Golden Knoll
best of the joy of painting

Just a few colors and brushes are all Bob Ross uses to paint this simple yet lovely monochromatic scene.

Episode Duration: 27 minutes and 19 seconds

Episode Number: 4042

About 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.


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Thu, Dec 26 5:30 A.M. Barn In Snow Oval     NH Create (11.4)
Thu, Dec 26 11:30 A.M. Falls in the Glen     NH Create (11.4)
Thu, Dec 26 11:30 P.M. Falls in the Glen     NH Create (11.4)
Fri, Dec 27 5:30 A.M. Falls in the Glen     NH Create (11.4)
Fri, Dec 27 11:30 A.M. Golden Mist Oval     NH Create (11.4)
Sat, Dec 28 5:30 A.M. Golden Mist Oval     NH Create (11.4)
Sat, Dec 28 6:00 A.M. Divine Elegance     NHPBS (11.1)
Sat, Dec 28 9:00 P.M. Golden Mist Oval     NH Create (11.4)
Sat, Dec 28 9:30 P.M. Winter Lace     NH Create (11.4)
Sun, Dec 29 2:00 A.M. Golden Mist Oval     NH Create (11.4)
Sun, Dec 29 2:30 A.M. Winter Lace     NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Dec 30 11:30 A.M. Christmas Eve Snow     NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Dec 30 11:30 P.M. Christmas Eve Snow     NH Create (11.4)
Tue, Dec 31 5:30 A.M. Christmas Eve Snow     NH Create (11.4)
Tue, Dec 31 11:30 A.M. Hidden Delight     NH Create (11.4)
Tue, Dec 31 11:30 P.M. Hidden Delight     NH Create (11.4)


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