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The Joy of Painting

Season 4

1984 · 13 episodes

Season 4 of The Joy of Painting with Bob Ross features the following wonderful painting instructions: Purple Splendor, Tranquil Valley, Majestic Mountains, Winter Sawscape, Evening Seascape, Warm Summer Day, Cabin in the Woods, Wetlands, Cool Waters, Quiet Woods, Northwest Majesty, Autumn Days, and Mountain Challenge.

  1. 1. Purple Splendor

    1984-09-05 · 27m

    Bob Ross will fascinate you with this crimson winter scene, where cabin and snow are virtually undisturbed and the evergreens are full.

  2. 2. Tranquil Valley

    1984-09-12 · 26m

    Envision yourself in a world of purple mountain tops and glistening waters that reflect the glowing sky; a magical Bob Ross scene!

  3. 3. Majestic Mountains

    1984-09-19 · 27m

    On a clear day Bob Ross creates an almighty mountain captured by a clear blue sky – another spectacular masterpiece on canvas.

  4. 4. Winter Sawscape

    1984-09-26 · 26m

    Something new and different -- paint a wintry country scene on a wooden sawblade with guest artist Dorothy Dent.

  5. 5. Evening Seascape

    1984-10-03 · 27m

    Feel the cool breeze and admire the beauty of turbulent waves, jagged cliffs and dark night skies -- Bob Ross paints a west coast seascape.

  6. 6. Warm Summer Day

    1984-10-10 · 26m

    Grab a cold lemonade and follow along with Bob Ross as he leads you through wooded beauty into a hot summer swimming spot.

  7. 7. Cabin in the Woods

    1984-10-17 · 26m

    Enjoy the peacefulness of the calm evening as you take a walk with Bob Ross through the enchanted timber lands just before nightfall.

  8. 8. Wetlands

    1984-10-24 · 26m

    Feel the warm swampy air and admire the overgrown trees with hanging Spanish moss and velvety bushes … all Bob Ross style of course!

  9. 9. Cool Waters

    1984-10-31 · 27m

    Bob Ross captures the beauty of Alaska on canvas: clear skies, soft cottony clouds, snow covered mountains and breathtaking crystal lake.

  10. 10. Quiet Woods

    1984-11-07 · 26m

    Bob Ross takes you on a journey through the majestic forest where you can smell the sweet aroma of pines and taste cool mist in the air.

  11. 11. Northwest Majesty

    1984-11-14 · 26m

    Tall leafy trees, almighty mountains and puffy white clouds; a fresh and innovative painting by guest artist Diane Andre.

  12. 12. Autumn Days

    1984-11-21 · 26m

    In the still of the night, trees reflect off the glistening pond and cool breeze of blows as Bob Ross takes you on this black canvas adventure.

  13. 13. Mountain Challenge

    1984-11-28 · 26m

    Here it is! Impressive skies, misty waters and snowy mountains – completed by Bob Ross using just his specially designed painting knife!

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