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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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Mountain Oval
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Arctic Beauty
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Season 33 Episode 3318
Arctic Beauty
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Season 33 Episode 3317
Purple Splendor
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Mountain River
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Season 33 Episode 3316
Mountain River
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Warm Winter Day
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Season 33 Episode 3315
Warm Winter Day
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Mountain Stream
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Season 33 Episode 3314
Mountain Stream
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Mountain by the Sea
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Season 33 Episode 3313
Mountain by the Sea
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Winter Oval
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Season 33 Episode 3312
Winter Oval
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Quiet Inlwet
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Season 33 Episode 3311
Quiet Inlwet
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Roadside Barn
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Season 33 Episode 3310
Roadside Barn
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