The Joy of Painting

The Joy of Painting

In this half-hour program, artist Bob Ross paints a beautiful oil painting on canvas.

Genre: DocumentaryFamily

Cast:Bob RossSteve RossDana JesterPeepJoyce OrtnerFerne SiroisAnnette KowalskiJohn ThammDiane AndréDorothy DentAudrey GoldenBen StahlEarl Glen ThebeauTrimSlim


1Season 2

S2.E1 ∙ Meadow Lake

Wed, Aug 31, 1983

Glide into this scenic world of green trees and bushes reflecting into calm waters. Bob Ross paints both gentle beauty and almighty power.

2Season 2

S2.E2 ∙ Winter Sun

Wed, Sep 7, 1983

Find the glistening sun peeking through the trees in this wintery scene; Bob Ross creates a cold day warmed by daystar radiance.

3Season 2

S2.E3 ∙ Ebony Sea

Wed, Sep 14, 1983

As the night settles over a rocky coast, Bob Ross gives you a warm glow still in the sky - a painting achieved on black canvas.

4Season 2

S2.E4 ∙ Shades of Grey

Wed, Sep 21, 1983

Bob Ross mixes Prussian Blue and Van Dyke Brown, for a cold, grey and white painting. We are chilled by steep, snowy mountains, and tall evergreens are done with the "almighty palette knife." Watch for the burnt umber bonus at the end.

5Season 2

S2.E5 ∙ Autumn Splendor

Wed, Sep 28, 1983

The fall breeze rustles in the trees as you rest your feet in crisp still waters. Discover the joys of nature in this Bob Ross painting.

6Season 2

S2.E6 ∙ Black River

Wed, Oct 5, 1983

In this painting Bob Ross emphasizes a slow river winding around colorful foliage, with the final embers of sunlight ahead.

7Season 2

S2.E7 ∙ Brown Mountain

Wed, Oct 12, 1983

Swim in the warm water, nap in the luxurious green grass - today Bob Ross creates a wonderful summer mountain scene.

8Season 2

S2.E8 ∙ Reflections

Wed, Oct 19, 1983

Truly picture perfect. A bright day and still water combine to make amazing mirrored images throughout this Bob Ross mountain masterpiece.

9Season 2

S2.E9 ∙ Black and White Seascape

Wed, Oct 26, 1983

An approaching storm and dramatic sky set the mood for this unique seascape. Bob Ross uses a canvas painted half black and half white.

10Season 2

S2.E10 ∙ Lazy River

Wed, Nov 2, 1983

Take a relaxing walk with Bob Ross through a bright green grassy forest, where a smooth crystal waterway flows so, so quietly.

11Season 2

S2.E11 ∙ Black Waterfall

Wed, Nov 9, 1983

Hear the sounds of a bubbling stream and distant waterfall against the most tumultuous of all skies; a spectacular Bob Ross painting.

12Season 2

S2.E12 ∙ Mountain Waterfall

Wed, Nov 16, 1983

Slip away into a wondrous plush green forest where Bob Ross creates an almost invisible mountain overlooking a falling stream.

13Season 2

S2.E13 ∙ Final Grace

Wed, Nov 23, 1983

Beautiful foliage and fierce skies with an almighty mountain overlooking a calm lake. Watch Bob Ross paint this challenging scene.