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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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Serenity
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26:51
Season 41 Episode 4104
Serenity
Join Bob Ross beneath a huge old tree in the deep dark forest.
Mountain Splendor
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27:59
Season 40 Episode 4052
Mountain Splendor
Bob Ross captures the undaunted power and charm of a glorius mountain.
Winter Hideaway
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27:31
Season 40 Episode 4051
Winter Hideaway
Bob Ross places a lonesome cabin in the middle of a wintry setting.
Silver Falls
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26:34
Season 40 Episode 4050
Silver Falls
A charming Bob Ross landscape from Nicholas Hankins’ brushes.
Quiet Woods
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26:05
Season 40 Episode 4048
Quiet Woods
Bob Ross takes you into the silent misty forest as it awakens from slumber.
Bright Autumn Trees
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27:05
Season 40 Episode 4047
Bright Autumn Trees
Bob Ross teaches us to capture the exciting colors of autumn on canvas.
The Old Mill
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26:32
Season 40 Episode 4046
The Old Mill
You will be captivated by this Bob Ross creation or an old mill!
Galaxy Grandeur
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26:34
Season 40 Episode 4045
Galaxy Grandeur
Nicholas Hankins crafts a night scene with silhouettes of happy little Bob Ross trees.
Barn at Sunset
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27:37
Season 40 Episode 4044
Barn at Sunset
Bob Ross paints a big old barn in a snowy setting of frostbitten foliage.
Soft Mountain Glow
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27:32
Season 40 Episode 4043
Soft Mountain Glow
Bob Ross' paints a soft landscape setting at the base of a towering mountain.
Golden Knoll
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27:19
Season 40 Episode 4042
Golden Knoll
Bob Ross paints a simple yet lovely monochromatic scene.
Alpine Meadow
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26:34
Season 40 Episode 4040
Alpine Meadow
Nicholas Hankins creates an expansive view of a Bob Ross snowcapped mountain.
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