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Best of the Joy of Painting

The late Bob Ross delights and encourages the painting hobbyist in The Best of the Joy of Painting. In these episodes selected from a vast library, soft-spoken host Ross paints his trademark "happy" clouds, mountains and trees, while soothingly offering words of encouragement to those painting along at home. He shares his "wet-on-wet" technique for painting natural scenes that incorporate cliffs, waterfalls, green valleys and seascapes.
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Bob Ross
With his signature curly hairstyle and laid-back temperament, painter Bob Ross has endeared himself to millions since The Joy of Painting first debuted on public television in 1983.
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Mountain Reflections #2001 With his trusty paint brushes in hand, Bob Ross takes us to a beautiful hideaway nested below a towering mountain. |
Oval Barn #2002 As if by magic, Bob Ross paints an old country barn in an oval —with snowy trees and bushes breaking through the borders. |
Covered Bridge #2003 Bob Ross paints a country covered bridge without disturbing the lovely forest background. A painting you won't want to miss! |
Sunset Oval #2004 Bob Ross paints a colorful mountain landscape in a truly different oval-in-a-square on canvas. Don't miss it! |
Dark Waterfall #2005 Watch Bob Ross and his amazing paint brushes create a wonderful little waterfall in the middle of an early autumn forest. |
Night Light #2006 A lighthouse has been the saving grace for many a sailor during the night. Visit this stormy coastline with Bob Ross! |
Mountain Glory #2007 Bob Ross paints magnificent background mountains and nearby greenery — all in one beautiful landscape scene. |
Hidden Stream #2008 A real Bob Ross painting favorite that pleases the eye -- large old tree, small trickling stream and textured ground. |
Shades of Grey #2009 Seek the warmth of a lonely cabin in the frozen solitude of the mountains. Bob Ross paints a scene using only Grey and White. |
Cabin in the Woods #2010 Happen upon a lonely little cabin deep in the dark forest. Mysteries unfold in a Bob Ross black canvas masterpiece! |
Dock Scene #2011 An abandoned fishing boat hugs an old dockside pier and as always, Bob Ross completes the scene in less than thirty minutes! |
Northern Lights #2012 On a black background, Bob Ross creates an incredible scene with mountain, cabin and the notorious lights of the northern sky. |
Evening Waterfall #2013 Once again Bob Ross shares his truly unique painting technique as he creates a fantastic waterfall on black canvas. |
Golden Sunset #2014 A golden sky glowing above radiant trees and bushes on a black canvas is the painting project Bob Ross has selected for today. |
Towering Glacier #2015 With a sweep of his brushes, Bob Ross paints a waterfall flowing at the foot of a magnificent mountainous glacier. |
Golden Knoll #2016 Just a few colors and brushes are all Bob Ross uses to paint this simple yet lovely monochromatic scene. |
Soft Mountain Glow #2017 Bob Ross' painting project for today is a soft landscape setting at the base of a towering mountain. |
Barn at Sunset #2018 Bob Ross paints a big old barn which appears to be half-covered in a snowy setting of frostbitten foliage. |
Secluded Beach #2019 Bob Ross teaches his special painting technique while creating a restless ocean crashing against a rocky coastline. |
The Old Mill #2020 Hear the rhythm of the water splashing down at the old mill. You will be captivated by this Bob Ross creation! |
Bright Autumn Trees #2021 Bob Ross teaches us to capture the exciting colors of autumn on canvas in this spectacular exhibition of trees. |
Quiet Woods #2022 Travel with Bob Ross into the silent misty forest and experience the breathtaking beauty of nature as it awakens from slumber. |
Cabin In Sunset #2023 Bob Ross teaches us the joy of painting with a bright, colorful sky, trees and cabin displayed on canvas! |
Mountain Splendor #2024 Bob Ross captures the undaunted power and charm of a glorious mountain surveying its surroundings -- all on canvas! |
Winter Hideaway #2025 With paint brush, Bob Ross places a lonesome cabin in the middle of a wintry setting -- respite for the snow-weary traveler. |
Pot O' Posies #2026 Guest artist Annette Kowalski demonstrates the fabulous Bob Ross Floral Painting technique -- a hanging bouquet in just minutes. |
Autumn Images #2027 Feel the crisp coolness of autumn air and the beauty of changing colors with Bob Ross. Pick up your brush and paint along! |
Evergreens at Sunset #2028 Bob Ross creates a sky with a quiet, escaping sun that serves as an ominous backdrop for tall, shadowy trees. |
Light at the Summit #2029 Capture a vision of glory with Bob Ross as you view the brilliance of afternoon sunlight peeking over a distant mountain summit. |
Grey Winter #2030 Bob Ross uses monochromatic tones to convey the icy coldness of a lake surrounded by trees in mid-winter. |
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