Ep 3. Wintertime Discovery

Bob Ross: The Joy of Painting Series is a legendary American TV show that aired on PBS between 1983 and 1994. Throughout its run, the show featured Bob Ross, a popular artist, teaching viewers how to paint landscapes in his signature style that is known for its calming and meditative quality. Season 16 episode 3, titled Wintertime Discovery, is no exception.

In this episode of The Joy of Painting, which originally aired on January 15, 1992, Bob Ross takes viewers on a journey to the wintertime forest, with its snow-covered trees and frozen stillness. The painting for this episode is relatively complex, designed for more advanced painters who want to challenge themselves.

As always, Bob Ross begins by laying down a layer of liquid white on his canvas, followed by a mix of phthalo blue and midnight black to create the wintertime sky. He then uses a fan brush to add some winter clouds to the sky, creating a sense of depth and movement.

Next, Bob Ross introduces the main subject of the painting: a magnificent winter cabin nestled in the heart of the forest. He uses a combination of browns, reds, and yellows to create a wooden texture, then adds white to create the effect of snow on the roof. He also uses a thin liner brush to add some details to the windows and door.

With the cabin complete, Bob Ross moves on to the forest trees. He uses a fan brush to create the impression of a dense forest, with trees in varying shades of green and brown. He then adds some highlights by using a lighter color mix and lightly tapping the brush to the canvas.

The painting becomes more complex as Bob Ross adds a frozen stream in the foreground, with sparkling snow and ice. He uses a thin liner brush to add some details to the frozen water, a mix of white and blue that captures the beauty of a winter stream.

The final touch to the painting is the addition of some pine trees, which are a classic addition to a wintertime landscape. Bob Ross uses a fan brush to create the impression of trees covered in snow, with a light touch that captures the delicacy of the winter foliage.

As with all of Bob Ross' paintings, the final result is a masterpiece of beauty and tranquility. Wintertime Discovery captures the magic of a winter forest in all of its glory, with a painting that viewers can replicate in their own homes with Bob Ross' gentle guidance. Whether you are an experienced painter or a novice, this episode of The Joy of Painting is a must-watch for anyone who loves the beauty of a winter landscape.