The BEST episodes of The Joy of Painting season 17
Every episode of The Joy of Painting season 17, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Joy of Painting season 17!
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 - Morning Walk
Season 17 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/15/1989
Haven't you always imagined walking through one of Bob Ross' beautiful landscape paintings? Watch as he makes a dream come true!
#2 - A Mild Winter's Day
Season 17 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/8/1989
Winter scenes don't have to be cold! With a touch of the sun's warmth, Bob Ross turns the chill of winter into a golden day. Colors used: Titanium White, Phthalo Blue, Midnight Black, Dark Sienna, Van Dyke Brown, Alizarin Crimson, Cadmium Yellow, Yellow Ochre, Indian Yellow, Bright Red
#3 - View From the Park
Season 17 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/22/1989
A tribute to all Bob Ross friends in New York City, this painting is simply full of exciting cut-out shapes and surprises!
#4 - Stormy Seas
Season 17 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/25/1989
Such magnificent power and vibrant color in the sea and sky! Watch Bob Ross as he tries to tame this beautiful ocean painting. Colors used: Titanium White, Phthalo Blue, Midnight Black, Dark Sienna, Van Dyke Brown, Alizarin Crimson, Cadmium Yellow, Yellow Ochre, Bright Red
#5 - Country Time
Season 17 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/1/1989
Looking back to those 'days of old', Bob Ross paints a delightful little fishing village with luscious leafy trees in an oval. 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
#6 - Old Country Mill
Season 17 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/8/1989
Rich colors and abundant softness make this such a beautiful Bob Ross painting; detailed mill and waterwheel make it special.
#7 - Nature's Splendor
Season 17 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/22/1989
Bob Ross paints the very best of nature -- stately evergreens and cool, still waters standing before a glorious brown mountain. A real beauty!
#8 - The Old Home Place
Season 17 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/11/1989
Travel with Bob Ross along the country back roads as he paints a quiet little home on a meadow with a beautiful, serene sky. 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
#9 - Spectacular Waterfall
Season 17 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/15/1989
Grandest of mountains overlooking an incredibly breathtaking waterfall ... a Bob Ross painting you must see to believe!
#10 - Lake View
Season 17 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/1/1989
For as far as the eye can see -- beautiful rolling hills, birch trees and soft watery reflections; undoubtedly guest artist Steve Ross at his finest.
#11 - Soothing Vista
Season 17 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/18/1989
Surround yourself with this gorgeous Bob Ross painting; there's plenty of thick, velvety green grass, trees and foliage to just lose yourself in! 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
#12 - Golden Mist Oval
Season 17 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/4/1989
Bob Ross creates an oval scene with warm brown and gold tones that captures the essence of a lonely forest river. Colors used: Titanium White, Phthalo Blue, Midnight Black, Dark Sienna, Van Dyke Brown, Alizarin Crimson, Cadmium Yellow, Yellow Ochre, Bright Red
#13 - Mountain Beauty
Season 17 - Episode 13 - Aired 3/29/1989
Guest artist Dana Jester creates a Bob Ross-style mountain scene with dignified foothills and evergreens, and super vibrant bushes.