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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

All episodes with PBS Passport

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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Indian Summer
27:23
Paint along with Bob Ross and discover the wonder of autumn beauty.
Valley View
27:01
Bob Ross creates a masterpiece so tranquil you'll want to paint along.
Hidden Delight
27:00
Bob Ross paints a fantastic old rustic shed
Christmas Eve Snow
26:45
Happy little church tucked into a bed of snow, evergreens and mountains.
Golden Mist Oval
27:19
THE BEST OF THE JOY OF PAINTING relaxes viewers and encourages the painting hobbyist.
Falls in the Glen
26:59
Visit this deep wooded valley with Bob Ross and get a double surprise!
Barn in Snow Oval
27:00
Big ol' country barn snuggled in the snow.
Pastel Seascape
27:28
Bob Ross composes a fantastic seashore-in-an-oval.
Winter Lace
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26:35
Bob Ross paints this masterpiece inside a dome-like shape on the canvas.
Purple Haze
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26:54
Bob Ross paints another vibrant landscape beauty on black canvas.
Florida's Glory
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27:19
Bob Ross creates a painting within the shape of the state of Florida.
Serenity
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26:51
Join Bob Ross beneath a huge old tree in the deep dark forest.
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