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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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September Song
26:34
Nicholas Hankins paints a foggy, early morning Bob Ross landscape.
Winter Solitude
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27:11
Bob Ross shows us how to paint a beautiful and detailed winter scene.
Daisy Delight
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27:00
Bob Ross paints evergreens overlooking a field of tiny daisies.
Black Seascape
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26:58
Bob Ross creates crashing waves in this very dark moonlight setting.
Lonely Retreat
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27:49
Bob Ross creates a snow-bound cabin at sunset using blue effets.
Trapper's Retreat
26:34
Nicholas Hankins paints an old trapper's cabin on the banks of an icy, winding river.
Winter Cabin
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27:58
Bob Ross places a magical cabin upon a bed of snow with his paint brush.
Arctic Beauty
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27:00
Bob Ross create a spectacular painting completed on a black canvas.
Purple Splendor
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27:39
Bob Ross creates a lovely winter scene in rich purples and soft lavenders.
Mountain River
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27:54
Bob Ross paints a gently flowing river.
Moonlit Serenade
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26:34
Nicholas Hankins paints a moonlit stream in this moody Bob Ross landscape.
Mountain Stream
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28:13
Bob Ross paints a mountain stream running through gently sloping ground.
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