The Joy of Painting — Season 12
We don’t make mistakes, we just have happy accidents.
About this season
Season 12 of The Joy of Painting with Bob Ross features the following wonderful painting instructions: Golden Knoll, Mountain Reflections, Secluded Mountain, Bright Autumn Trees, Black Seascape, Steep Mountains, Quiet Mountains River, Evening Waterfall, Tropical Seascape, Mountain at Sunset, Soft Mountain Glow, Mountain in an Oval, and Winter Mountain.
Episodes (13)
1. Golden Knoll
Aired 29 April 1987 • 27 min
Bob Ross paints a beautiful monochromatic scene with delicate leafless trees and rich grassy meadow cuddling a sweet cottage.
2. Mountain Reflections
Aired 6 May 1987 • 27 min
With his trusty brushes, Bob Ross takes us to a beautiful lake hideaway nestled below a towering mountain.
3. Secluded Mountain
Aired 13 May 1987 • 27 min
Spend a relaxing half-hour with Bob Ross as he paints a mountain scene with soft, sloping grass cover, crystal lake and rocky banks.
4. Bright Autumn Trees
Aired 20 May 1987 • 27 min
A real viewer favorite, Bob Ross teaches us how to capture the exciting colors of autumn with trees, trees and trees galore!
5. Black Seascape
Aired 27 May 1987 • 27 min
Watch and learn as Bob Ross creates crashing waves in this moonlit setting – see what a simple black canvas can do.
6. Steep Mountains
Aired 3 June 1987 • 27 min
In this painting, Bob Ross presents a most statuesque ridge of peaks overlooking a little country home by the cove.
7. Quiet Mountains River
Aired 10 June 1987 • 27 min
So quickly, Bob Ross paints this beautiful and peaceful mountain valley – so many layers and layers on the canvas.
8. Evening Waterfall
Aired 17 June 1987 • 27 min
Bob Ross shares with us a truly unique ‘frame’ idea as he creates a fantastic river with rapids on black canvas.
9. Tropical Seascape
Aired 24 June 1987 • 28 min
Palm trees sway in the warm breeze as Bob Ross teaches us to paint a beautiful, sunny exotic little ocean masterpiece.
10. Mountain at Sunset
Aired 1 July 1987 • 27 min
Spend a half-hour with Bob Ross as he demonstrates the creation of the perfect brown-toned mountain scene – warm and wonderful!
11. Soft Mountain Glow
Aired 8 July 1987 • 27 min
Bob Ross’ project for today is an almost feathery, tranquil landscape setting at the base of a towering mountain.
12. Mountain in an Oval
Aired 15 July 1987 • 27 min
Watch as Bob Ross treats us to a mountain lake masterpiece enclosed in an oval – with bountiful foliage and bushes bursting out!
13. Winter Mountain
Aired 22 July 1987 • 27 min
Bob Ross’ icy-blue mountains, evergreens and lacy-like bush clusters capture the mood of a cold snowy day.