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 7

S7.E1 ∙ Winter Cabin

Wed, Oct 2, 1985

In the midst of a cold, wintry forest, Bob Ross gently places a magical little wooden shanty upon a bed of soft snow.

2Season 7

S7.E2 ∙ Secluded Lake

Wed, Oct 9, 1985

With brush in hand, Bob Ross leads you on a summertime nature walk, as you uncover the beauty of leafy trees and pond.

3Season 7

S7.E3 ∙ Evergreens at Sunset

Wed, Oct 16, 1985

Using a different technique or two, Bob Ross creates a fascinating scene - watch the sun drop below the horizon, just behind the shadow of trees.

4Season 7

S7.E4 ∙ Mountain Cabin

Wed, Oct 23, 1985

To capture the innocence of a stream-side cottage, Bob Ross creates a giant mountain standing majestically in the distance.

5Season 7

S7.E5 ∙ Portrait of Sally

Wed, Oct 30, 1985

Visiting artist, Ben Stahl, uses a more traditional painting method to bring out the coy loveliness of a little girl.

6Season 7

S7.E6 ∙ Misty Waterfall

Wed, Nov 6, 1985

Bob Ross helps a timid little stream find its way to a delightful waterfall, while gazing upon a forest of elegant trees.

7Season 7

S7.E7 ∙ Barn at Sunset

Wed, Nov 13, 1985

Bob Ross paints an expansive barn appearing half-covered in a snowy setting of frost bitten foliage and sun-kissed sky.

8Season 7

S7.E8 ∙ Mountain Splendor

Wed, Nov 20, 1985

Bob Ross reproduces the opening painting for Season Seven episodes. Under a bright sky, mountains are highlighted with sienna and white. Foreground foliage is done with the round brush, with stunning water reflections.

9Season 7

S7.E9 ∙ Lake by Mountain

Wed, Nov 27, 1985

Talented guest painter Steve Ross shows you how to create a mirror-like lake spanning the width of snowy peaks and foothills.

10Season 7

S7.E10 ∙ Mountain Glory

Wed, Dec 4, 1985

Layers and layers of mountains, as far as the eye can see, Bob Ross shows us the secret to creating a larger-than-life landscape.

11Season 7

S7.E11 ∙ Grey Winter

Wed, Dec 11, 1985

Bob Ross uses monochromatic tones to convey the icy coldness of a silvery lake surrounded by lacy trees and bushes - brr.

12Season 7

S7.E12 ∙ Dock Scene

Wed, Dec 18, 1985

Harbor mist, reflections, and a happy little boat provide a backround for a weathered pier where, "pelicans can park." Bob Ross paints old wood on buildings with a light, bounce and shake of his two-inch brush.

13Season 7

S7.E13 ∙ Dark Waterfall

Wed, Dec 25, 1985

Watch Bob Ross create a sweet little waterfall in the middle of a protective forest of glorious early autumn foliage.