The Joy of Painting
The Joy of Painting: Season 7

Air Date

October 2, 1985

Episodes

13 episodes

The Joy of Painting

Season 7

Overview

Season 7 of The Joy of Painting with Bob Ross features the following wonderful painting instructions: Winter Cabin, Secluded Lake, Evergreens at Sunset, Mountain Cabin, Portrait of Sally, Misty Waterfall, Barn at Sunset, Mountain Splendor, Lake by Mountain, Mountain Glory, Grey Winter, Dock Scene, and Dark Waterfall

Episodes

1. Winter Cabin

October 2, 1985
28 min

In the midst of a cold, wintry forest, Bob Ross gently places a magical little wooden shanty upon a bed of soft snow.

2. Secluded Lake

October 9, 1985
27 min

With brush in hand, Bob Ross leads you on a summertime nature walk, as you uncover the beauty of leafy trees and pond.

3. Evergreens at Sunset

October 16, 1985
27 min

Using a different technique or two, Bob Ross creates a fascinating scene – watch the sun drop below the horizon, just behind the shadow of trees.

4. Mountain Cabin

October 23, 1985
26 min

To capture the innocence of a stream-side cottage, Bob Ross creates a giant mountain standing majestically in the distance.

5. Portrait of Sally

October 30, 1985
27 min

Visiting artist, Ben Stahl, uses a more traditional painting method to bring out the coy loveliness of a little girl.

6. Misty Waterfall

November 6, 1985
27 min

Bob Ross helps a timid little stream find its way to a delightful waterfall, while gazing upon a forest of elegant trees.

7. Barn at Sunset

November 13, 1985
27 min

Bob Ross paints an expansive barn appearing half-covered in a snowy setting of frost bitten foliage and sun-kissed sky.

8. Mountain Splendor

November 20, 1985
27 min

It’s almost fall, and Bob Ross captures the undaunted power and charm of a mighty brown mountain surveying its rustic surroundings.

9. Lake by Mountain

November 27, 1985
28 min

Talented guest painter Steve Ross shows you how to create a mirror-like lake spanning the width of snowy peaks and foothills.

10. Mountain Glory

December 4, 1985
27 min

Layers and layers of mountains, as far as the eye can see -- Bob Ross shows us the secret to creating a larger-than-life landscape.

11. Grey Winter

December 11, 1985
27 min

Bob Ross uses monochromatic tones to convey the icy coldness of a silvery lake surrounded by lacy trees and bushes – brr!

12. Dock Scene

December 18, 1985
27 min

An abandoned shipping boat hugs a pier in a water scene that Bob Ross completes with some charming old dockside storage sheds.

13. Dark Waterfall

December 25, 1985
26 min

Watch Bob Ross create a sweet little waterfall in the middle of a protective forest of glorious early autumn foliage.