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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 Cabin
Bob Ross places a magical cabin upon a bed of snow with his paint brush.
Arctic Beauty
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Season 40 Episode 4018
Arctic Beauty
Bob Ross create a spectacular painting completed on a black canvas.
Purple Splendor
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27:39
Season 40 Episode 4017
Purple Splendor
Bob Ross creates a lovely winter scene in rich purples and soft lavenders.
Mountain River
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27:54
Season 40 Episode 4016
Mountain River
Bob Ross paints a gently flowing river.
Moonlit Serenade
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26:34
Season 40 Episode 4015
Moonlit Serenade
Nicholas Hankins paints a moonlit stream in this moody Bob Ross landscape.
Mountain Stream
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28:13
Season 40 Episode 4014
Mountain Stream
Bob Ross paints a mountain stream running through gently sloping ground.
Mountain by the Sea
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27:53
Season 40 Episode 4013
Mountain by the Sea
Bob Ross quickly paints a challenging masterpiece of majestic mountains.
Winter Oval
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27:49
Season 40 Episode 4012
Winter Oval
A beautiful snowy cabin scene painted inside an oval; a Bob Ross "trademark."
Quiet Inlet
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27:19
Season 40 Episode 4011
Quiet Inlet
Bob Ross as he takes you to a place to escape with your thoughts.
Storm's Arrival
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26:34
Season 40 Episode 4010
Storm's Arrival
Nicholas Hankins calls back to Bob's final episode of The Joy of Painting for inspiration.
Emerald Waters
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27:38
Season 40 Episode 4009
Emerald Waters
Bob Ross uses beautiful shades of green in this exciting display of nature's wonder.
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