The Joy of Painting

Name: The Joy of Painting
Genre: Family, Documentary
Released: 1983-01-11
Rating: 8.5
Cast: Bob Ross

ENDED31 Seasons403 Episodes★ 8.5

The Joy of Painting is a family and documentary series on PBS that ran from 1983 to 1994, ending after 31 seasons and 403 episodes.

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NetworkPBS

First AiredJan 11, 1983

Last AiredMay 17, 1994

GenreFamily, Documentary

Runtime30 min

Created ByBob Ross

LanguageEnglish

CountryUnited States

ProductionWIPB, Bob Ross Inc.

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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Cast

Bob Ross

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Seasons & Episodes31 seasons · 403 episodes

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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.

E1Reflections of Calm

Feb 22, 199425m

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.

E2Before the Snowfall

Mar 1, 199424m

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.

E3Winding Stream

Mar 8, 199425m

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.

E4Tranquility Cove

Mar 15, 199425m

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!

E5Cabin in the Hollow

Mar 22, 199425m

Soft misty background, sweet snow-kissed cabin and rich trees and bushes – all nestled down inside a winter oval painting by Bob Ross.

E6View from Clear Creek

Mar 29, 199425m

Gently rolling mountains make an amazing backdrop for this Bob Ross masterpiece; a winding stream and textured ground vegetation provide the rest.

E7Bridge to Autumn

Apr 5, 199424m

Take a drive into the country with Bob Ross and pass through an old covered bridge into a landscape bursting with soft fall foliage.

E8Trail's End

Apr 12, 199424m

In this oval painting, Bob Ross creates a wonderful scene where an old fence follows a trail to the edge of the woods.

E9Evergreen Valley

Apr 19, 199425m

Drive through mountain country with Bob Ross and happen upon a ridge of thick, rich evergreens gracing the hollow below.

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E10Balmy Beach

Apr 26, 199425m

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.

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E11Lake at the Ridge

May 3, 199425m

Guest artist Steve Ross extends an invitation to join him on the banks of a crystal loch for a view of majestic mountain peaks.

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E12In the Midst of Winter

May 10, 199425m

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.

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E13Wilderness Day

May 17, 199425m

Step into the natural beauty of an overgrown colorful mead and enjoy the peace and soft tranquility you get from Bob Ross’ painting technique.

About The Joy of Painting

The Joy of Painting is a family, documentary series on PBS. The show first aired on Jan 11, 1983 and currently has 31 seasons and 403 episodes. The Joy of Painting has ended. It has a rating of 8.5/10 based on 62 votes. The cast includes Bob Ross. Created by Bob Ross.