The Best Episodes of The Joy of Painting Season 15

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   5.6/10(31 votes)

   #1 - Splendor of Winter

   S15:E14/27/1988

   The stillness of a winter’s day, with happy sun shining bright in the sky, can be beautifully captured on canvas, and Bob Ross shows you how.

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   5.2/10(24 votes)

   #2 - Colors of Nature

   S15:E25/4/1988

   Bob Ross uses a little imagination and lots of color to create this soft, luxurious early autumn lake scene.

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   5.3/10(25 votes)

   #3 - Grandpa's Barn

   S15:E35/11/1988

   Old-time memories are conjured up by the sight of this lonesome big barn that Bob Ross places on the edge of a forest.

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   5.1/10(24 votes)

   #4 - Peaceful Reflections

   S15:E45/18/1988

   Bob Ross uncovers the extraordinary loveliness of nature, reflected in the mirror surface of a lake in front of a mountain.

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   5.7/10(29 votes)

   #5 - Hidden Winter Moon Oval

   S15:E55/25/1988

   The effective use of striking blue tones allows Bob Ross to produce a winter night scene, complete with sweet cabin, inside an oval!

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   5.5/10(27 votes)

   #6 - Waves of Wonder

   S15:E66/1/1988

   The versatility of Bob Ross’ easy method is dramatically illustrated by this mighty tide crashing into a rock-lined shore.

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7. 

   5.3/10(25 votes)

   #7 - Cabin by the Pond

   S15:E76/8/1988

   Bob Ross creates a fisherman’s hideaway in the form of a secluded shanty-home nestled beside a smooth little lake.

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   4.7/10(22 votes)

   #8 - Fall Stream

   S15:E86/15/1988

   A spunky little river meanders its way through an autumn hillside bursting with splashes of color, as only Bob Ross can create!

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   5.5/10(27 votes)

   #9 - Christmas Eve Snow

   S15:E96/22/1988

   Bob Ross gently places a little old church house upon a bed of snow in front of giant frost-covered mountains in the background.

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    5.2/10(23 votes)

    #10 - Forest Down Oval

    S15:E106/29/1988

    Bob Ross allows the greenery of a deep grove to be barely visible in the light of early morning – all tucked inside an oval.

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    4.5/10(21 votes)

    #11 - Pathway to Autumn

    S15:E117/6/1988

    The splendor of fall is produced by Bob Ross’ red, orange and brown grasses and foliage, softly complimenting a rugged little shed.

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    4.8/10(21 votes)

    #12 - Deep Forest Lake

    S15:E127/13/1988

    A dark mere almost completely shielded from the sunlight by a thick growth of soft leafy trees is Bob Ross’ lovely painting today.

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    5.3/10(26 votes)

    #13 - Peaks of Majesty

    S15:E137/20/1988

    Bob Ross paints a still lake that captures the reflection of some trees as a range of rugged mountains stand guard in the background.

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