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The Joy of Painting

Season 8

1986 · 13 episodes · 5h 54m in all

Season 8 of The Joy of Painting with Bob Ross features the following wonderful painting instructions: Misty Rolling Hills, Lakeside Cabin, Warm Winter Day, Waterside Way, Hunter's Haven, Bubbling Mountain Brook, Winter Hideaway, Foot of the Mountain, Majestic Pine, Cactus at Sunset, Mountain Range, Lonely Retreat, and Northern Lights.

Episodes

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    1. Misty Rolling Hills

    2 Jan 1986 · 28 min

    Bob Ross creates soft purple sky and tall trees that almost seem to float in the hazy foothills of a distant, blue-grey mountain.

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    2. Lakeside Cabin

    9 Jan 1986 · 27 min

    A cabin has found a peaceful resting place amongst a warm setting of lush, lakeside greenery in this wonderful oval creation by Bob Ross.

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    3. Warm Winter Day

    16 Jan 1986 · 27 min

    The field of snow and the little cabin yield to the bright, orange sun -- Bob Ross conveys harmony in this cold, but cozy scene.

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    4. Waterside Way

    23 Jan 1986 · 27 min

    A wilderness path leads you to the side of a still lake in a setting that Bob Ross accents with an abundance of trees.

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    5. Hunter's Haven

    30 Jan 1986 · 28 min

    Bob Ross’ exciting use of blue, yellow and orange hues brings vibrancy to this wood side setting and dream cabin beside a clear blue lake.

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    6. Bubbling Mountain Brook

    6 Feb 1986 · 27 min

    A playful brook appears the perfect complement to a range of rugged mountains in this Bob Ross setting on canvas.

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    7. Winter Hideaway

    13 Feb 1986 · 27 min

    Bob Ross puts a lonesome cabin in the middle of a snowy setting as an unexpected place of respite for the weary traveler.

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    8. Foot of the Mountain

    20 Feb 1986 · 27 min

    A lake and some tall trees pay homage to a commanding mountain in the background, as a cabin stands nearby -- a classic Bob Ross creation.

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    9. Majestic Pine

    27 Feb 1986 · 28 min

    For the 100th episode of The Joy Of Painting, Bob Ross paints a golden field of sparse pines and other greenery inside the unique shape of a tapered rectangle with cut-in corners.

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    10. Cactus at Sunset

    6 Mar 1986 · 27 min

    A path of cacti and rocks lead right up to a bold sun setting in a dramatic red sky, all from the delicate motions of Bob Ross’ paint brush.

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    11. Mountain Range

    13 Mar 1986 · 27 min

    Guest painter Steve Ross uses lots of color in this stirring depiction of giant peaks behind foothills opening onto a smooth lake.

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    12. Lonely Retreat

    20 Mar 1986 · 27 min

    A real Bob Ross favorite – he uses blue and red highlights to accentuate the drama and beauty of a snow-bound cabin at sunset.

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    13. Northern Lights

    27 Mar 1986 · 27 min

    Bob Ross begins with a black canvas to create this startling rendition of a snowy landscape with the notorious lights of the northern sky.

The Joy of Painting Season 8: quick answers

How many episodes are in The Joy of Painting Season 8?

Season 8 of The Joy of Painting has 13 episodes, about 6 hours in total.

When did The Joy of Painting Season 8 come out?

Season 8 premiered on 2 Jan 1986.

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