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 31

S31.E1 ∙ Reflections of Calm

Tue, Feb 22, 1994

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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S31.E2 ∙ Before the Snowfall

Tue, Mar 1, 1994

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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S31.E3 ∙ Winding Stream

Tue, Mar 8, 1994

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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S31.E4 ∙ Tranquility Cove

Tue, Mar 15, 1994

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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S31.E5 ∙ Cabin in the Hollow

Tue, Mar 22, 1994

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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S31.E6 ∙ View from Clear Creek

Tue, Mar 29, 1994

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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S31.E7 ∙ Bridge to Autumn

Tue, Apr 5, 1994

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

8Season 31

S31.E8 ∙ Trail's End

Tue, Apr 12, 1994

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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S31.E9 ∙ Evergreen Valley

Tue, Apr 19, 1994

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

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S31.E10 ∙ Balmy Beach

Tue, Apr 26, 1994

Bob Ross invites you for a walk on the shore; soothing waves rolling in from the sea to the palm trees - all in a delightful seashell shape on canvas.

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S31.E11 ∙ Lake at the Ridge

Tue, May 3, 1994

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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S31.E12 ∙ In the Midst of Winter

Tue, May 10, 1994

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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S31.E13 ∙ Wilderness Day

Tue, May 17, 1994

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