Ep 8. Deep Wilderness Home

Bob Ross - The Joy of Painting season 22 episode 8, titled "Deep Wilderness Home," takes viewers on a journey through dense forests and towering mountains as Bob Ross paints a beautiful landscape filled with all the natural wonders of the deep wilderness.

The episode begins with Bob introducing viewers to the canvas he has set up, and his chosen color palette for the day. He starts by filling in the bottom portion of the painting, which will later serve as the base for the flowing stream that runs through the forest. Using a mix of browns and greens, he creates a mottled, mossy effect on the canvas, simulating the texture of the forest floor.

As he works, Bob provides plenty of tips for viewers on how to create the proper effect for different brush strokes and how to manipulate the paint to achieve the colors and textures they want. He stresses the importance of staying loose and letting the brush flow naturally, allowing for happy accidents along the way.

Next, Bob begins to paint the stream that runs through the forest. He uses blues, greys, and whites to create a meandering, rocky-bottomed stream that winds through a bed of delicate wildflowers and greenery. Using a variety of brush strokes, he creates an effect that gives the water a natural, flowing look, complete with reflections of nearby trees and the sky above.

As as he moves on to painting the trees in the background, Bob encourages viewers to experiment with creating different textures and styles of trees, using both thicker and thinner brush strokes and different shades of green and brown. He creates a dense forest of towering evergreens, using long, sweeping strokes to create the trunk and thicker branches while using a smaller brush to create the delicate foliage on the trees.

Throughout the episode, Bob keeps things light and enjoyable, referring to the painting process as a "happy little world" and encouraging viewers to simply relax and enjoy the process of creating. He also adds in plenty of tips and tricks along the way for beginners who may be trying their hand at painting for the first time, encouraging them to take their time and enjoy the process.

Overall, "Deep Wilderness Home" is a beautiful landscape painting that demonstrates Bob Ross's incredible talent and love of the natural world. The episode is packed full of useful tips, techniques, and advice for aspiring painters of all skill levels, making it a must-watch for anyone interested in learning how to paint like a master.