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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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Alpine Meadow
26:34
Season 40 Episode 4040
Alpine Meadow
Nicholas Hankins creates an expansive view of a Bob Ross snowcapped mountain.
Evening Waterfall
26:55
Season 40 Episode 4039
Evening Waterfall
Bob Ross creates a fantastic waterfall on black canvas.
Northern Lights
27:28
Season 40 Episode 4038
Northern Lights
Bob Ross creates an incredible scene of the notorious lights of the northern sky.
Dock Scene
27:12
Season 40 Episode 4037
Dock Scene
Bob Ross paints an old dockside pier.
Cabin in the Woods
26:06
Season 40 Episode 4036
Cabin in the Woods
Mysteries unfold in a Bob Ross black canvas masterpiece!
Woodland Peace
26:34
Season 40 Episode 4035
Woodland Peace
Nicholas Hankins shows us how to create an inviting Bob Ross styled woodland scene.
Hidden Stream
27:00
Season 40 Episode 4034
Hidden Stream
A real Bob Ross painting favorite that pleases the eye.
Mountain Glory
27:21
Season 40 Episode 4033
Mountain Glory
Bob Ross paints an all-in-one beautiful landscape scene.
Night Light
26:26
Season 40 Episode 4032
Night Light
Bob Ross paints a stormy coastline.
Dark Waterfall
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27:06
Season 40 Episode 4031
Dark Waterfall
Watch Bob Ross create a wonderful little waterfall in the middle of an autumn forest.
Midnight Breaker
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26:34
Season 40 Episode 4030
Midnight Breaker
A dramatic Bob Ross seascape, painted masterfully by Nicholas Hankins today.
Covered Bridge
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26:33
Season 40 Episode 4029
Covered Bridge
Bob Ross paints a country covered-bridge, a painting you won't want to miss!
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