The Joy of Painting
The Joy of Painting: Season 3

Air Date

January 4, 1984

Episodes

13 episodes

The Joy of Painting

Season 3

Overview

Season 3 of The Joy of Painting with Bob Ross features the following wonderful painting instructions: Mountain Retreat, Blue Moon, Bubbling Stream, Winter Night, Distant Hills, Covered Bridge, Quiet Inlet, Night Light, The Old Mill, Campfire, Rustic Barn, Hidden Lake, and Peaceful Waters.

Episodes

Mountain Retreat

1. Mountain Retreat

January 4, 1984
27 min

Bob Ross paints a beautiful summer getaway with rugged brown peaks, clear blue waters and a cozy little cabin too.

Blue Moon

2. Blue Moon

January 11, 1984
26 min

Breathtaking skies, bending palms and waves that accentuate the cool night breeze. A one-of-a-kind masterpiece by Bob Ross.

Bubbling Stream

3. Bubbling Stream

January 18, 1984
26 min

In the midst of the forest flows a stream that splashes and trickles endlessly along – Bob Ross depicts the true beauty of nature.

Winter Night

4. Winter Night

January 25, 1984
26 min

Bob Ross captures the stillness of cold darkness and rests a cozy little cabin atop a snow covered hill – a real black canvas favorite.

Distant Hills

5. Distant Hills

February 1, 1984
27 min

Far, far away there rests a mountain nestled in misty clouds and foothills. Bob Ross creates a scene using soft, brilliant colors.

Covered Bridge

6. Covered Bridge

February 8, 1984
26 min

Enjoy this Bob Ross scene that includes luxurious green foliage and an old weathered trestle-bridge placed lovingly amongst all the beauty.

Quiet Inlet

7. Quiet Inlet

February 15, 1984
26 min

Sneak away into the sounds of quiet waters, velvety green shrubs and distance foothills. Bob Ross creates a perfect scene of relaxation.

Night Light

8. Night Light

February 22, 1984
26 min

In this dark breathtaking scene, Bob Ross creates an almost calm night with waves crashing against rocks and protective lighthouse.

The Old Mill

9. The Old Mill

February 29, 1984
27 min

Journey into the country with Bob Ross and watch how he creates this magnificent painting by adding a large old mill into the heart of the forest.

Campfire

10. Campfire

March 7, 1984
26 min

In this one-of-a-kind masterpiece, Bob Ross paints a vibrant golden red glow, complete with cowboy restin’ a while by the cracklin’ flames.

Rustic Barn

11. Rustic Barn

March 14, 1984
26 min

A beautiful fall scene -- Bob Ross uses the colors of nature to settle an old worn-down farm building into soft golden grassy bushes and trees.

Hidden Lake

12. Hidden Lake

March 21, 1984
26 min

Beneath a soft purple mountain range, lots of trees and bushes surround a secret little lake, as only Bob Ross can create on canvas.

Peaceful Waters

13. Peaceful Waters

March 28, 1984
27 min

Talented guest artist Steve Ross creates clear blue skies, an almighty mountain and lake lined generously with trees and bushes.