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Bob Ross relaxes viewers and encourages the painting hobbyist in THE BEST OF THE JOY OF PAINTING. 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.”

Bob Ross creates crashing waves in this very dark moonlight setting.
Bob Ross takes us to a uniquely-shaped mountain side chalet today.
Bob Ross takes us to a beautiful hideaway nested below a towering mountain.
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  • The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross Season 41
  • The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross Season 40
  • The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross Season 39
  • The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross Season 38
  • The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross Season 37
  • The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross Season 36
  • The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross Season 35
  • The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross Season 34
  • The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross Season 33
  • The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross Season 30
Snow-covered landscape, icy pond and cabin, compliments of Bob Ross.
Big ol' country barn snuggled in the snow.
Bob Ross creates a painting within the shape of the state of Florida.
Happy little church tucked into a bed of snow, evergreens and mountains.
Visit this deep wooded valley with Bob Ross and get a double surprise!
Come visit the coast with Bob Ross and paint a glorious seascape.
Catch a glimpse of an early winter morning's light with Bob Ross.
Bob Ross paints a beautiful full moon by the riverside.
Join Bob Ross as he paints a gorgeous river gently flowing alongside a lovely grove,
Travel deep into the forest with Bob Ross and discover an elegant timeless waterfall.
Follow along with the brushes of Bob Ross and step into a beautiful mountain oval.
Bob Ross takes a detour from the weather-worn trail and travels off the beaten path.
On a vertical canvas Bob Ross paints the deepest, darkest place in the forest.
Take a drive deep into the desert with Bob Ross
This beautiful Bob Ross mountainscape captures the last weeks of Winter.
In a densely covered spot hidden from the roadway lies a quiet little pond.
Bob Ross illustrates the illusion of infinity as mountain and water fade into the distance.
Bob Ross paints a pretty tree lined pond oasis.
This glorious sky can be the backdrop of a mighty mountain and still take center stage.
Team up with Bob Ross and travel back to the days of swimming in the secluded creek.
Walk along the beach with Bob Ross.
Stroll down to the river with Bob Ross.
Join Bob Ross on a clear windless day, where reflections guide his brushstrokes.
Travel with Bob Ross along America’s humble country roads.
Travel deep into the middle of winter where shades of blue create the stark reality of the season.
Bob Ross takes you to a lovely spot deep in the woods.
Quiet and soft, this sweet morning winter scene is a real Bob Ross classic.
Bob Ross paints a small cabin under the most majestic mountain range.
Visit with Bob Ross as he paints a beautiful fall day down in the valley.
You will be captivated by this Bob Ross creation or an old mill!
Bob Ross paints a big old barn in a snowy setting of frostbitten foliage.
Nicholas Hankins paints a moonlit stream in this moody Bob Ross landscape.
Bob Ross paints a stormy coastline.
Bob Ross places a magical cabin upon a bed of snow with his paint brush.
Bob Ross paints a gently flowing river.
Bob Ross create a spectacular painting completed on a black canvas.
Nicholas Hankins paints an old trapper's cabin on the banks of an icy, winding river.
Bob Ross creates a snow-bound cabin at sunset using blue effets.
Bob Ross paints a mountain stream running through gently sloping ground.
Bob Ross creates a lovely winter scene in rich purples and soft lavenders.
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