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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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Winter Oval
26:54
Season 43 Episode 4312
Winter Oval
A beautiful snowy cabin scene painted inside an oval.
Quiet Inlet
26:34
Season 43 Episode 4311
Quiet Inlet
An inlet is the perfect place to escape with your thoughts and enjoy the day.
Roadside Barn
26:52
Season 43 Episode 4310
Roadside Barn
A barn alongside a well-traveled road is Bob Ross' "dream on canvas" for today.
Emerald Waters
26:54
Season 43 Episode 4309
Emerald Waters
Bob Ross uses colors that burst from the canvas in this exciting display of nature's wonder.
Country Cabin
27:09
Season 43 Episode 4308
Country Cabin
Today Bob Ross takes us to a small cabin nestled deep in the snowy forest.
Misty Forest Oval
26:57
Season 43 Episode 4307
Misty Forest Oval
Bob Ross paints a magical glimpse at a forest through an oval window.
High Chanteau
25:59
Season 43 Episode 4306
High Chanteau
Bob Ross and his fantastic brushes take us to a uniquely-shaped mountain side chalet.
Mountain Challenge
26:46
Season 43 Episode 4305
Mountain Challenge
Bob Ross completes an entire mountain scene using just his specially shaped painting knife.
Mountain at Sunset
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27:08
Season 43 Episode 4304
Mountain at Sunset
Bob Ross shows us how to create a beautiful brown mountain scene.
Majestic Pine
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27:15
Season 43 Episode 4302
Majestic Pine
Bob Ross paints a golden field of sparse pines and other greenery.
Blue River
26:07
Season 43 Episode 4301
Blue River
Bob Ross shows us how to create crimson-y magic in today's riverside landscape.
Storm’s a Comin
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24:59
Season 42 Episode 4252
Storm’s a Comin
Bob Ross captures stormy skies as windy waves rush to crash upon the rocks.
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