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A Bob Ross landscape painting from the episode "Autumn Distinction."

The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross

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The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross

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Bob Ross relaxes viewers and encourages the painting hobbyist in "The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross." Using his "wet-on-wet" technique, Bob paints natural scenes with bold strokes across the canvas, from cascading waterfalls to snow-covered forests. Bob Ross’ calm disposition and easy-to-follow instruction remind viewers that “there are no mistakes, only happy accidents.”
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Golden Glow of Morning
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24:24
Season 42 Episode 4227
Golden Glow of Morning
Experience the reflections of a golden sun bursting into the day with Bob Ross.
Rustic Winter Woods
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24:59
Season 42 Episode 4226
Rustic Winter Woods
Hike into a snow-covered forest with Bob Ross.
Evening at the Falls
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24:58
Season 42 Episode 4225
Evening at the Falls
Explore the cold dusk shadows with Bob Ross.
Desert Glow
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26:48
Season 42 Episode 4224
Desert Glow
Bob Ross takes viewers into the incredible beauty of the desert.
Just Before the Storm
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27:21
Season 42 Episode 4223
Just Before the Storm
Bob ross captures a special moment in time when the tropical seas and trees face darkening skies.
Lake in the Valley
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5:43
Season 42 Episode 4222
Lake in the Valley
Travel into mountain country with Bob Ross.
Oriental Falls
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27:33
Season 42 Episode 4221
Oriental Falls
Bob Ross achieves some unique effects on canvas.
Autumn Palette
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26:53
Season 42 Episode 4220
Autumn Palette
Venture down a fall-themed pathway with artist Bob Ross.
Mountain Ridge Lake
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27:10
Season 42 Episode 4219
Mountain Ridge Lake
Bob Ross transports viewers to beautiful grassy mountains and a serene valley lake
Two Seasons
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27:30
Season 42 Episode 4218
Two Seasons
Bob Ross takes viewers on a journey from summer into winter.
Fisherman's Paradise
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26:58
Season 42 Episode 4217
Fisherman's Paradise
Join Bob Ross for a uniquely framed look at an early morning on the water.
Twin Falls
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27:07
Season 42 Episode 4216
Twin Falls
Bob Ross paints a scene with not just one, but two! happy little waterfalls.
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