The Joy of Painting
The Joy of Painting: Season 12

Air Date

April 29, 1987

Episodes

13 episodes

The Joy of Painting

Season 12

Overview

Season 12 of The Joy of Painting with Bob Ross features the following wonderful painting instructions: Golden Knoll, Mountain Reflections, Secluded Mountain, Bright Autumn Trees, Black Seascape, Steep Mountains, Quiet Mountains River, Evening Waterfall, Tropical Seascape, Mountain at Sunset, Soft Mountain Glow, Mountain in an Oval, and Winter Mountain.

Episodes

1. Golden Knoll

April 29, 1987
27 min

Bob Ross paints a beautiful monochromatic scene with delicate leafless trees and rich grassy meadow cuddling a sweet cottage.

2. Mountain Reflections

May 6, 1987
27 min

With his trusty brushes, Bob Ross takes us to a beautiful lake hideaway nestled below a towering mountain.

3. Secluded Mountain

May 13, 1987
27 min

Spend a relaxing half-hour with Bob Ross as he paints a mountain scene with soft, sloping grass cover, crystal lake and rocky banks.

4. Bright Autumn Trees

May 20, 1987
27 min

A real viewer favorite, Bob Ross teaches us how to capture the exciting colors of autumn with trees, trees and trees galore!

5. Black Seascape

May 27, 1987
27 min

Watch and learn as Bob Ross creates crashing waves in this moonlit setting – see what a simple black canvas can do.

6. Steep Mountains

June 3, 1987
27 min

In this painting, Bob Ross presents a most statuesque ridge of peaks overlooking a little country home by the cove.

7. Quiet Mountains River

June 10, 1987
27 min

So quickly, Bob Ross paints this beautiful and peaceful mountain valley – so many layers and layers on the canvas.

8. Evening Waterfall

June 17, 1987
27 min

Bob Ross shares with us a truly unique ‘frame’ idea as he creates a fantastic river with rapids on black canvas.

9. Tropical Seascape

June 24, 1987
28 min

Palm trees sway in the warm breeze as Bob Ross teaches us to paint a beautiful, sunny exotic little ocean masterpiece.

10. Mountain at Sunset

July 1, 1987
27 min

Spend a half-hour with Bob Ross as he demonstrates the creation of the perfect brown-toned mountain scene – warm and wonderful!

11. Soft Mountain Glow

July 8, 1987
27 min

Bob Ross’ project for today is an almost feathery, tranquil landscape setting at the base of a towering mountain.

12. Mountain in an Oval

July 15, 1987
27 min

Watch as Bob Ross treats us to a mountain lake masterpiece enclosed in an oval – with bountiful foliage and bushes bursting out!

13. Winter Mountain

July 22, 1987
27 min

Bob Ross’ icy-blue mountains, evergreens and lacy-like bush clusters capture the mood of a cold snowy day.