Ep 1. Golden Knoll

In this episode of Bob Ross: The Joy of Painting Series, season 12 episode 1 titled Golden Knoll, we join Bob Ross in painting a tranquil landscape with rolling hills and a calm lake. The episode opens with Bob Ross discussing his color palette and the use of a fan brush to create the illusion of trees in the distance.

He then begins painting the foreground with a mixture of yellows and greens to create the grassy knoll. Bob Ross uses his signature technique of 'light touch, let it flow' to create the varied texture of the grass. Next, he brings in some darker greens to create depth and shadow in the hill.

Moving on, Bob Ross creates a tranquil lake in the background. Using blues and whites, he creates the reflection of the hill and the sky in the placid water. He then adds some touches of red and yellow to create the warmth of the sun on the horizon.

Bob Ross then creates some trees in the foreground using his fan brush. He mixes shades of dark green and blue to create a natural feel to the trees. He then adds some highlights to the trees using lighter shades of green and yellow to create depth and dimension. The use of the fan brush makes it seem as if the trees are swaying in the breeze.

The painting takes on a serene quality as Bob Ross adds a small dock in the distance with a hint of red on the post. He then adds some birds soaring in the sky, giving the painting a sense of motion and life.

As the episode comes to a close, Bob Ross adds some final touches to the painting. He glazes the entire canvas with a soft yellow to create a warm glow, making the painting feel inviting and peaceful.

Overall, Golden Knoll is a wonderful episode of Bob Ross: The Joy of Painting Series, demonstrating the famous artist's masterful use of color, texture, and blending techniques. The painting is a testament to Bob Ross's ability to create serene and tranquil landscapes that capture the beauty of nature in its purest form.