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 17 of The Joy of Painting with Bob Ross features the following wonderful painting instructions: Golden Mist Oval, The Old Home Place, Soothing Vista, Stormy Seas, Country Time, A Mild Winter’s Day, Spectacular Waterfall, View from the Park, Lake View, Old Country Mill, Morning Walk, Nature’s Splendor, and Mountain Beauty.
1Golden Mist Oval
27 minJan 4, 1989
Bob Ross creates an oval scene with warm brown and gold tones that captures the essence of a lonely forest river.
2The Old Home Place
27 minJan 11, 1989
Travel with Bob Ross along the country back roads as he paints a quiet little home on a meadow with a beautiful, serene sky.
3Soothing Vista
27 minJan 18, 1989
Surround yourself with this gorgeous Bob Ross painting; there’s plenty of thick, velvety green grass, trees and foliage to just lose yourself in!
4Stormy Seas
27 minJan 25, 1989
Such magnificent power and vibrant color in the sea and sky! Watch Bob Ross as he tries to tame this beautiful ocean painting.
5Country Time
27 minFeb 1, 1989
Looking back to those ‘days of old’, Bob Ross paints a delightful little fishing village with luscious leafy trees in an oval.
6A Mild Winter's Day
27 minFeb 8, 1989
Winter scenes don’t have to be cold! With a touch of the sun’s warmth, Bob Ross turns the chill of winter into a golden day.
7Spectacular Waterfall
27 minFeb 15, 1989
Grandest of mountains overlooking an incredibly breathtaking waterfall … a Bob Ross painting you must see to believe!
8View from the Park
27 minFeb 22, 1989
A tribute to all Bob Ross friends in New York City, this painting is simply full of exciting cut-out shapes and surprises!
9Lake View
27 minMar 1, 1989
For as far as the eye can see -- beautiful rolling hills, birch trees and soft watery reflections; undoubtedly guest artist Steve Ross at his finest.
10Old Country Mill
27 minMar 8, 1989
Rich colors and abundant softness make this such a beautiful Bob Ross painting; detailed mill and waterwheel make it special.
11Morning Walk
27 minMar 15, 1989
Haven’t you always imagined walking through one of Bob Ross’ beautiful landscape paintings? Watch as he makes a dream come true!
12Nature's Splendor
27 minMar 22, 1989
Bob Ross paints the very best of nature -- stately evergreens and cool, still waters standing before a glorious brown mountain. A real beauty!
13Mountain Beauty
27 minMar 29, 1989
Guest artist Dana Jester creates a Bob Ross-style mountain scene with dignified foothills and evergreens, and super vibrant bushes.
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