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 3 of The Joy of Painting with Bob Ross features the following wonderful painting instructions: Mountain Retreat, Blue Moon, Bubbling Stream, Winter Night, Distant Hills, Covered Bridge, Quiet Inlet, Night Light, The Old Mill, Campfire, Rustic Barn, Hidden Lake, and Peaceful Waters.
1Mountain Retreat
27 minJan 4, 1984
Bob Ross paints a beautiful summer getaway with rugged brown peaks, clear blue waters and a cozy little cabin too.
2Blue Moon
26 minJan 11, 1984
Breathtaking skies, bending palms and waves that accentuate the cool night breeze. A one-of-a-kind masterpiece by Bob Ross.
3Bubbling Stream
26 minJan 18, 1984
In the midst of the forest flows a stream that splashes and trickles endlessly along – Bob Ross depicts the true beauty of nature.
4Winter Night
26 minJan 25, 1984
Bob Ross captures the stillness of cold darkness and rests a cozy little cabin atop a snow covered hill – a real black canvas favorite.
5Distant Hills
27 minFeb 1, 1984
Far, far away there rests a mountain nestled in misty clouds and foothills. Bob Ross creates a scene using soft, brilliant colors.
6Covered Bridge
26 minFeb 8, 1984
Enjoy this Bob Ross scene that includes luxurious green foliage and an old weathered trestle-bridge placed lovingly amongst all the beauty.
7Quiet Inlet
26 minFeb 15, 1984
Sneak away into the sounds of quiet waters, velvety green shrubs and distance foothills. Bob Ross creates a perfect scene of relaxation.
8Night Light
26 minFeb 22, 1984
In this dark breathtaking scene, Bob Ross creates an almost calm night with waves crashing against rocks and protective lighthouse.
9The Old Mill
27 minFeb 29, 1984
Journey into the country with Bob Ross and watch how he creates this magnificent painting by adding a large old mill into the heart of the forest.
10Campfire
26 minMar 7, 1984
In this one-of-a-kind masterpiece, Bob Ross paints a vibrant golden red glow, complete with cowboy restin’ a while by the cracklin’ flames.
11Rustic Barn
26 minMar 14, 1984
A beautiful fall scene -- Bob Ross uses the colors of nature to settle an old worn-down farm building into soft golden grassy bushes and trees.
12Hidden Lake
26 minMar 21, 1984
Beneath a soft purple mountain range, lots of trees and bushes surround a secret little lake, as only Bob Ross can create on canvas.
13Peaceful Waters
27 minMar 28, 1984
Talented guest artist Steve Ross creates clear blue skies, an almighty mountain and lake lined generously with trees and bushes.
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