The Joy of Painting
We don’t make mistakes, we just have happy accidents.
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 25 of The Joy of Painting with Bob Ross features the following wonderful painting instructions: Hide A Way Cove, Enchanted Falls Oval, Not Quite Spring, Splashes of Autumn, Summer in the Mountain, Oriental Falls, Autumn Palette, Cypress Swamp, Downstream View, Just Before the Storm, Fisherman’s Paradise, Desert Hues, and The Property Line.
1Hide-A-Way Cove
27 minAug 25, 1992
Take a stroll with Bob Ross, down to that perfect little fishing spot tucked away from the world, and relish the beauty of the day!
2Enchanted Falls Oval
26 minSep 1, 1992
Create this extraordinary waterfall with Bob Ross and capture its intriguing magic in a painting you’ll be proud to display anywhere.
3Not Quite Spring
26 minSep 8, 1992
The trees have shed their snow and ice has begun to thaw, Spring will arrive soon in the incredibly beautiful Bob Ross landscape.
4Splashes of Autumn
27 minSep 15, 1992
Bob Ross creates a beautiful golden warm waterfall scene, employing a lovely almost watercolor-looking effect. Come join in the fun!
5Summer in the Mountains
27 minSep 22, 1992
Watch guest artist Steve Ross paint an incredibly beautiful, bright and happy mountain scene with fabulous evergreens and foothills.
6Oriental Falls
27 minSep 29, 1992
In an almost watercolor appearance, Bob Ross paints this amazing secluded waterfall masterpiece with interesting tree and rock formations.
7Autumn Palette
26 minOct 6, 1992
Venture down a well-traveled pathway with Bob Ross, into this gorgeous Autumn landscape of glorious colors, weather worn fence and trees.
8Cypress Swamp
27 minOct 13, 1992
Hidden far from the highways of the South are lovely wetlands teaming with moss-clad trees and birds; Bob Ross shares a rare glimpse of beauty!
9Downstream View
27 minOct 20, 1992
From a quiet spot by this smooth-stoned river, join Bob Ross for a very, very distant view of a lovely snow-covered mountain.
10Just Before the Storm
27 minOct 27, 1992
Bob Ross creates a moment in time as the sea finds itself in one of nature’s sudden cloudbursts; experience another oval masterpiece!
11Fisherman's Paradise
27 minNov 3, 1992
In the golden glow of sunrise, join Bob Ross for a refreshing look at early morning where anglers work and thrive – all inside a uniquely framed painting.
12Desert Hues
26 minNov 10, 1992
Dry mountains, spiny shrubs and cacti, take a drive deep into the desert with Bob Ross and enjoy this fantastic oval surprise!
13The Property Line
26 minNov 17, 1992
Bob Ross paints an old gnarly tree and snow-capped fence to mark the line between home and the edge of the winter blanketed forest.
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