Season 18
1989 · 13 episodes · 5h 51m in all
Season 18 of The Joy of Painting with Bob Ross features the following wonderful painting instructions: Half-Oval Vignette, Absolutely Autumn, Mountain Seclusion, Crimson Oval, Autumn Exhibition, Majestic Peaks, Golden Morning Mist, Winter Lace, Seascape Fantasy, Double Oval Stream, Enchanted Forest, Southwest Serenity, and Rippling Waters.

Episodes
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1. Half-Oval Vignette
5 Jul 1989 · 27 min
Bob Ross illustrates the illusion of infinity as mountain and water fade into the distance, created in a lovely half-oval painting.
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2. Absolutely Autumn
12 Jul 1989 · 27 min
Rich, soft colors prove that fall has arrived! Join Bob Ross as he paints a quiet pond and surrounding foliage preparing themselves for a season of slumber.
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3. Mountain Seclusion
19 Jul 1989 · 27 min
Travel to a lonely hidden cabin in the frozen mountainous north country with Bob Ross -- another black canvas masterpiece to fall in love with.
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4. Crimson Oval
26 Jul 1989 · 27 min
Shades of luscious red, lavender and gold surround a bubbling brook flowing through a serene oval painting by television’s favorite painter Bob Ross.
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5. Autumn Exhibition
2 Aug 1989 · 27 min
Enjoy a casual stroll down the pathway overlooking a quiet pond and breathe in the cool crisp fall air! Bob Ross takes you through this magnificent season.
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6. Majestic Peaks
9 Aug 1989 · 27 min
Join Bob Ross as he paints some of Nature’s most awesome creations – magnificent snow-covered mountains! Beauty you just have to experience.
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7. Golden Morning Mist
16 Aug 1989 · 27 min
Stroll into the quiet stillness of early daybreak with Bob Ross as he captures the essence of a sun shrouded forest on canvas.
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8. Winter Lace
23 Aug 1989 · 27 min
Snow-covered trees and shrubs appear to be dressed in finest lace among the soft glows of winter. A unique Bob Ross painting!
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9. Seascape Fantasy
30 Aug 1989 · 27 min
Such magnificence in sky and sea! Watch the creative brushes of Bob Ross as he paints an ocean view of incredible beauty.
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10. Double Oval Stream
6 Sept 1989 · 27 min
Bob Ross creates a gentle brook flowing from one oval to another, under the protective branches and foliage of stately birch trees.
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11. Enchanted Forest
13 Sept 1989 · 27 min
Enjoy this fascinating experience of watching Bob Ross bring these deep dark woods alive; incredible magic on a partial black canvas.
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12. Southwest Serenity
20 Sept 1989 · 27 min
Drink in the astonishing beauty of a spectacular desert as you ride down a well traveled road with the amazing brushes of Bob Ross.
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13. Rippling Waters
27 Sept 1989 · 27 min
A gentle bubbling stream in the midst of the forest – Bob Ross invites you to share the serenity of Nature’s escape with this delightful painting.
The Joy of Painting Season 18: quick answers
How many episodes are in The Joy of Painting Season 18?
Season 18 of The Joy of Painting has 13 episodes, about 6 hours in total.
When did The Joy of Painting Season 18 come out?
Season 18 premiered on 5 Jul 1989.