The Joy of Painting (1983)
We don’t make mistakes, we just have happy accidents.
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.
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1. Purple Splendor1984-09-05 · 27mBob Ross will fascinate you with this crimson winter scene, where cabin and snow are virtually undisturbed and the evergreens are full.
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2. Tranquil Valley1984-09-12 · 26mEnvision yourself in a world of purple mountain tops and glistening waters that reflect the glowing sky; a magical Bob Ross scene!
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3. Majestic Mountains1984-09-19 · 27mOn a clear day Bob Ross creates an almighty mountain captured by a clear blue sky – another spectacular masterpiece on canvas.
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4. Winter Sawscape1984-09-26 · 26mSomething new and different -- paint a wintry country scene on a wooden sawblade with guest artist Dorothy Dent.
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5. Evening Seascape1984-10-03 · 27mFeel the cool breeze and admire the beauty of turbulent waves, jagged cliffs and dark night skies -- Bob Ross paints a west coast seascape.
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6. Warm Summer Day1984-10-10 · 26mGrab a cold lemonade and follow along with Bob Ross as he leads you through wooded beauty into a hot summer swimming spot.
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7. Cabin in the Woods1984-10-17 · 26mEnjoy the peacefulness of the calm evening as you take a walk with Bob Ross through the enchanted timber lands just before nightfall.
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8. Wetlands1984-10-24 · 26mFeel the warm swampy air and admire the overgrown trees with hanging Spanish moss and velvety bushes … all Bob Ross style of course!
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9. Cool Waters1984-10-31 · 27mBob Ross captures the beauty of Alaska on canvas: clear skies, soft cottony clouds, snow covered mountains and breathtaking crystal lake.
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10. Quiet Woods1984-11-07 · 26mBob Ross takes you on a journey through the majestic forest where you can smell the sweet aroma of pines and taste cool mist in the air.
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11. Northwest Majesty1984-11-14 · 26mTall leafy trees, almighty mountains and puffy white clouds; a fresh and innovative painting by guest artist Diane Andre.
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12. Autumn Days1984-11-21 · 26mIn the still of the night, trees reflect off the glistening pond and cool breeze of blows as Bob Ross takes you on this black canvas adventure.
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13. Mountain Challenge1984-11-28 · 26mHere it is! Impressive skies, misty waters and snowy mountains – completed by Bob Ross using just his specially designed painting knife!
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