The Joy of Painting
We don’t make mistakes, we just have happy accidents.
The Joy of Painting was an American television show hosted by painter Bob Ross that taught its viewers techniques for landscape oil painting. Although Ross could complete a painting in half an hour, the intent of the show was not to teach viewers "speed painting". Rather, he intended for viewers to learn certain techniques within the time that the show was allotted. The show began on January 11, 1983, and lasted until May 17, 1994, a year before Ross' death.
tv Seasons & Episodes
A Walk in the Woods
Bob Ross introduces us to his "Almighty" assortment of tools and colors, tells us that anyone can paint, and creates a landscape of a forest path just after a rain shower.
Jan 11, 1983
Mt. McKinley
This episode remains unaired and was provided only to various TV stations to determine their interest in the show.
Jan 11, 1983
Ebony Sunset
Jan 18, 1983
Winter Mist
Jan 25, 1983
Quiet Stream
Feb 1, 1983
Winter Moon
Feb 8, 1983
Autumn Mountain
Feb 15, 1983
Peaceful Valley
Feb 22, 1983
Seascape
Mar 1, 1983
Mountain Lake
Mar 8, 1983
Winter Glow
Mar 15, 1983
Snow Fall
Mar 22, 1983
Final Reflections
Mar 29, 1983
people Cast
Bob Ross
Self - Host