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The Joy of Painting

The Joy of Painting - Season 17 (1989)

Audience Score
85

Season 17 Plot

Season 17 of The Joy of Painting with Bob Ross features the following wonderful painting instructions: Golden Mist Oval, The Old Home Place, Soothing Vista, Stormy Seas, Country Time, A Mild Winter’s Day, Spectacular Waterfall, View from the Park, Lake View, Old Country Mill, Morning Walk, Nature’s Splendor, and Mountain Beauty.

The Joy of Painting Season 17 aired on January 4th, 1989.

Season 17 Episodes

1. Golden Mist Oval

January 4th, 198927 min

Bob Ross creates an oval scene with warm brown and gold tones that captures the essence of a lonely forest river.

2. The Old Home Place

January 11th, 198927 min

Travel with Bob Ross along the country back roads as he paints a quiet little home on a meadow with a beautiful, serene sky.

3. Soothing Vista

January 18th, 198927 min

Surround yourself with this gorgeous Bob Ross painting; there’s plenty of thick, velvety green grass, trees and foliage to just lose yourself in!

4. Stormy Seas

January 25th, 198927 min

Such magnificent power and vibrant color in the sea and sky! Watch Bob Ross as he tries to tame this beautiful ocean painting.

5. Country Time

February 1st, 198927 min

Looking back to those ‘days of old’, Bob Ross paints a delightful little fishing village with luscious leafy trees in an oval.

6. A Mild Winter's Day

February 8th, 198927 min

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.

7. Spectacular Waterfall

February 15th, 198927 min

Grandest of mountains overlooking an incredibly breathtaking waterfall … a Bob Ross painting you must see to believe!

8. View from the Park

February 22nd, 198927 min

A tribute to all Bob Ross friends in New York City, this painting is simply full of exciting cut-out shapes and surprises!

9. Lake View

March 1st, 198927 min

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.

10. Old Country Mill

March 8th, 198927 min

Rich colors and abundant softness make this such a beautiful Bob Ross painting; detailed mill and waterwheel make it special.

11. Morning Walk

March 15th, 198927 min

Haven’t you always imagined walking through one of Bob Ross’ beautiful landscape paintings? Watch as he makes a dream come true!

12. Nature's Splendor

March 22nd, 198927 min

Bob Ross paints the very best of nature -- stately evergreens and cool, still waters standing before a glorious brown mountain. A real beauty!

13. Mountain Beauty

March 29th, 198927 min

Guest artist Dana Jester creates a Bob Ross-style mountain scene with dignified foothills and evergreens, and super vibrant bushes.

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