The Best of the Joy of Painting
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Description
This series of episodes culled from the vast library of the late Bob Ross ("The Joy of Painting") features the soft-spoken host sharing his painting techniques, including his "wet-on-wet" technique, and creating some of his best-loved scenes. From a cabin in the majestic mountains or a covered bride to an owl in a country barn or an autumnal forest scene, Ross creates a complete work of art in each episode -- many of which feature his trademark "happy little clouds." His soothing tone and words of encouragement inspire those painting along at home, and entrance those just watching to see him create his nature scenes.
Upcoming Episodes
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Covered Bridge Oval
A frozen stream sits under a covered bridge. (30 minutes)
Schedule Channel Audio HD WNIT2 34.2 Stereo WNIT2 34.2 Stereo -
Early Autumn
A mountain oval depicts the first signs of autumn. (30 minutes)
Schedule Channel Audio HD WNIT HDTV 34.1 Stereo HD -
Wilderness Cabin
A secluded log cabin with a quiet pond and wilderness trees. (30 minutes)
Schedule Channel Audio HD WNIT2 34.2 Stereo -
Southwest Serenity
A Southwest desert. (30 minutes)
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High Tide
Bending palm trees sit on the edge of a sea coast, just before the water reaches high point. (30 minutes)
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Double Oval Fantasy
Painting two landscape ovals, harmonized into one piece on canvas. (30 minutes)
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Hazy Day
A rocky stream gently ripples through the forest mist. (30 minutes)
Schedule Channel Audio HD WNIT2 34.2 Stereo WNIT2 34.2 Stereo -
Frozen Beauty in Vignette
A snow-covered landscape with an icy pond and cabin. (30 minutes)
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Secluded Forest
Painting a deep, dark place in the forest on a vertical canvas. (30 minutes)
Schedule Channel Audio HD WNIT HDTV 34.1 Stereo HD -
Double Take
Two paintings -- summer and winter -- overlap on the same black canvas. (30 minutes)
Schedule Channel Audio HD WNIT2 34.2 Stereo WNIT2 34.2 Stereo WNIT2 34.2 Stereo -
Serenity
A huge old tree sits in the deep dark forest. (30 minutes)
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Florida's Glory
A beach and palm trees in the shape of the state of Florida. (30 minutes)
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Purple Haze
A vibrant landscape featuring shades of lavender, purple and blue, on black canvas. (30 minutes)
Schedule Channel Audio HD WNIT2 34.2 Stereo WNIT2 34.2 Stereo -
Winter Lace
Soft snowy trees and shrubs of winter live inside a dome-like shape on the canvas. (30 minutes)
Schedule Channel Audio HD WNIT2 34.2 Stereo WNIT2 34.2 Stereo WNIT2 34.2 Stereo -
Desert Hues
A springtime, western-style surprise in an oval cutout. (30 minutes)
Schedule Channel Audio HD WNIT HDTV 34.1 Stereo HD
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