to enjoy a fabulous mountain lake view with layers of soft hills and trees shrouded in heavy clouded haze.
Through the Window
A cleverly constructed shape on canvas! Peek through the panes with artist Bob Ross and share a beautiful snowy day outside.
Home in the Valley
Visit a quaint Bob Ross shanty and experience the tranquility of mysterious distant mountains and an inviting pond just outside the door.
Mountains of Grace
Join guest artist Steve Ross today -- experience the magnificence of splendid mountains and glassy lake embraced by leafy trees and bushes.
Seaside Harmony
Roll up your trousers and walk the beach with Bob Ross; enjoy a sky full of clouds and waves crashing carelessly upon the rocks.
A Cold Spring Day
Painter Bob Ross invites you to enjoy the last of winter’s snowy touch on canvas, as mountains and valleys begin to emerge from their slumber.
Evening's Glow
Enjoy the golden radiance of a setting sun with Bob Ross as night hastens over a softly blended knoll – you’ll be home at last, just down trail’s end.
Blue Ridge Falls
Join Bob Ross in the mountains of the east, and bask in the breathtaking serenity of a waterfall bubbling and splashing, nestled among the evergreens.
Top Cast
Bob Ross
Self - Host
