The BEST episodes of The Joy of Painting season 16
Every episode of The Joy of Painting season 16, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Joy of Painting season 16!
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 - Contemplative Lady
Season 16 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/21/1988
Guest artist John Thamm easily creates a realistic face and head form on a shellacked surface with just a few intriguing strokes.
#2 - That Time of Year
Season 16 - Episode 10 - Aired 9/18/1988
Steve Ross captures a real 'dreamscape' on canvas -- soft rolling hills, birch trees and pretty lake; paint along and add your own touches. Colors used: Titanium White, Phthalo Blue, Alizarin Crimson, Bright Red, Van Dyke Brown, Midnight Black, Indian Yellow, Cadmium Yellow, Sap Green
#3 - Waterfall Wonder
Season 16 - Episode 11 - Aired 9/25/1988
One of nature's perfect creations -- the misty, splashing waterfall -- is painted by Bob Ross, in all its magnificent splendor. Colors used: Titanium White, Phthalo Blue, Midnight Black, Dark Sienna, Van Dyke Brown, Alizarin Crimson, Sap Green, Cadmium Yellow, Yellow Ochre, Indian Yellow; Black Gesso
#4 - Mighty Mountain Lake
Season 16 - Episode 12 - Aired 10/2/1988
See the amazing glacier-like peaks Bob Ross creates in this icy panorama; grab your painting knife and do this one too. Colors used: Titanium White, Prussian Blue, Midnight Black, Dark Sienna, Van Dyke Brown, Alizarin Crimson, Sap Green, Cadmium Yellow, Yellow Ochre, Indian Yellow, Bright Red
#5 - Wooded Stream Oval
Season 16 - Episode 13 - Aired 10/9/1988
Watch and learn as Bob Ross unfolds this beautifully soft wooded scene with gently rippling brook, all inside an oval shape. Colors used: Titanium White, Phthalo Blue, Midnight Black, Dark Sienna, Van Dyke Brown, Alizarin Crimson, Sap Green, Cadmium Yellow, Yellow Ochre, Indian Yellow, Bright Red; Black Gesso
#6 - Two Seasons
Season 16 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/17/1988
Take a little walk with Bob Ross as he shows you how to create the same mountain landscape setting in both summer and winter! Colors used: Titanium White, Phthalo Green, Phthalo Blue, Prussian Blue, Midnight Black, Dark Sienna, Van Dyke Brown, Alizarin Crimson, Sap Green, Cadmium Yellow, Yellow Ochre, Indian Yellow, Bright Red
#7 - Double Oval Fantasy
Season 16 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/14/1988
Bob Ross shows you how two beautiful mountain and evergreen oval scenes can be harmonized into one memorable masterpiece. Colors used: Titanium White, Phthalo Green, Phthalo Blue, Prussian Blue, Midnight Black, Dark Sienna, Van Dyke Brown, Alizarin Crimson, Sap Green, Cadmium Yellow, Yellow Ochre, Indian Yellow, Bright Red
#8 - High Tide
Season 16 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/4/1988
Bob Ross' gentle brush strokes create bending palm trees on the edge of a sea coast, just before the water reaches its high point. Colors used: Titanium White, Phthalo Blue, Midnight Black, Dark Sienna, Van Dyke Brown, Alizarin Crimson, Sap Green, Cadmium Yellow, Yellow Ochre, Indian Yellow, Bright Red; Black Gesso
#9 - Nestled Cabin
Season 16 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/24/1988
Out of nowhere appears an unexpected find -- a weathered cottage in the deep forest that Bob Ross places there, in an already perfect setting. Colors used: Titanium White, Phthalo Blue, Midnight Black, Dark Sienna, Van Dyke Brown, Alizarin Crimson, Sap Green, Cadmium Yellow, Yellow Ochre, Indian Yellow, Bright Red
#10 - Barn in Snow Oval
Season 16 - Episode 9 - Aired 9/11/1988
You'll love this super big snow-bundled country structure by Bob Ross - it's in an oval, and watch for a little surprise too! Colors used: Titanium White, Phthalo Blue, Midnight Black, Dark Sienna, Van Dyke Brown, Alizarin Crimson,Yellow Ochre
#11 - Wintertime Discovery
Season 16 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/31/1988
Imagine stumbling upon this little surprise cabin and shed, nestled in the snow drifts! Bob Ross shows you how easy it is to paint. Colors used: Titanium White, Phthalo Blue, Prussian Blue, Midnight Black, Dark Sienna, Van Dyke Brown, Alizarin Crimson, Cadmium Yellow, Yellow Ochre, Indian Yellow, Bright Red
#12 - Mountain Mirage Wood Shape
Season 16 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/7/1988
Real or imaginary? It doesn't matter which as Bob Ross captures a great mountain and forest scene on specially cut plywood! Colors used: Titanium White, Phthalo Blue, Prussian Blue, Midnight Black, Dark Sienna, Van Dyke Brown, Alizarin Crimson, Sap Green, Cadmium Yellow, Yellow Ochre, Indian Yellow, Bright Red
#13 - Deep Woods
Season 16 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/28/1988
Bob Ross creates a breathtaking, misty wooded scene with tiny trickling creek that's fast and easy to recreate. Colors used: Titanium White, Phthalo Blue, Midnight Black, Dark Sienna, Van Dyke Brown, Alizarin Crimson, Sap Green, Cadmium Yellow, Yellow Ochre, Bright Red