

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.


Aug 31, 1983 - 26m
Glide into this scenic world of green trees and bushes reflecting into calm waters. Bob Ross paints both gentle beauty and almighty power.

Sep 7, 1983 - 26m
Find the glistening sun peeking through the trees in this wintery scene; Bob Ross creates a cold day warmed by daystar radiance.

Sep 14, 1983 - 26m
As the night settles over a rocky coast, Bob Ross gives you a warm glow still in the sky – a painting achieved on black canvas.

Sep 21, 1983 - 26m
Bundle up and endure the cold weather in this snow filled adventure; Bob Ross paints a wintry mountain scene using only Grey and White tones.

Sep 28, 1983 - 26m
The fall breeze rustles in the trees as you rest your feet in crisp still waters. Discover the joys of nature in this Bob Ross painting.

Oct 5, 1983 - 26m
In this painting Bob Ross emphasizes a slow river winding around colorful foliage, with the final embers of sunlight ahead.

Oct 12, 1983 - 26m
Swim in the warm water, nap in the luxurious green grass – today Bob Ross creates a wonderful summer mountain scene.

Oct 19, 1983 - 26m
Truly picture perfect. A bright day and still water combine to make amazing mirrored images throughout this Bob Ross mountain masterpiece.

Oct 26, 1983 - 26m
An approaching storm and dramatic sky set the mood for this unique seascape. Bob Ross uses a canvas painted half black and half white.

Nov 2, 1983 - 26m
Take a relaxing walk with Bob Ross through a bright green grassy forest, where a smooth crystal waterway flows so, so quietly.

Nov 9, 1983 - 26m
Hear the sounds of a bubbling stream and distant waterfall against the most tumultuous of all skies; a spectacular Bob Ross painting.

Nov 16, 1983 - 26m
Slip away into a wondrous plush green forest where Bob Ross creates an almost invisible mountain overlooking a falling stream.

Nov 23, 1983 - 26m
Beautiful foliage and fierce skies with an almighty mountain overlooking a calm lake. Watch Bob Ross paint this challenging scene.