Best of the Joy of Painting

The late Bob Ross delights and encourages the painting hobbyist. The soft-spoken Ross paints natural scenes, including his trademark "happy" clouds, mountains and trees, while soothingly offering words of encouragement to those painting at home.

Thu, Jul 25 11:30 P.M. Silver Falls     NH Create (11.4)

The soothing sounds of a cascading waterfall come to mind in this charming Bob Ross landscape - directly out of the pacific northwest, and from Nicholas Hankins' brushes.

Fri, Jul 26 5:30 A.M. Silver Falls     NH Create (11.4)

The soothing sounds of a cascading waterfall come to mind in this charming Bob Ross landscape - directly out of the pacific northwest, and from Nicholas Hankins' brushes.

Fri, Jul 26 11:30 A.M. Midnight Breaker     NH Create (11.4)

The glow of a midnight moon yields brilliant jewel tones in the surging surf of this dramatic Bob Ross seascape, painted masterfully by Nicholas Hankins today.

Sat, Jul 27 5:30 A.M. Midnight Breaker     NH Create (11.4)

The glow of a midnight moon yields brilliant jewel tones in the surging surf of this dramatic Bob Ross seascape, painted masterfully by Nicholas Hankins today.

Sat, Jul 27 6:00 A.M. Silver Falls     NHPBS (11.1)

The soothing sounds of a cascading waterfall come to mind in this charming Bob Ross landscape - directly out of the pacific northwest, and from Nicholas Hankins' brushes.

Sat, Jul 27 9:00 P.M. Midnight Breaker     NH Create (11.4)

The glow of a midnight moon yields brilliant jewel tones in the surging surf of this dramatic Bob Ross seascape, painted masterfully by Nicholas Hankins today.

Sat, Jul 27 9:30 P.M. Bright Autumn Trees     NH Create (11.4)

Bob Ross teaches us to capture the exciting colors of autumn on canvas in this spectacular exhibition of trees.

Sun, Jul 28 2:00 A.M. Midnight Breaker     NH Create (11.4)

The glow of a midnight moon yields brilliant jewel tones in the surging surf of this dramatic Bob Ross seascape, painted masterfully by Nicholas Hankins today.

Sun, Jul 28 2:30 A.M. Bright Autumn Trees     NH Create (11.4)

Bob Ross teaches us to capture the exciting colors of autumn on canvas in this spectacular exhibition of trees.

Mon, Jul 29 11:30 A.M. Dark Waterfall     NH Create (11.4)

Watch Bob Ross and his amazing paint brushes create a wonderful little waterfall in the middle of an early autumn forest.

Mon, Jul 29 11:30 P.M. Dark Waterfall     NH Create (11.4)

Watch Bob Ross and his amazing paint brushes create a wonderful little waterfall in the middle of an early autumn forest.

Tue, Jul 30 5:30 A.M. Dark Waterfall     NH Create (11.4)

Watch Bob Ross and his amazing paint brushes create a wonderful little waterfall in the middle of an early autumn forest.

Tue, Jul 30 11:30 A.M. Blue River     NH Create (11.4)

Armed with just a plain black canvas, Bob Ross shows us how to create crimson-y magic in today's riverside landscape.

Tue, Jul 30 11:30 P.M. Blue River     NH Create (11.4)

Armed with just a plain black canvas, Bob Ross shows us how to create crimson-y magic in today's riverside landscape.

Wed, Jul 31 5:30 A.M. Blue River     NH Create (11.4)

Armed with just a plain black canvas, Bob Ross shows us how to create crimson-y magic in today's riverside landscape.

Wed, Jul 31 11:30 A.M. Majestic Pine     NH Create (11.4)

Bob Ross paints a golden field of sparse pines and other greenery inside the unique shape with curved, cut-in corners.

Wed, Jul 31 11:30 P.M. Majestic Pine     NH Create (11.4)

Bob Ross paints a golden field of sparse pines and other greenery inside the unique shape with curved, cut-in corners.

Thu, Aug 1 5:30 A.M. Quiet Woods     NH Create (11.4)

Travel with Bob Ross into the silent misty forest and experience the breathtaking beauty of nature as it awakens from slumber.

Thu, Aug 1 11:30 A.M. Cabin In Sunset     NH Create (11.4)

Bob Ross teaches us the joy of painting with a bright, colorful sky, trees and cabin displayed on canvas!

