← The Joy of Painting

Season 3

13 episodes · 1984

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.

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    Mountain Retreat

    Jan 4, 198427 min★ 7.6

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

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    Blue Moon

    Jan 11, 198426 min★ 7.6

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

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    Bubbling Stream

    Jan 18, 198426 min★ 7.6

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

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    Winter Night

    Jan 25, 198426 min★ 7.6

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

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    Distant Hills

    Feb 1, 198427 min★ 7.5

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

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    Covered Bridge

    Feb 8, 198426 min★ 7.5

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

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    Quiet Inlet

    Feb 15, 198426 min★ 7.5

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

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    Night Light

    Feb 22, 198426 min★ 7.5

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

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    The Old Mill

    Feb 29, 198427 min★ 7.7

    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.

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    Campfire

    Mar 7, 198426 min★ 7.9

    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.

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    Rustic Barn

    Mar 14, 198426 min★ 7.6

    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.

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    Hidden Lake

    Mar 21, 198426 min★ 7.5

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

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    Peaceful Waters

    Mar 28, 198427 min★ 7.5

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