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.
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Bob Ross Channel Trailer
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Seasons
Season 1 of The Joy of Painting with Bob Ross features the following wonderful painting instructions: A Walk in the Woods, Mt. McKinley, Ebony Sunset, Winter Mist, Quiet Stream, Winter Moon, Autumn Mountains, Peaceful Valley, Seascape, Mountain Lake, Winter Glow, and Snowfall.
1.A Walk in the Woods
11-01-198328 minBob Ross introduces us to his "Almighty" assortment of tools and colors, tells us that anyone can paint, and creates a landscape of a forest path just after a rain shower.
2.Mt. McKinley
11-01-198328 minThis episode remains unaired and was provided only to various TV stations to determine their interest in the show.
3.Ebony Sunset
18-01-198325 min
4.Winter Mist
25-01-198328 min
5.Quiet Stream
01-02-198328 min
6.Winter Moon
08-02-198328 min
7.Autumn Mountain
15-02-198328 min
8.Peaceful Valley
22-02-198328 min
9.Seascape
01-03-198328 min
10.Mountain Lake
08-03-198328 min
11.Winter Glow
15-03-198328 min
12.Snow Fall
22-03-198328 min
13.Final Reflections
29-03-198328 min
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