Thu, Aug 1 11:30 P.M. Cabin In Sunset     NH Create (11.4)

Bob Ross teaches us the joy of painting with a bright, colorful sky, trees and cabin displayed on canvas!

Fri, Aug 2 5:30 A.M. Winter Mountain     NH Create (11.4)

In this painting, Bob Ross' icy blue mountains capture the mood of a cold winter's day.

Fri, Aug 2 11:30 A.M. Mountain at Sunset     NH Create (11.4)

Bob Ross demonstrates his unique painting method and shows how to create a beautiful brown mountain scene.

Sat, Aug 3 5:30 A.M. Mountain at Sunset     NH Create (11.4)

Bob Ross demonstrates his unique painting method and shows how to create a beautiful brown mountain scene.

Sat, Aug 3 6:00 A.M. Winter Hideaway     NHPBS (11.1)

With paint brush, Bob Ross places a lonesome cabin in the middle of a wintry setting - respite for the snow-weary traveler.

Sat, Aug 3 9:00 P.M. Mountain at Sunset     NH Create (11.4)

Bob Ross demonstrates his unique painting method and shows how to create a beautiful brown mountain scene.

Sat, Aug 3 9:30 P.M. Mountain Splendor     NH Create (11.4)

Bob Ross captures the undaunted power and charm of a glorius mountain surveying its surroundings - all on canvas!

Sun, Aug 4 2:00 A.M. Mountain at Sunset     NH Create (11.4)

Bob Ross demonstrates his unique painting method and shows how to create a beautiful brown mountain scene.

Sun, Aug 4 2:30 A.M. Mountain Splendor     NH Create (11.4)

Bob Ross captures the undaunted power and charm of a glorius mountain surveying its surroundings - all on canvas!

Mon, Aug 5 11:30 A.M. Misty Mountain Morning     NH Create (11.4)

Enjoy the view while Nicholas Hankins paints a sleepy, slow moving mountain river as it winds around towering evergreens in the valley; a real Bob Ross classic!

Mon, Aug 5 11:30 P.M. Misty Mountain Morning     NH Create (11.4)

Enjoy the view while Nicholas Hankins paints a sleepy, slow moving mountain river as it winds around towering evergreens in the valley; a real Bob Ross classic!

Tue, Aug 6 5:30 A.M. Misty Mountain Morning     NH Create (11.4)

Enjoy the view while Nicholas Hankins paints a sleepy, slow moving mountain river as it winds around towering evergreens in the valley; a real Bob Ross classic!

Tue, Aug 6 11:30 A.M. High Chanteau     NH Create (11.4)

Bob Ross and his fantastic brushes take us to a uniquely-shaped mountain side chalet today.

Tue, Aug 6 11:30 P.M. High Chanteau     NH Create (11.4)

Bob Ross and his fantastic brushes take us to a uniquely-shaped mountain side chalet today.

Wed, Aug 7 5:30 A.M. High Chanteau     NH Create (11.4)

Bob Ross and his fantastic brushes take us to a uniquely-shaped mountain side chalet today.

Wed, Aug 7 11:30 A.M. Misty Forest Oval     NH Create (11.4)

Bob Ross uses delicate Lavender and Green shades to paint this glimpse at a forest through an oval window.

Wed, Aug 7 11:30 P.M. Misty Forest Oval     NH Create (11.4)

Bob Ross uses delicate Lavender and Green shades to paint this glimpse at a forest through an oval window.

Thu, Aug 8 5:30 A.M. Misty Forest Oval     NH Create (11.4)

Bob Ross uses delicate Lavender and Green shades to paint this glimpse at a forest through an oval window.

Thu, Aug 8 11:30 A.M. Country Cabin     NH Create (11.4)

Today Bob Ross takes us to a small cabin nestled deep in the snowy forest.

Thu, Aug 8 11:30 P.M. Country Cabin     NH Create (11.4)

Today Bob Ross takes us to a small cabin nestled deep in the snowy forest.

Fri, Aug 9 5:30 A.M. Country Cabin     NH Create (11.4)

Today Bob Ross takes us to a small cabin nestled deep in the snowy forest.

