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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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Cabin in the Woods
26:06
Mysteries unfold in a Bob Ross black canvas masterpiece!
Woodland Peace
26:34
Nicholas Hankins shows us how to create an inviting Bob Ross styled woodland scene.
Hidden Stream
27:00
A real Bob Ross painting favorite that pleases the eye.
Mountain Glory
27:21
Bob Ross paints an all-in-one beautiful landscape scene.
Night Light
26:26
Bob Ross paints a stormy coastline.
Dark Waterfall
27:06
Watch Bob Ross create a wonderful little waterfall in the middle of an autumn forest.
Midnight Breaker
26:34
A dramatic Bob Ross seascape, painted masterfully by Nicholas Hankins today.
Covered Bridge
26:33
Bob Ross paints a country covered-bridge, a painting you won't want to miss!
Oval Barn
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27:01
Bob Ross paints an old country barn in an oval.
Mountain Reflections
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26:58
Bob Ross takes us to a beautiful hideaway nested below a towering mountain.
Mountain Hideaway
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26:53
Bob Ross creates a happy little stream tumbling through a rocky meadow.
September Song
26:34
Nicholas Hankins paints a foggy, early morning Bob Ross landscape.
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