The Joy of Painting — Season 18
We don’t make mistakes, we just have happy accidents.
About this season
Season 18 of The Joy of Painting with Bob Ross features the following wonderful painting instructions: Half-Oval Vignette, Absolutely Autumn, Mountain Seclusion, Crimson Oval, Autumn Exhibition, Majestic Peaks, Golden Morning Mist, Winter Lace, Seascape Fantasy, Double Oval Stream, Enchanted Forest, Southwest Serenity, and Rippling Waters.
Episodes (13)
1. Half-Oval Vignette
Aired 5 July 1989 • 27 min
Bob Ross illustrates the illusion of infinity as mountain and water fade into the distance, created in a lovely half-oval painting.
2. Absolutely Autumn
Aired 12 July 1989 • 27 min
Rich, soft colors prove that fall has arrived! Join Bob Ross as he paints a quiet pond and surrounding foliage preparing themselves for a season of slumber.
3. Mountain Seclusion
Aired 19 July 1989 • 27 min
Travel to a lonely hidden cabin in the frozen mountainous north country with Bob Ross -- another black canvas masterpiece to fall in love with.
4. Crimson Oval
Aired 26 July 1989 • 27 min
Shades of luscious red, lavender and gold surround a bubbling brook flowing through a serene oval painting by television’s favorite painter Bob Ross.
5. Autumn Exhibition
Aired 2 August 1989 • 27 min
Enjoy a casual stroll down the pathway overlooking a quiet pond and breathe in the cool crisp fall air! Bob Ross takes you through this magnificent season.
6. Majestic Peaks
Aired 9 August 1989 • 27 min
Join Bob Ross as he paints some of Nature’s most awesome creations – magnificent snow-covered mountains! Beauty you just have to experience.
7. Golden Morning Mist
Aired 16 August 1989 • 27 min
Stroll into the quiet stillness of early daybreak with Bob Ross as he captures the essence of a sun shrouded forest on canvas.
8. Winter Lace
Aired 23 August 1989 • 27 min
Snow-covered trees and shrubs appear to be dressed in finest lace among the soft glows of winter. A unique Bob Ross painting!
9. Seascape Fantasy
Aired 30 August 1989 • 27 min
Such magnificence in sky and sea! Watch the creative brushes of Bob Ross as he paints an ocean view of incredible beauty.
10. Double Oval Stream
Aired 6 September 1989 • 27 min
Bob Ross creates a gentle brook flowing from one oval to another, under the protective branches and foliage of stately birch trees.
11. Enchanted Forest
Aired 13 September 1989 • 27 min
Enjoy this fascinating experience of watching Bob Ross bring these deep dark woods alive; incredible magic on a partial black canvas.
12. Southwest Serenity
Aired 20 September 1989 • 27 min
Drink in the astonishing beauty of a spectacular desert as you ride down a well traveled road with the amazing brushes of Bob Ross.
13. Rippling Waters
Aired 27 September 1989 • 27 min
A gentle bubbling stream in the midst of the forest – Bob Ross invites you to share the serenity of Nature’s escape with this delightful painting.