Fri, Aug 9 11:30 A.M. Emerald Waters     NH Create (11.4)

Bob Ross uses beautiful shades of Green that burst from the canvas in this exciting display of nature's wonder.

Sat, Aug 10 5:30 A.M. Emerald Waters     NH Create (11.4)

Bob Ross uses beautiful shades of Green that burst from the canvas in this exciting display of nature's wonder.

Sat, Aug 10 6:00 A.M. Mountain Splendor     NHPBS (11.1)

Bob Ross captures the undaunted power and charm of a glorius mountain surveying its surroundings - all on canvas!

Sat, Aug 10 9:00 P.M. Emerald Waters     NH Create (11.4)

Bob Ross uses beautiful shades of Green that burst from the canvas in this exciting display of nature's wonder.

Sat, Aug 10 9:30 P.M. Misty Mountain Morning     NH Create (11.4)

Enjoy the view while Nicholas Hankins paints a sleepy, slow moving mountain river as it winds around towering evergreens in the valley; a real Bob Ross classic!

Sun, Aug 11 2:00 A.M. Emerald Waters     NH Create (11.4)

Bob Ross uses beautiful shades of Green that burst from the canvas in this exciting display of nature's wonder.

Sun, Aug 11 2:30 A.M. Misty Mountain Morning     NH Create (11.4)

Enjoy the view while Nicholas Hankins paints a sleepy, slow moving mountain river as it winds around towering evergreens in the valley; a real Bob Ross classic!

Mon, Aug 12 11:30 A.M. Storm's Arrival     NH Create (11.4)

Nicholas Hankins paints an evening thunderstorm that calls back to Bob Ross's final episode of The Joy of Painting for inspiration; a dazzling sunset framed by dark clouds and trees.

Mon, Aug 12 11:30 P.M. Storm's Arrival     NH Create (11.4)

Nicholas Hankins paints an evening thunderstorm that calls back to Bob Ross's final episode of The Joy of Painting for inspiration; a dazzling sunset framed by dark clouds and trees.

Tue, Aug 13 5:30 A.M. Storm's Arrival     NH Create (11.4)

Nicholas Hankins paints an evening thunderstorm that calls back to Bob Ross's final episode of The Joy of Painting for inspiration; a dazzling sunset framed by dark clouds and trees.

Tue, Aug 13 11:30 A.M. Quiet Inlet     NH Create (11.4)

An inlet is the perfect place to escape with your thoughts and enjoy the day.

Tue, Aug 13 11:30 P.M. Quiet Inlet     NH Create (11.4)

An inlet is the perfect place to escape with your thoughts and enjoy the day.

Wed, Aug 14 5:30 A.M. Quiet Inlet     NH Create (11.4)

An inlet is the perfect place to escape with your thoughts and enjoy the day.

Wed, Aug 14 11:30 A.M. Winter Oval     NH Create (11.4)

A beautiful snowy cabin scene painted inside an oval; this pleasing Bob Ross "trademark" is enjoyed by all.

Wed, Aug 14 11:30 P.M. Winter Oval     NH Create (11.4)

A beautiful snowy cabin scene painted inside an oval; this pleasing Bob Ross "trademark" is enjoyed by all.

Thu, Aug 15 5:30 A.M. Winter Oval     NH Create (11.4)

A beautiful snowy cabin scene painted inside an oval; this pleasing Bob Ross "trademark" is enjoyed by all.

Thu, Aug 15 11:30 A.M. Mountain by the Sea     NH Create (11.4)

Bob Ross quickly paints a most challenging masterpiece of majestic mountains reigning over a colorful seascape.

Thu, Aug 15 11:30 P.M. Mountain by the Sea     NH Create (11.4)

Bob Ross quickly paints a most challenging masterpiece of majestic mountains reigning over a colorful seascape.

Fri, Aug 16 5:30 A.M. Mountain by the Sea     NH Create (11.4)

Bob Ross quickly paints a most challenging masterpiece of majestic mountains reigning over a colorful seascape.

Fri, Aug 16 11:30 A.M. Mountain Stream     NH Create (11.4)

With just a few tools, Bob Ross paints a mountain stream running through gently sloping ground that looks soft as velvet.

Sat, Aug 17 5:30 A.M. Mountain Stream     NH Create (11.4)

With just a few tools, Bob Ross paints a mountain stream running through gently sloping ground that looks soft as velvet.

