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 31 of The Joy of Painting with Bob Ross features the following wonderful painting instructions: Reflections of Calm, Before the Snowfall, Winding Stream, Tranquility Cove, Cabin in the Hollow, View from Clear Creek, Bridge to Autumn, Trail’s End, Evergreen Valley, Balmy Beach, Lake at the Ridge, In the Midst of Winter, and Wilderness Day.
1Reflections of Calm
25 minFeb 22, 1994
Bob Ross takes you to a beautiful lake in high country -- catch a glimpse of magnificent mountains, images echoed in the crystal clear water below.
2Before the Snowfall
24 minMar 1, 1994
Bob Ross invites you to experience the anticipation of winter’s white blanket, moving in to create a soft, delicate draping of the cabin landscape.
3Winding Stream
25 minMar 8, 1994
Join Bob Ross for a stroll down yonder by the river, relax in the serenity of an expansive yet quiet sky with proud evergreens looking on.
4Tranquility Cove
25 minMar 15, 1994
As the foliage reaches its peak of autumn beauty, experience the tranquility of nice meadow, pond and happy birch trees – all painted the Bob Ross way!
5Cabin in the Hollow
25 minMar 22, 1994
Soft misty background, sweet snow-kissed cabin and rich trees and bushes – all nestled down inside a winter oval painting by Bob Ross.
6View from Clear Creek
25 minMar 29, 1994
Gently rolling mountains make an amazing backdrop for this Bob Ross masterpiece; a winding stream and textured ground vegetation provide the rest.
7Bridge to Autumn
24 minApr 5, 1994
Take a drive into the country with Bob Ross and pass through an old covered bridge into a landscape bursting with soft fall foliage.
8Trail's End
24 minApr 12, 1994
In this oval painting, Bob Ross creates a wonderful scene where an old fence follows a trail to the edge of the woods.
9Evergreen Valley
25 minApr 19, 1994
Drive through mountain country with Bob Ross and happen upon a ridge of thick, rich evergreens gracing the hollow below.
10Balmy Beach
25 minApr 26, 1994
Bob Ross invites you for a walk on the shore; soothing waves rolling in from the sea to the plam trees – all in a delightful seashell shape on canvas.
11Lake at the Ridge
25 minMay 3, 1994
Guest artist Steve Ross extends an invitation to join him on the banks of a crystal loch for a view of majestic mountain peaks.
12In the Midst of Winter
25 minMay 10, 1994
It’s a cold, cold winter day but Bob Ross offers a warm and roomy barn as refuge from the snowy blanket covering the farm.
13Wilderness Day
25 minMay 17, 1994
Step into the natural beauty of an overgrown colorful mead and enjoy the peace and soft tranquility you get from Bob Ross’ painting technique.
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