The Best Episodes of The Joy of Painting Season 12

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   9.3/10(42 votes)

   #1 - Golden Knoll

   S12:E14/29/1987

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

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   9.8/10(40 votes)

   #2 - Mountain Reflections

   S12:E25/6/1987

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

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   9.3/10(42 votes)

   #3 - Secluded Mountain

   S12:E35/13/1987

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

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   9.6/10(41 votes)

   #4 - Bright Autumn Trees

   S12:E45/20/1987

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

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   9.1/10(47 votes)

   #5 - Black Seascape

   S12:E55/27/1987

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

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   9.5/10(39 votes)

   #6 - Steep Mountains

   S12:E66/3/1987

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

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7. 

   9.3/10(42 votes)

   #7 - Quiet Mountains River

   S12:E76/10/1987

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

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   9.6/10(42 votes)

   #8 - Evening Waterfall

   S12:E86/17/1987

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

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   9.5/10(42 votes)

   #9 - Tropical Seascape

   S12:E96/24/1987

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

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    9.3/10(46 votes)

    #10 - Mountain at Sunset

    S12:E107/1/1987

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

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    9.4/10(41 votes)

    #11 - Soft Mountain Glow

    S12:E117/8/1987

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

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    9.7/10(39 votes)

    #12 - Mountain in an Oval

    S12:E127/15/1987

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

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    9.3/10(42 votes)

    #13 - Winter Mountain

    S12:E137/22/1987

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

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