The Joy of Painting

The Joy of Painting

1983
The Joy of Painting
The Joy of Painting

The Joy of Painting

9.3 | TV-G | en | Documentary

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.

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EP13  Wilderness Day
May. 17,1994
Wilderness Day

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

EP12  In the Midst of Winter
May. 10,1994
In the Midst of Winter

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.

EP11  Lake at the Ridge
May. 03,1994
Lake at the Ridge

Guest artist Steve Ross extends an invitation to join him on the banks of a crystal loch for a view of majestic mountain peaks.

EP10  Balmy Beach
Apr. 26,1994
Balmy Beach

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.

EP9  Evergreen Valley
Apr. 19,1994
Evergreen Valley

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

EP8  Trail's End
Apr. 12,1994
Trail's End

In this oval painting, Bob Ross creates a wonderful scene where an old fence follows a trail to the edge of the woods.

EP7  Bridge to Autumn
Apr. 05,1994
Bridge to Autumn

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

EP6  View from Clear Creek
Mar. 29,1994
View from Clear Creek

Gently rolling mountains make an amazing backdrop for this Bob Ross masterpiece; a winding stream and textured ground vegetation provide the rest.

EP5  Cabin in the Hollow
Mar. 22,1994
Cabin in the Hollow

Soft misty background, sweet snow-kissed cabin and rich trees and bushes – all nestled down inside a winter oval painting by Bob Ross.

EP4  Tranquility Cove
Mar. 15,1994
Tranquility Cove

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!

EP3  Winding Stream
Mar. 08,1994
Winding Stream

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.

EP2  Before the Snowfall
Mar. 01,1994
Before the Snowfall

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.

EP1  Reflections of Calm
Feb. 22,1994
Reflections of Calm

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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9.3 | TV-G | en | Documentary , Family | More Info
Released: 1983-01-11 | Released Producted By: WIPB , Bob Ross Inc. Country: United States of America Budget: 0 Revenue: 0 Official Website: http://www.bobross.com/
Synopsis

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.

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Megan Amazing show. Anytime I need cheering up or just want to relax, I can turn it on and enjoy time with Bob. He's so encouraging and positive. His paintings looks amazing, even though I've never tried sitting down with oil paints and attempting them myself.
keelhaul-80856 This show is really boring.I finally figured out why people enjoy it.You need to get really high on something and watch this show.Then you will begin to understand.Time will stand still, as you take a journey into space, and explore, along with Bob's magic afro.I give it a 6 for being comical, and trippy if you are stoned out of your mind.Typical PBS filler material...
Mr-Fusion There's a cynical part of me deep down that knows that Bob Ross is a purveyor of kitsch; and if you watch enough episodes of "The Joy of Painting" there's a repetition that emerges. But here's the thing: I'm not buying his work, I'm watching it happen - and that's precisely where the appeal lies.He starts out telling us what we're going to paint today, and it takes a bit to see it on the canvas. One plane of color is layered over another until it's suddenly a landscape. It's his technique that sells this; the way he scrapes in a cloud or a mountain with his palette knife or dots in some fir trees with his fan brush. This blew my mind as a kid - these methods would never have occurred to me when painting trees, mountains, what-have-you, and it's still enjoyable as an adult.What I really like about this is his attitude. It's not just folksy expressions, but the idea that this is fun, it's spontaneous and (most importantly) that we're painting this together. That sense of inclusion is gratifying, even if I'm not actually painting along with him. His is such a likable personality, just a laid back approachable presence.It's very easy to get lost in his brush strokes; there's a serious hypnotic quality to this show. It doesn't matter what Ross is painting because it's always fun to watch.And I would totally buy his work.8/10
src35 I so enjoy Bob Ross "The Joy Of Painting" and used to watch it each day it was on. I found it entrancing the way he can create, describe and instruct us to do the painting. He has such a soft embracing voice as he instructs as though he really cares about what he is doing. I have not watched till recently when I decided to paint again went searching internet and TV guides to see if it is still on. It is but not the "every day" it used to be but once a week. Although I would like more I will take what I can get. I like the way he would instruct by saying, "this is your world put as many trees as you want wherever you want them. It was as if he were saying you do not have to copy me you can create how you want it to be. I would love for it to be back on TV everyday. I just watch the first show since I found it again and he answered a question I had about how to create a certain illusion in my painting.