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 2 of The Joy of Painting with Bob Ross features the following wonderful painting instructions: Meadow Lake, Winter Sun, Ebony Sea, Shades of Grey, Autumn Splendor, Black River, Brown Mountain, Reflections, Black and White Seascape, Lazy River, Black Waterfall, Mountain Waterfall, Final Grace.
1Meadow Lake
26 minAug 31, 1983
Glide into this scenic world of green trees and bushes reflecting into calm waters. Bob Ross paints both gentle beauty and almighty power.
2Winter Sun
26 minSep 7, 1983
Find the glistening sun peeking through the trees in this wintery scene; Bob Ross creates a cold day warmed by daystar radiance.
3Ebony Sea
26 minSep 14, 1983
As the night settles over a rocky coast, Bob Ross gives you a warm glow still in the sky – a painting achieved on black canvas.
4Shades of Grey
26 minSep 21, 1983
Bundle up and endure the cold weather in this snow filled adventure; Bob Ross paints a wintry mountain scene using only Grey and White tones.
5Autumn Splendor
26 minSep 28, 1983
The fall breeze rustles in the trees as you rest your feet in crisp still waters. Discover the joys of nature in this Bob Ross painting.
6Black River
26 minOct 5, 1983
In this painting Bob Ross emphasizes a slow river winding around colorful foliage, with the final embers of sunlight ahead.
7Brown Mountain
26 minOct 12, 1983
Swim in the warm water, nap in the luxurious green grass – today Bob Ross creates a wonderful summer mountain scene.
8Reflections
26 minOct 19, 1983
Truly picture perfect. A bright day and still water combine to make amazing mirrored images throughout this Bob Ross mountain masterpiece.
9Black and White Seascape
26 minOct 26, 1983
An approaching storm and dramatic sky set the mood for this unique seascape. Bob Ross uses a canvas painted half black and half white.
10Lazy River
26 minNov 2, 1983
Take a relaxing walk with Bob Ross through a bright green grassy forest, where a smooth crystal waterway flows so, so quietly.
11Black Waterfall
26 minNov 9, 1983
Hear the sounds of a bubbling stream and distant waterfall against the most tumultuous of all skies; a spectacular Bob Ross painting.
12Mountain Waterfall
26 minNov 16, 1983
Slip away into a wondrous plush green forest where Bob Ross creates an almost invisible mountain overlooking a falling stream.
13Final Grace
26 minNov 23, 1983
Beautiful foliage and fierce skies with an almighty mountain overlooking a calm lake. Watch Bob Ross paint this challenging scene.
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