The Joy of Painting
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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.
Episodes
Season 1 of The Joy of Painting with Bob Ross features the following wonderful painting instructions: A Walk in the Woods, Mt. McKinley, Ebony Sunset, Winter Mist, Quiet Stream, Winter Moon, Autumn Mountains, Peaceful Valley, Seascape, Mountain Lake, Winter Glow, and Snowfall.
1A Walk in the Woods
28 minJan 11, 1983
Bob Ross introduces us to his "Almighty" assortment of tools and colors, tells us that anyone can paint, and creates a landscape of a forest path just after a rain shower.
2Mt. McKinley
28 minJan 11, 1983
This episode remains unaired and was provided only to various TV stations to determine their interest in the show.
3Ebony Sunset
25 minJan 18, 1983
4Winter Mist
28 minJan 25, 1983
5Quiet Stream
28 minFeb 1, 1983
6Winter Moon
28 minFeb 8, 1983
7Autumn Mountain
28 minFeb 15, 1983
8Peaceful Valley
28 minFeb 22, 1983
9Seascape
28 minMar 1, 1983
10Mountain Lake
28 minMar 8, 1983
11Winter Glow
28 minMar 15, 1983
12Snow Fall
28 minMar 22, 1983
13Final Reflections
28 minMar 29, 1983
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