Ep 13. Rippling Waters

Bob Ross: The Joy of Painting Series season 18 episode 13, titled "Rippling Waters", is all about the beauty of water and how to create a serene painting of a tranquil lake surrounded by nature. Bob starts the episode by telling his viewers that painting water is easy as long as one remembers a few simple rules. He then jumps into his palette, picking up his fan brush, and starts to create the perfect base for his painting.

Bob Ross makes it a point to teach his viewers each step of the painting, so they can fully understand how to create the masterpiece themselves. In this episode, he begins with the background, using various shades of blue to create the illusion of the sky reflecting on the water. He then expertly blends the colors to create a seamless effect before moving on to the foreground.

The foreground is a warm, earthy ground where Bob Ross plants some trees that will later be reflected in the rippling water. He paints each tree individually, using his round brush to create the perfect shape and texture. After each tree is painted, Bob then creates the reflection on the water of each tree, using horizontal brush strokes to create the illusion of movement.

For the mid-ground, he decides to add bushes and smaller trees, blending the colors with his fan brush to give the bushes a natural, organic look. He then uses the same technique to create the reflection of these smaller trees and bushes on the water, being sure to make the reflection darker and slightly distorted to give it a realistic look.

As Bob Ross adds more and more layers to the painting, the water starts to come alive with movement and beauty. He teaches his viewers how to create ripples in the water by using a dry-brush technique and adding highlights to the top of each ripple. He also shows how to create shadows under each ripple and how to vary the colors of the water to make it look more natural.

The magic of Bob Ross is how he can transform something so simple, like a lake and trees, into a beautiful, tranquil work of art. His gentle demeanor and soothing voice make it easy for his viewers to follow along and learn the techniques he uses to create his paintings. He always reminds his viewers that there are no mistakes, only happy accidents, and encourages them to make the painting their own and not to worry if it doesn't look exactly like his.

Overall, Bob Ross: The Joy of Painting Series season 18 episode 13, "Rippling Waters", is a beautiful and calming episode that showcases the beauty of water and nature. Bob Ross takes his viewers on a journey through the painting process, teaching them how to create a serene, tranquil painting that will bring joy and peace to anyone who sees it.