Sat, Aug 17 6:00 A.M. Best of the Joy of Painting     NHPBS (11.1)

Sat, Aug 17 9:00 P.M. Mountain Stream     NH Create (11.4)

With just a few tools, Bob Ross paints a mountain stream running through gently sloping ground that looks soft as velvet.

Sat, Aug 17 9:30 P.M. Storm's Arrival     NH Create (11.4)

Nicholas Hankins paints an evening thunderstorm that calls back to Bob Ross's final episode of The Joy of Painting for inspiration; a dazzling sunset framed by dark clouds and trees.

Sun, Aug 18 2:00 A.M. Mountain Stream     NH Create (11.4)

With just a few tools, Bob Ross paints a mountain stream running through gently sloping ground that looks soft as velvet.

Sun, Aug 18 2:30 A.M. Storm's Arrival     NH Create (11.4)

Nicholas Hankins paints an evening thunderstorm that calls back to Bob Ross's final episode of The Joy of Painting for inspiration; a dazzling sunset framed by dark clouds and trees.

Mon, Aug 19 11:30 A.M. Moonlit Serenade     NH Create (11.4)

Nicholas Hankins paints a gnarled old tree adorned with Spanish moss as it stands sentinel over a moonlit stream in this moody Bob Ross landscape.

Mon, Aug 19 11:30 P.M. Moonlit Serenade     NH Create (11.4)

Nicholas Hankins paints a gnarled old tree adorned with Spanish moss as it stands sentinel over a moonlit stream in this moody Bob Ross landscape.

Tue, Aug 20 5:30 A.M. Moonlit Serenade     NH Create (11.4)

Nicholas Hankins paints a gnarled old tree adorned with Spanish moss as it stands sentinel over a moonlit stream in this moody Bob Ross landscape.

Tue, Aug 20 11:30 A.M. Mountain River     NH Create (11.4)

Far-away mountains appear to float in the clouds as Bob Ross paints a gently flowing river in the foreground.

Tue, Aug 20 11:30 P.M. Mountain River     NH Create (11.4)

Far-away mountains appear to float in the clouds as Bob Ross paints a gently flowing river in the foreground.

Wed, Aug 21 5:30 A.M. Mountain River     NH Create (11.4)

Far-away mountains appear to float in the clouds as Bob Ross paints a gently flowing river in the foreground.

Wed, Aug 21 11:30 A.M. Purple Splendor     NH Create (11.4)

Join Bob Ross as he creates a lovely winter scene in rich purples and soft lavenders.

Wed, Aug 21 11:30 P.M. Purple Splendor     NH Create (11.4)

Join Bob Ross as he creates a lovely winter scene in rich purples and soft lavenders.

Thu, Aug 22 5:30 A.M. Purple Splendor     NH Create (11.4)

Join Bob Ross as he creates a lovely winter scene in rich purples and soft lavenders.

Thu, Aug 22 11:30 A.M. Arctic Beauty     NH Create (11.4)

Experience a lovely waterfall by moonlight - a spectacular painting completed on a black canvas by artist Bob Ross.

Thu, Aug 22 11:30 P.M. Arctic Beauty     NH Create (11.4)

Experience a lovely waterfall by moonlight - a spectacular painting completed on a black canvas by artist Bob Ross.

Fri, Aug 23 5:30 A.M. Arctic Beauty     NH Create (11.4)

Experience a lovely waterfall by moonlight - a spectacular painting completed on a black canvas by artist Bob Ross.

Fri, Aug 23 11:30 A.M. Winter Cabin     NH Create (11.4)

In the midst of a cold, wintry forest, Bob Ross gently places a magical little cabin upon a bed of snow with his paint brush.

Sat, Aug 24 5:30 A.M. Winter Cabin     NH Create (11.4)

In the midst of a cold, wintry forest, Bob Ross gently places a magical little cabin upon a bed of snow with his paint brush.

Sat, Aug 24 6:00 A.M. Best of the Joy of Painting     NHPBS (11.1)

Sat, Aug 24 9:00 P.M. Winter Cabin     NH Create (11.4)

In the midst of a cold, wintry forest, Bob Ross gently places a magical little cabin upon a bed of snow with his paint brush.

