The Joy of Painting — Season 17
We don’t make mistakes, we just have happy accidents.
About this season
Season 17 of The Joy of Painting with Bob Ross features the following wonderful painting instructions: Golden Mist Oval, The Old Home Place, Soothing Vista, Stormy Seas, Country Time, A Mild Winter’s Day, Spectacular Waterfall, View from the Park, Lake View, Old Country Mill, Morning Walk, Nature’s Splendor, and Mountain Beauty.
Episodes (13)
1. Golden Mist Oval
Aired 4 January 1989 • 27 min
Bob Ross creates an oval scene with warm brown and gold tones that captures the essence of a lonely forest river.
2. The Old Home Place
Aired 11 January 1989 • 27 min
Travel with Bob Ross along the country back roads as he paints a quiet little home on a meadow with a beautiful, serene sky.
3. Soothing Vista
Aired 18 January 1989 • 27 min
Surround yourself with this gorgeous Bob Ross painting; there’s plenty of thick, velvety green grass, trees and foliage to just lose yourself in!
4. Stormy Seas
Aired 25 January 1989 • 27 min
Such magnificent power and vibrant color in the sea and sky! Watch Bob Ross as he tries to tame this beautiful ocean painting.
5. Country Time
Aired 1 February 1989 • 27 min
Looking back to those ‘days of old’, Bob Ross paints a delightful little fishing village with luscious leafy trees in an oval.
6. A Mild Winter's Day
Aired 8 February 1989 • 27 min
Winter scenes don’t have to be cold! With a touch of the sun’s warmth, Bob Ross turns the chill of winter into a golden day.
7. Spectacular Waterfall
Aired 15 February 1989 • 27 min
Grandest of mountains overlooking an incredibly breathtaking waterfall … a Bob Ross painting you must see to believe!
8. View from the Park
Aired 22 February 1989 • 27 min
A tribute to all Bob Ross friends in New York City, this painting is simply full of exciting cut-out shapes and surprises!
9. Lake View
Aired 1 March 1989 • 27 min
For as far as the eye can see -- beautiful rolling hills, birch trees and soft watery reflections; undoubtedly guest artist Steve Ross at his finest.
10. Old Country Mill
Aired 8 March 1989 • 27 min
Rich colors and abundant softness make this such a beautiful Bob Ross painting; detailed mill and waterwheel make it special.
11. Morning Walk
Aired 15 March 1989 • 27 min
Haven’t you always imagined walking through one of Bob Ross’ beautiful landscape paintings? Watch as he makes a dream come true!
12. Nature's Splendor
Aired 22 March 1989 • 27 min
Bob Ross paints the very best of nature -- stately evergreens and cool, still waters standing before a glorious brown mountain. A real beauty!
13. Mountain Beauty
Aired 29 March 1989 • 27 min
Guest artist Dana Jester creates a Bob Ross-style mountain scene with dignified foothills and evergreens, and super vibrant bushes.