The Joy of Painting — Season 15
We don’t make mistakes, we just have happy accidents.
About this season
Season 15 of The Joy of Painting with Bob Ross features the following wonderful painting instructions: Splendor of Winter, Colors of Nature, Grandpa’s Barn, Peaceful Reflections, Hidden Winter Moon Oval, Waves of Wonder, Cabin by the Pond, Fall Stream, Christmas Eve Snow, Forest Down Oval, Pathway to Autumn, Deep Forest Lake, and Peaks of Majesty
Episodes (13)
1. Splendor of Winter
Aired 27 April 1988 • 27 min
The stillness of a winter’s day, with happy sun shining bright in the sky, can be beautifully captured on canvas, and Bob Ross shows you how.
2. Colors of Nature
Aired 4 May 1988 • 27 min
Bob Ross uses a little imagination and lots of color to create this soft, luxurious early autumn lake scene.
3. Grandpa's Barn
Aired 11 May 1988 • 27 min
Old-time memories are conjured up by the sight of this lonesome big barn that Bob Ross places on the edge of a forest.
4. Peaceful Reflections
Aired 18 May 1988 • 27 min
Bob Ross uncovers the extraordinary loveliness of nature, reflected in the mirror surface of a lake in front of a mountain.
5. Hidden Winter Moon Oval
Aired 25 May 1988 • 27 min
The effective use of striking blue tones allows Bob Ross to produce a winter night scene, complete with sweet cabin, inside an oval!
6. Waves of Wonder
Aired 1 June 1988 • 27 min
The versatility of Bob Ross’ easy method is dramatically illustrated by this mighty tide crashing into a rock-lined shore.
7. Cabin by the Pond
Aired 8 June 1988 • 27 min
Bob Ross creates a fisherman’s hideaway in the form of a secluded shanty-home nestled beside a smooth little lake.
8. Fall Stream
Aired 15 June 1988 • 27 min
A spunky little river meanders its way through an autumn hillside bursting with splashes of color, as only Bob Ross can create!
9. Christmas Eve Snow
Aired 22 June 1988 • 27 min
Bob Ross gently places a little old church house upon a bed of snow in front of giant frost-covered mountains in the background.
10. Forest Down Oval
Aired 29 June 1988 • 27 min
Bob Ross allows the greenery of a deep grove to be barely visible in the light of early morning – all tucked inside an oval.
11. Pathway to Autumn
Aired 6 July 1988 • 27 min
The splendor of fall is produced by Bob Ross’ red, orange and brown grasses and foliage, softly complimenting a rugged little shed.
12. Deep Forest Lake
Aired 13 July 1988 • 27 min
A dark mere almost completely shielded from the sunlight by a thick growth of soft leafy trees is Bob Ross’ lovely painting today.
13. Peaks of Majesty
Aired 20 July 1988 • 27 min
Bob Ross paints a still lake that captures the reflection of some trees as a range of rugged mountains stand guard in the background.