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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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Winter Mountain
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28:00
Season 40 Episode 4003
Winter Mountain
Bob Ross captures the mood of a cold winter’s day.
Majestic Pine
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28:02
Season 40 Episode 4002
Majestic Pine
Bob Ross paints a golden field of sparse pines and other greenery..
Blue River
26:52
Season 40 Episode 4001
Blue River
Bob Ross shows us how to create crimson-y magic in today’s riverside landscape.
Winter Paradise
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27:26
Season 39 Episode 3926
Winter Paradise
Create a spectacular warm winter mountain in an oval.
Days Gone By
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27:24
Season 39 Episode 3925
Days Gone By
Take a hike (on canvas) with painter Bob Ross.
Haven in the Valley
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27:19
Season 39 Episode 3924
Haven in the Valley
Experience mountains overlooking a little cabin in today's oval painting.
Wintertime Discovery
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28:17
Season 39 Episode 3923
Wintertime Discovery
Join Bob ross and his busy paint brushes working on a little cabin deep in the snow.
Mountain Rhapsody
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27:42
Season 39 Episode 3922
Mountain Rhapsody
Splendid pastel colors and cozy wintry foliage in this mountain painting.
Winter Bliss
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27:03
Season 39 Episode 3921
Winter Bliss
A lovey soft mountain scene inside an oval setting.
Autumn Fantasy
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27:16
Season 39 Episode 3920
Autumn Fantasy
Enjoy this Bob Ross mountain masterpiece.
Seascape Fantasy
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27:28
Season 39 Episode 3919
Seascape Fantasy
Watch the creative brushes of Bob Ross as he paints a spectacular ocean scene.
Valley of Tranquility
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27:34
Season 39 Episode 3918
Valley of Tranquility
Paint along with Bob Ross and experience the joy and tranquility of the valley!
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