The Joy of Painting

1Two Seasons

27 minJul 17, 1988

Take a little walk with Bob Ross as he shows you how to create the same mountain landscape setting in both summer and winter!

2Nestled Cabin

27 minJul 24, 1988

Out of nowhere appears an unexpected find -- a weathered cottage in the deep forest that Bob Ross places there, in an already perfect setting.

3Wintertime Discovery

28 minJul 31, 1988

Imagine stumbling upon this little surprise cabin and shed, nestled in the snow drifts! Bob Ross shows you how easy it is to paint.

4Mountain Mirage Wood Shape

28 minAug 7, 1988

Real or imaginary? It doesn’t matter which as Bob Ross captures a great mountain and forest scene on specially cut plywood!

5Double Oval Fantasy

28 minAug 14, 1988

Bob Ross shows you how two beautiful mountain and evergreen oval scenes can be harmonized into one memorable masterpiece.

6Contemplative Lady

27 minAug 21, 1988

Guest artist John Thamm easily creates a realistic face and head form on a shellacked surface with just a few intriguing strokes.

7Deep Woods

27 minAug 28, 1988

Bob Ross creates a breathtaking, misty wooded scene with tiny trickling creek that’s fast and easy to recreate.

8High Tide

28 minSep 4, 1988

Bob Ross’ gentle brush strokes create bending palm trees on the edge of a sea coast, just before the water reaches its high point.

9Barn in Snow Oval

27 minSep 11, 1988

You’ll love this super big snow-bundled country structure by Bob Ross – it’s in an oval, and watch for a little surprise too!

10That Time of Year

27 minSep 18, 1988

Steve Ross captures a real ‘dreamscape’ on canvas -- soft rolling hills, birch trees and pretty lake; paint along and add your own touches.

11Waterfall Wonder

27 minSep 25, 1988

One of nature’s perfect creations -- the misty, splashing waterfall -- is painted by Bob Ross, in all its magnificent splendor.

12Mighty Mountain Lake

27 minOct 2, 1988

See the amazing glacier-like peaks Bob Ross creates in this icy panorama; grab your painting knife and do this one too.

13Wooded Stream Oval

27 minOct 9, 1988

Watch and learn as Bob Ross unfolds this beautifully soft wooded scene with gently rippling brook, all inside an oval shape.