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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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Seascape Fantasy
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Valley of Tranquility
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Hidden Winter Moon Oval
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Waterfall Wonder
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New Day's Dawn
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Deep Wilderness Home
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Forest Edge
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Dimensions
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Cliffside
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Splendor of Winter
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Mighty Mountain Lake
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Cabin at Trail's End
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