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 28 of The Joy of Painting with Bob Ross features the following wonderful painting instructions: Fisherman’s Trail, A Warm Winter, Under Pastel Skies, Golden Rays of Sunshine, The Magic of Fall, Glacier Lake, The Old Weathered Barn, Deep Forest Falls, Winter’s Grace, Splendor of Autumn, Tranquil Seas, Mountain Serenity, and Home before Nightfall.
1Fisherman's Trail
25 minMay 25, 1993
Fantastic faux woodgrain! Hike into the wilderness with Bob Ross and discover a well worn path leading back to his favorite fishing spot.
2A Warm Winter
24 minJun 1, 1993
Travel into the unknown with Bob Ross and discover the beauty of a lovely cabin, fresh fallen snow and warm, colorful skies in an oval.
3Under Pastel Skies
24 minJun 8, 1993
Look out over the valley lake with Bob Ross and view truly majestic mountains and evergreens under the calm of soft, muted skies.
4Golden Rays of Sunshine
24 minJun 15, 1993
A real Bob Ross favorite – such a unique composition of shadowy forest and delightfully twinkling sunbeams piercing the darkness.
5The Magic of Fall
25 minJun 22, 1993
Walk along an old fence into the autumn country with Bob Ross and rest under the golden branches of a majestic shade tree.
6Glacier Lake
25 minJun 29, 1993
Bundle up with Bob Ross when you visit this towering ice mountain as it protects the misty falls and chilly lake in the valley.
7The Old Weathered Barn
24 minJul 6, 1993
Explore the back woods with Bob Ross and happen upon an old, forgotten shanty hidden away in the densest of undergrowth.
8Deep Forest Falls
24 minJul 13, 1993
Capture an oval vision of tranquility in the forest with Bob Ross; discover a happy waterfall as it empties into a shallow stony stream.
9Winter's Grace
25 minJul 20, 1993
Enter into the realm of the far north with Bob Ross and view first-hand the glory of a cold, cold snow-blanketed wintertime landscape scene.
10Splendor of Autumn
25 minJul 27, 1993
Experience the wonder of a late summer’s day with Bob Ross where shades of lavender and golden, warm fall colors unite in an array of fabulous beauty.
11Tranquil Seas
24 minAug 3, 1993
Stroll along the beach at sunset with Bob Ross and feel the gentle breezes blow as the waves softly kiss the shore in this oval masterpiece.
12Mountain Serenity
25 minAug 10, 1993
Look into the distance with Bob Ross and experience the peace and quiet of a stoic mountain overlooking a smooth-as-glass wilderness lake.
13Home Before Nightfall
24 minAug 17, 1993
Bob Ross takes you to a meadow where evening breezes blow upon soft grasses and where you feel warmth from a rustic little cabin.
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