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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 after 31 seasons. It has a rating of 8.5/10 based on 58 votes. The cast includes Bob Ross. Created by Bob Ross.