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 12 of The Joy of Painting with Bob Ross features the following wonderful painting instructions: Golden Knoll, Mountain Reflections, Secluded Mountain, Bright Autumn Trees, Black Seascape, Steep Mountains, Quiet Mountains River, Evening Waterfall, Tropical Seascape, Mountain at Sunset, Soft Mountain Glow, Mountain in an Oval, and Winter Mountain.
1Golden Knoll
27 minApr 29, 1987
Bob Ross paints a beautiful monochromatic scene with delicate leafless trees and rich grassy meadow cuddling a sweet cottage.
2Mountain Reflections
27 minMay 6, 1987
With his trusty brushes, Bob Ross takes us to a beautiful lake hideaway nestled below a towering mountain.
3Secluded Mountain
27 minMay 13, 1987
Spend a relaxing half-hour with Bob Ross as he paints a mountain scene with soft, sloping grass cover, crystal lake and rocky banks.
4Bright Autumn Trees
27 minMay 20, 1987
A real viewer favorite, Bob Ross teaches us how to capture the exciting colors of autumn with trees, trees and trees galore!
5Black Seascape
27 minMay 27, 1987
Watch and learn as Bob Ross creates crashing waves in this moonlit setting – see what a simple black canvas can do.
6Steep Mountains
27 minJun 3, 1987
In this painting, Bob Ross presents a most statuesque ridge of peaks overlooking a little country home by the cove.
7Quiet Mountains River
27 minJun 10, 1987
So quickly, Bob Ross paints this beautiful and peaceful mountain valley – so many layers and layers on the canvas.
8Evening Waterfall
27 minJun 17, 1987
Bob Ross shares with us a truly unique ‘frame’ idea as he creates a fantastic river with rapids on black canvas.
9Tropical Seascape
28 minJun 24, 1987
Palm trees sway in the warm breeze as Bob Ross teaches us to paint a beautiful, sunny exotic little ocean masterpiece.
10Mountain at Sunset
27 minJul 1, 1987
Spend a half-hour with Bob Ross as he demonstrates the creation of the perfect brown-toned mountain scene – warm and wonderful!
11Soft Mountain Glow
27 minJul 8, 1987
Bob Ross’ project for today is an almost feathery, tranquil landscape setting at the base of a towering mountain.
12Mountain in an Oval
27 minJul 15, 1987
Watch as Bob Ross treats us to a mountain lake masterpiece enclosed in an oval – with bountiful foliage and bushes bursting out!
13Winter Mountain
27 minJul 22, 1987
Bob Ross’ icy-blue mountains, evergreens and lacy-like bush clusters capture the mood of a cold snowy day.
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