The Joy of Painting — Season 7
We don’t make mistakes, we just have happy accidents.
About this season
Season 7 of The Joy of Painting with Bob Ross features the following wonderful painting instructions: Winter Cabin, Secluded Lake, Evergreens at Sunset, Mountain Cabin, Portrait of Sally, Misty Waterfall, Barn at Sunset, Mountain Splendor, Lake by Mountain, Mountain Glory, Grey Winter, Dock Scene, and Dark Waterfall
Episodes (13)
1. Winter Cabin
Aired 2 October 1985 • 28 min
In the midst of a cold, wintry forest, Bob Ross gently places a magical little wooden shanty upon a bed of soft snow.
2. Secluded Lake
Aired 9 October 1985 • 27 min
With brush in hand, Bob Ross leads you on a summertime nature walk, as you uncover the beauty of leafy trees and pond.
3. Evergreens at Sunset
Aired 16 October 1985 • 27 min
Using a different technique or two, Bob Ross creates a fascinating scene – watch the sun drop below the horizon, just behind the shadow of trees.
4. Mountain Cabin
Aired 23 October 1985 • 26 min
To capture the innocence of a stream-side cottage, Bob Ross creates a giant mountain standing majestically in the distance.
5. Portrait of Sally
Aired 30 October 1985 • 27 min
Visiting artist, Ben Stahl, uses a more traditional painting method to bring out the coy loveliness of a little girl.
6. Misty Waterfall
Aired 6 November 1985 • 27 min
Bob Ross helps a timid little stream find its way to a delightful waterfall, while gazing upon a forest of elegant trees.
7. Barn at Sunset
Aired 13 November 1985 • 27 min
Bob Ross paints an expansive barn appearing half-covered in a snowy setting of frost bitten foliage and sun-kissed sky.
8. Mountain Splendor
Aired 20 November 1985 • 27 min
It’s almost fall, and Bob Ross captures the undaunted power and charm of a mighty brown mountain surveying its rustic surroundings.
9. Lake by Mountain
Aired 27 November 1985 • 28 min
Talented guest painter Steve Ross shows you how to create a mirror-like lake spanning the width of snowy peaks and foothills.
10. Mountain Glory
Aired 4 December 1985 • 27 min
Layers and layers of mountains, as far as the eye can see -- Bob Ross shows us the secret to creating a larger-than-life landscape.
11. Grey Winter
Aired 11 December 1985 • 27 min
Bob Ross uses monochromatic tones to convey the icy coldness of a silvery lake surrounded by lacy trees and bushes – brr!
12. Dock Scene
Aired 18 December 1985 • 27 min
An abandoned shipping boat hugs a pier in a water scene that Bob Ross completes with some charming old dockside storage sheds.
13. Dark Waterfall
Aired 25 December 1985 • 26 min
Watch Bob Ross create a sweet little waterfall in the middle of a protective forest of glorious early autumn foliage.