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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Episodes
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- 1 1. Winter Cabin1985-10-02 · 28mIn the midst of a cold, wintry forest, Bob Ross gently places a magical little wooden shanty upon a bed of soft snow.
- 2 2. Secluded Lake1985-10-09 · 27mWith brush in hand, Bob Ross leads you on a summertime nature walk, as you uncover the beauty of leafy trees and pond.
- 3 3. Evergreens at Sunset1985-10-16 · 27mUsing a different technique or two, Bob Ross creates a fascinating scene – watch the sun drop below the horizon, just behind the shadow of trees.
- 4 4. Mountain Cabin1985-10-23 · 26mTo capture the innocence of a stream-side cottage, Bob Ross creates a giant mountain standing majestically in the distance.
- 5 5. Portrait of Sally1985-10-30 · 27mVisiting artist, Ben Stahl, uses a more traditional painting method to bring out the coy loveliness of a little girl.
- 6 6. Misty Waterfall1985-11-06 · 27mBob Ross helps a timid little stream find its way to a delightful waterfall, while gazing upon a forest of elegant trees.
- 7 7. Barn at Sunset1985-11-13 · 27mBob Ross paints an expansive barn appearing half-covered in a snowy setting of frost bitten foliage and sun-kissed sky.
- 8 8. Mountain Splendor1985-11-20 · 27mIt’s almost fall, and Bob Ross captures the undaunted power and charm of a mighty brown mountain surveying its rustic surroundings.
- 9 9. Lake by Mountain1985-11-27 · 28mTalented guest painter Steve Ross shows you how to create a mirror-like lake spanning the width of snowy peaks and foothills.
- 10 10. Mountain Glory1985-12-04 · 27mLayers and layers of mountains, as far as the eye can see -- Bob Ross shows us the secret to creating a larger-than-life landscape.
- 11 11. Grey Winter1985-12-11 · 27mBob Ross uses monochromatic tones to convey the icy coldness of a silvery lake surrounded by lacy trees and bushes – brr!
- 12 12. Dock Scene1985-12-18 · 27mAn abandoned shipping boat hugs a pier in a water scene that Bob Ross completes with some charming old dockside storage sheds.
- 13 13. Dark Waterfall1985-12-25 · 26mWatch Bob Ross create a sweet little waterfall in the middle of a protective forest of glorious early autumn foliage.
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