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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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Misty Forest Oval
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Misty Forest Oval
Enjoy ‘Misty Forest Oval’ by television’s favorite painter Bob Ross.
High Chanteau
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Season 33 Episode 3306
High Chanteau
Enjoy ‘High Chanteau’ by television’s favorite painter Bob Ross.
Mountain Challenge
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Season 33 Episode 3305
Mountain Challenge
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Mountain at Sunset
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Season 33 Episode 3304
Mountain at Sunset
‘Mountain at Sunset’ by television’s favorite painter Bob Ross.
Winter Mountain
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Season 33 Episode 3303
Winter Mountain
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Majestic Pine
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Season 33 Episode 3302
Majestic Pine
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Blue River
26:52
Season 33 Episode 3301
Blue River
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Valley Waterfall
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Episode 4203
Valley Waterfall
Bob Ross paints a lush green valley and a beautiful waterfall.
Warm Summer Day
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Episode 4202
Warm Summer Day
Bob Ross captures a essence of summertime.
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