Sat, Aug 24 9:30 P.M. Moonlit Serenade     NH Create (11.4)

Nicholas Hankins paints a gnarled old tree adorned with Spanish moss as it stands sentinel over a moonlit stream in this moody Bob Ross landscape.

Sun, Aug 25 2:00 A.M. Winter Cabin     NH Create (11.4)

In the midst of a cold, wintry forest, Bob Ross gently places a magical little cabin upon a bed of snow with his paint brush.

Sun, Aug 25 2:30 A.M. Moonlit Serenade     NH Create (11.4)

Nicholas Hankins paints a gnarled old tree adorned with Spanish moss as it stands sentinel over a moonlit stream in this moody Bob Ross landscape.

Mon, Aug 26 11:30 A.M. Trapper's Retreat     NH Create (11.4)

Towering Bob Ross mountains and a frosty moonlit landscape are the setting of Nicholas Hankins old trapper's cabin on the banks of an icy, winding river.

Mon, Aug 26 11:30 P.M. Trapper's Retreat     NH Create (11.4)

Towering Bob Ross mountains and a frosty moonlit landscape are the setting of Nicholas Hankins old trapper's cabin on the banks of an icy, winding river.

Tue, Aug 27 5:30 A.M. Trapper's Retreat     NH Create (11.4)

Towering Bob Ross mountains and a frosty moonlit landscape are the setting of Nicholas Hankins old trapper's cabin on the banks of an icy, winding river.

Tue, Aug 27 11:30 A.M. Lonely Retreat     NH Create (11.4)

Bob Ross uses beautiful blue effects on canvas to highlight the drama and beauty of a snow-bound cabin at sunset.

Tue, Aug 27 11:30 P.M. Lonely Retreat     NH Create (11.4)

Bob Ross uses beautiful blue effects on canvas to highlight the drama and beauty of a snow-bound cabin at sunset.

Wed, Aug 28 5:30 A.M. Lonely Retreat     NH Create (11.4)

Bob Ross uses beautiful blue effects on canvas to highlight the drama and beauty of a snow-bound cabin at sunset.

Wed, Aug 28 11:30 A.M. Black Seascape     NH Create (11.4)

Watch and learn as Bob Ross creates crashing waves in this very dark moonlight setting.

Wed, Aug 28 11:30 P.M. Black Seascape     NH Create (11.4)

Watch and learn as Bob Ross creates crashing waves in this very dark moonlight setting.

Thu, Aug 29 5:30 A.M. Black Seascape     NH Create (11.4)

Watch and learn as Bob Ross creates crashing waves in this very dark moonlight setting.

Thu, Aug 29 11:30 A.M. Daisy Delight     NH Create (11.4)

Stately evergreens overlooking a field of tiny daisies.

Thu, Aug 29 11:30 P.M. Daisy Delight     NH Create (11.4)

Stately evergreens overlooking a field of tiny daisies.

Fri, Aug 30 5:30 A.M. Daisy Delight     NH Create (11.4)

Stately evergreens overlooking a field of tiny daisies.

Fri, Aug 30 11:30 A.M. Winter Solitude     NH Create (11.4)

Bob Ross shows us how to paint a beautiful and detailed winter scene with graceful leafless trees galore.

Sat, Aug 31 5:30 A.M. Winter Solitude     NH Create (11.4)

Bob Ross shows us how to paint a beautiful and detailed winter scene with graceful leafless trees galore.

Sat, Aug 31 6:00 A.M. Best of the Joy of Painting     NHPBS (11.1)

Sat, Aug 31 9:00 P.M. Winter Solitude     NH Create (11.4)

Bob Ross shows us how to paint a beautiful and detailed winter scene with graceful leafless trees galore.

Sat, Aug 31 9:30 P.M. Trapper's Retreat     NH Create (11.4)

Towering Bob Ross mountains and a frosty moonlit landscape are the setting of Nicholas Hankins old trapper's cabin on the banks of an icy, winding river.

Sun, Sep 1 2:00 A.M. Winter Solitude     NH Create (11.4)

Bob Ross shows us how to paint a beautiful and detailed winter scene with graceful leafless trees galore.

Sun, Sep 1 2:30 A.M. Trapper's Retreat     NH Create (11.4)

Towering Bob Ross mountains and a frosty moonlit landscape are the setting of Nicholas Hankins old trapper's cabin on the banks of an icy, winding river.


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