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The Joy of Painting

Season 3

1984 · 13 episodes

Season 3 of The Joy of Painting with Bob Ross features the following wonderful painting instructions: Mountain Retreat, Blue Moon, Bubbling Stream, Winter Night, Distant Hills, Covered Bridge, Quiet Inlet, Night Light, The Old Mill, Campfire, Rustic Barn, Hidden Lake, and Peaceful Waters.

  1. 1. Mountain Retreat

    1984-01-04 · 27m

    Bob Ross paints a beautiful summer getaway with rugged brown peaks, clear blue waters and a cozy little cabin too.

  2. 2. Blue Moon

    1984-01-11 · 26m

    Breathtaking skies, bending palms and waves that accentuate the cool night breeze. A one-of-a-kind masterpiece by Bob Ross.

  3. 3. Bubbling Stream

    1984-01-18 · 26m

    In the midst of the forest flows a stream that splashes and trickles endlessly along – Bob Ross depicts the true beauty of nature.

  4. 4. Winter Night

    1984-01-25 · 26m

    Bob Ross captures the stillness of cold darkness and rests a cozy little cabin atop a snow covered hill – a real black canvas favorite.

  5. 5. Distant Hills

    1984-02-01 · 27m

    Far, far away there rests a mountain nestled in misty clouds and foothills. Bob Ross creates a scene using soft, brilliant colors.

  6. 6. Covered Bridge

    1984-02-08 · 26m

    Enjoy this Bob Ross scene that includes luxurious green foliage and an old weathered trestle-bridge placed lovingly amongst all the beauty.

  7. 7. Quiet Inlet

    1984-02-15 · 26m

    Sneak away into the sounds of quiet waters, velvety green shrubs and distance foothills. Bob Ross creates a perfect scene of relaxation.

  8. 8. Night Light

    1984-02-22 · 26m

    In this dark breathtaking scene, Bob Ross creates an almost calm night with waves crashing against rocks and protective lighthouse.

  9. 9. The Old Mill

    1984-02-29 · 27m

    Journey into the country with Bob Ross and watch how he creates this magnificent painting by adding a large old mill into the heart of the forest.

  10. 10. Campfire

    1984-03-07 · 26m

    In this one-of-a-kind masterpiece, Bob Ross paints a vibrant golden red glow, complete with cowboy restin’ a while by the cracklin’ flames.

  11. 11. Rustic Barn

    1984-03-14 · 26m

    A beautiful fall scene -- Bob Ross uses the colors of nature to settle an old worn-down farm building into soft golden grassy bushes and trees.

  12. 12. Hidden Lake

    1984-03-21 · 26m

    Beneath a soft purple mountain range, lots of trees and bushes surround a secret little lake, as only Bob Ross can create on canvas.

  13. 13. Peaceful Waters

    1984-03-28 · 27m

    Talented guest artist Steve Ross creates clear blue skies, an almighty mountain and lake lined generously with trees and bushes.

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