
The Joy of Painting — Season 4
We don’t make mistakes, we just have happy accidents.
About this season
Season 4 of The Joy of Painting with Bob Ross features the following wonderful painting instructions: Purple Splendor, Tranquil Valley, Majestic Mountains, Winter Sawscape, Evening Seascape, Warm Summer Day, Cabin in the Woods, Wetlands, Cool Waters, Quiet Woods, Northwest Majesty, Autumn Days, and Mountain Challenge.
Episodes (13)

1. Purple Splendor
5.0Aired 5 September 1984 • 27 min
Bob Ross will fascinate you with this crimson winter scene, where cabin and snow are virtually undisturbed and the evergreens are full.

2. Tranquil Valley
Aired 12 September 1984 • 26 min
Envision yourself in a world of purple mountain tops and glistening waters that reflect the glowing sky; a magical Bob Ross scene!

3. Majestic Mountains
Aired 19 September 1984 • 27 min
On a clear day Bob Ross creates an almighty mountain captured by a clear blue sky – another spectacular masterpiece on canvas.

4. Winter Sawscape
Aired 26 September 1984 • 26 min
Something new and different -- paint a wintry country scene on a wooden sawblade with guest artist Dorothy Dent.

5. Evening Seascape
Aired 3 October 1984 • 27 min
Feel the cool breeze and admire the beauty of turbulent waves, jagged cliffs and dark night skies -- Bob Ross paints a west coast seascape.

6. Warm Summer Day
Aired 10 October 1984 • 26 min
Grab a cold lemonade and follow along with Bob Ross as he leads you through wooded beauty into a hot summer swimming spot.

7. Cabin in the Woods
Aired 17 October 1984 • 26 min
Enjoy the peacefulness of the calm evening as you take a walk with Bob Ross through the enchanted timber lands just before nightfall.

8. Wetlands
Aired 24 October 1984 • 26 min
Feel the warm swampy air and admire the overgrown trees with hanging Spanish moss and velvety bushes … all Bob Ross style of course!

9. Cool Waters
Aired 31 October 1984 • 27 min
Bob Ross captures the beauty of Alaska on canvas: clear skies, soft cottony clouds, snow covered mountains and breathtaking crystal lake.

10. Quiet Woods
Aired 7 November 1984 • 26 min
Bob Ross takes you on a journey through the majestic forest where you can smell the sweet aroma of pines and taste cool mist in the air.

11. Northwest Majesty
Aired 14 November 1984 • 26 min
Tall leafy trees, almighty mountains and puffy white clouds; a fresh and innovative painting by guest artist Diane Andre.

12. Autumn Days
Aired 21 November 1984 • 26 min
In the still of the night, trees reflect off the glistening pond and cool breeze of blows as Bob Ross takes you on this black canvas adventure.

13. Mountain Challenge
Aired 28 November 1984 • 26 min
Here it is! Impressive skies, misty waters and snowy mountains – completed by Bob Ross using just his specially designed painting knife!