The BEST episodes of The Joy of Painting season 8
Every episode of The Joy of Painting season 8, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Joy of Painting season 8!
Artist Bob Ross takes you to his magical world of happy trees and teaches the laymen step by step how to create wonderful works of art using his trademark wet-on-wet technique.
#1 - Mountain Range
Season 8 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/13/1986
Guest painter Steve Ross uses lots of color in this stirring depiction of giant peaks behind foothills opening onto a smooth lake.
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#2 - Northern Lights
Season 8 - Episode 13 - Aired 3/27/1986
Bob Ross begins with a black canvas to create this startling rendition of a snowy landscape with the notorious lights of the northern sky.
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#3 - Cactus at Sunset
Season 8 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/6/1986
A path of cacti and rocks lead right up to a bold sun setting in a dramatic red sky, all from the delicate motions of Bob Ross’ paint brush.
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#4 - Majestic Pine
Season 8 - Episode 9 - Aired 2/27/1986
Bob Ross paints a golden field of sparse pines and other greenery inside the unique shape of a tapered rectangle with cut-in corners.
#5 - Misty Rolling Hills
Season 8 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/2/1986
Bob Ross creates soft purple sky and tall trees that almost seem to float in the hazy foothills of a distant, blue-grey mountain.
#6 - Bubbling Mountain Brook
Season 8 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/6/1986
A playful brook appears the perfect complement to a range of rugged mountains in this Bob Ross setting on canvas.
#7 - Hunter's Haven
Season 8 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/30/1986
Bob Ross’ exciting use of blue, yellow and orange hues brings vibrancy to this wood side setting and dream cabin beside a clear blue lake.
#8 - Waterside Way
Season 8 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/23/1986
A wilderness path leads you to the side of a still lake in a setting that Bob Ross accents with an abundance of trees.
#9 - Lakeside Cabin
Season 8 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/9/1986
A cabin has found a peaceful resting place amongst a warm setting of lush, lakeside greenery in this wonderful oval creation by Bob Ross.
#10 - Warm Winter Day
Season 8 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/16/1986
The field of snow and the little cabin yield to the bright, orange sun -- Bob Ross conveys harmony in this cold, but cozy scene.
#11 - Lonely Retreat
Season 8 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/20/1986
A real Bob Ross favorite – he uses blue and red highlights to accentuate the drama and beauty of a snow-bound cabin at sunset.
#12 - Foot of the Mountain
Season 8 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/20/1986
A lake and some tall trees pay homage to a commanding mountain in the background, as a cabin stands nearby -- a classic Bob Ross creation.
#13 - Winter Hideaway
Season 8 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/13/1986
Bob Ross puts a lonesome cabin in the middle of a snowy setting as an unexpected place of respite for the weary traveler.