Ep 2. Angler's Haven
- TVG
- March 9, 1993
- 25 min
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9.2 (8)
In this episode of Bob Ross: The Joy of Painting Series, season 27 episode 2, titled Angler's Haven, Bob takes us to a tranquil fishing village nestled by a tranquil lake. The town boasts a picturesque lighthouse that overlooks the lake, and a small dock that juts out into the water. The trees are abundant with leaves that are changing colors, and the water is calm with gentle ripples.
Bob begins the episode by drying his canvas with a paper towel, and then reaches for his palette knife to mix some colors. He starts with some blue and white, creating the sky and the clouds. He then continues to add colors and build out the rest of the background, which includes the trees and the lake. Bob emphasizes the importance of layering your colors, and in this episode, he does just that, using a variety of hues to create a sense of depth and dimension.
Next, Bob introduces a new color to the scene, a beautiful reddish-brown to create the lighthouse and the dock area. He uses his fan brush to paint the roof and the windows of the lighthouse, and then moves on to the dock area. With his palette knife, he creates the shape of the dock, adding in subtle details like wooden posts and planks.
As Bob moves on to create the foreground of the painting, he reaches for his script liner brush to add some small details, such as branches and leaves on the trees, and blades of grass on the shoreline. He then adds some more color to the water using his fan brush, adding in some darker and lighter shades to create movement and shadows.
As the episode nears its conclusion, Bob reminds us of the importance of taking our time with our paintings, and that we all have the ability to create beautiful works of art. He encourages us to make mistakes and learn from them, and to enjoy the journey of painting for what it is.
Overall, this episode of Bob Ross: The Joy of Painting Series season 27 episode 2, Angler's Haven, is a slow-paced, peaceful episode that takes us on a journey to a serene fishing village. Bob's voice and the sound of his brush on the canvas are both soothing and calming, making for a truly enjoyable viewing experience.