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 4

S4.E1 ∙ Purple Splendor

Wed, Sep 5, 1984

Bob Ross will fascinate you with this crimson winter scene, where cabin and snow are virtually undisturbed and the evergreens are full.

2Season 4

S4.E2 ∙ Tranquil Valley

Wed, Sep 12, 1984

Envision yourself in a world of purple mountain tops and glistening waters that reflect the glowing sky; a magical Bob Ross scene.

3Season 4

S4.E3 ∙ Majestic Mountains

Wed, Sep 19, 1984

On a clear day Bob Ross creates an almighty mountain captured by a clear blue sky - another spectacular masterpiece on canvas.

4Season 4

S4.E4 ∙ Winter Sawscape

Wed, Sep 26, 1984

Something new and different -- paint a wintry country scene on a wooden saw blade with guest artist Dorothy Dent.

5Season 4

S4.E5 ∙ Evening Seascape

Wed, Oct 3, 1984

Bob Ross begins with a black acrylic, and contrasts softly blended clouds with stark, misty, rock ledges. In the foreground, a twilight beach reflects breaking waves and sparkling foam.

6Season 4

S4.E6 ∙ Warm Summer Day

Wed, Oct 10, 1984

Grab a cold lemonade and follow along with Bob Ross as he leads you through wooded beauty into a hot summer swimming spot.

7Season 4

S4.E7 ∙ Cabin in the Woods

Wed, Oct 17, 1984

Enjoy the peacefulness of the calm evening as you take a walk with Bob Ross through the enchanted timber lands just before nightfall.

8Season 4

S4.E8 ∙ Wetlands

Wed, Oct 24, 1984

Feel the warm swampy air and admire the overgrown trees with hanging Spanish moss and velvety bushes - all Bob Ross style of course.

9Season 4

S4.E9 ∙ Cool Waters

Wed, Oct 31, 1984

Bob Ross captures the beauty of Alaska on canvas: clear skies, soft cottony clouds, snow covered mountains and breathtaking crystal lake.

10Season 4

S4.E10 ∙ Quiet Woods

Wed, Nov 7, 1984

A peaceful backround of softly, gentle, lavender mist, shares the canvas with dark evergreens of thalo green and alizarin crimson, reminding Bob Ross of North Pole, Alaska.

11Season 4

S4.E11 ∙ Northwest Majesty

Wed, Nov 14, 1984

Tall leafy trees, almighty mountains and puffy white clouds; a fresh and innovative painting by guest artist Diane Andre.

12Season 4

S4.E12 ∙ Autumn Days

Wed, Nov 21, 1984

In the still of the night, trees reflect off the glistening pond and cool breeze of blows as Bob Ross takes you on this black canvas adventure.

13Season 4

S4.E13 ∙ Mountain Challenge

Wed, Nov 28, 1984

Here it is. Impressive skies, misty waters and snowy mountains - completed by Bob Ross using just his specially designed painting knife.