The Joy of Painting - Season 8

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Misty Rolling Hills

1 - Misty Rolling Hills

Air Date: January 2, 1986

Bob Ross creates soft purple sky and tall trees that almost seem to float in the hazy foothills of a distant, blue-grey mountain.

Lakeside Cabin

2 - Lakeside Cabin

Air Date: January 9, 1986

A cabin has found a peaceful resting place amongst a warm setting of lush, lakeside greenery in this wonderful oval creation by Bob Ross.

Warm Winter Day

3 - Warm Winter Day

Air Date: January 16, 1986

The field of snow and the little cabin yield to the bright, orange sun -- Bob Ross conveys harmony in this cold, but cozy scene.

Waterside Way

4 - Waterside Way

Air Date: January 23, 1986

A wilderness path leads you to the side of a still lake in a setting that Bob Ross accents with an abundance of trees.

Hunter's Haven

5 - Hunter's Haven

Air Date: January 30, 1986

Bob Ross’ exciting use of blue, yellow and orange hues brings vibrancy to this wood side setting and dream cabin beside a clear blue lake.

Bubbling Mountain Brook

6 - Bubbling Mountain Brook

Air Date: February 6, 1986

A playful brook appears the perfect complement to a range of rugged mountains in this Bob Ross setting on canvas.

Winter Hideaway

7 - Winter Hideaway

Air Date: February 13, 1986

Bob Ross puts a lonesome cabin in the middle of a snowy setting as an unexpected place of respite for the weary traveler.

Foot of the Mountain

8 - Foot of the Mountain

Air Date: February 20, 1986

A lake and some tall trees pay homage to a commanding mountain in the background, as a cabin stands nearby -- a classic Bob Ross creation.

Majestic Pine

9 - Majestic Pine

Air Date: February 27, 1986

For the 100th episode of The Joy Of Painting, Bob Ross paints a golden field of sparse pines and other greenery inside the unique shape of a tapered rectangle with cut-in corners.

Cactus at Sunset

10 - Cactus at Sunset

Air Date: March 6, 1986

A path of cacti and rocks lead right up to a bold sun setting in a dramatic red sky, all from the delicate motions of Bob Ross’ paint brush.

Mountain Range

11 - Mountain Range

Air Date: March 13, 1986

Guest painter Steve Ross uses lots of color in this stirring depiction of giant peaks behind foothills opening onto a smooth lake.

Lonely Retreat

12 - Lonely Retreat

Air Date: March 20, 1986

A real Bob Ross favorite – he uses blue and red highlights to accentuate the drama and beauty of a snow-bound cabin at sunset.

Northern Lights

13 - Northern Lights

Air Date: March 27, 1986

Bob Ross begins with a black canvas to create this startling rendition of a snowy landscape with the notorious lights of the northern sky.