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 26 of The Joy of Painting with Bob Ross features the following wonderful painting instructions: In the Stillness of Morning, Delightful Meadow Home, First Snow, Lake in the Valley, A Trace of Spring, An Arctic Winter Day, Snow Birch, Early Autumn, Tranquil Wooded Stream, Purple Mountain Range, Storm’s A Comin, Sunset Aglow, and Evening at the Falls.
1In the Stillness of the Morning
25 minDec 1, 1992
Take a walk with Bob Ross and experience the quiet motionless beauty of a glassy river as the morning fog hangs onto the distant shore.
2Delightful Meadow Home
25 minDec 8, 1992
Hike into the expanse of wilderness with Bob Ross and happen upon a quaint little home sitting among softly blowing meadow grasses.
3First Snow
25 minDec 15, 1992
Follow Bob Ross into a lovely mountain setting with magnificent evergreens, where the first touches of snow appear in the valley.
4Lake in the Valley
25 minDec 22, 1992
Discover a beautiful quiet lake hidden deep in the wilderness – and just beyond a glorious snow-covered mountain! – from the magical brushes of Bob Ross.
5A Trace of Spring
24 minDec 29, 1992
Stroll along a wonderful hustling, bubbling river with Bob Ross and enjoy the emergence of springtime blossoms on spectacular trees.
6An Arctic Winter Day
24 minJan 5, 1993
Travel to the coldest place imaginable with Bob Ross and find a lonely cabin comfortably nestled on the edge of a glassy-smooth frozen pond.
7Snow Birch
25 minJan 12, 1993
An incredibly unique Bob Ross painting -- delight in the effects of white and black gesso, discover a birch tree forest perfectly mirrored in the cold stillness of winter.
8Early Autumn
24 minJan 19, 1993
Follow along with the brushes of Bob Ross and step into a beautiful mountain oval – experience the first signs of autumn.
9Tranquil Wooded Stream
25 minJan 26, 1993
Bob Ross takes you to a lovely spot deep in the woods where the seclusion, silence and beauty offer serenity to the soul.
10Purple Mountain Range
25 minFeb 2, 1993
Take a nice walk with Bob Ross along a peacefully flowing river and enjoy a view of gorgeous amethyst mountains and stately trees in the distance.
11Storm's a Comin'
25 minFeb 9, 1993
Join artist Bob Ross under turbulent skies as the windy waves rush to crash upon the rocks – all within a pleasing oval shape.
12Sunset Aglow
25 minFeb 16, 1993
Find yourself in a gorgeous late-afternoon mountain masterpiece by Bob Ross -- breathtaking purples skies, defined evergreens and smooth lake.
13Evening at the Falls
24 minFeb 23, 1993
Sneak away into the cold shadows with Bob Ross and enjoy the beauty of a winter night at the foot of a large fierce waterfall.
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