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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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Gray Mountain
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27:02
Bob Ross paints an awesome sky hovering over snow-covered mountains.
Double Take
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26:32
Bob Ross presentstwo paintings overlapping on the same black canvas.
Frozen Beauty in Vignette
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26:56
Snow-covered landscape, icy pond and cabin, compliments of Bob Ross.
The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross Season 41
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26:44
Bob Ross creates a beautiful rocky stream gently rippling through the forest mist.
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