Ep 4. Winter Stillness

Bob Ross: The Joy of Painting Series season 5 episode 4 is named Winter Stillness. In this episode, Bob Ross takes us through a winter landscape with a still pond and a snow-covered cabin surrounded by trees. Bob starts by creating a beautiful blue sky with light gray clouds that add depth and dimension. He then moves on to creating the reflection of the sky in the still pond.

Using his signature wet-on-wet painting technique, Bob begins adding layers of paint to create the snow-covered ground. He adds a layer of gray paint to create the shadows on the snow and then adds a layer of white paint to create the highlights on the snow. Bob shows us how to create beautiful shadows and highlights by blending different colors together.

Next, Bob moves on to the trees surrounding the cabin. He starts by painting the trunks using a darker brown color and then adds branches and twigs using a fan brush. He then adds leaves and snow to the trees to make them look more realistic.

Bob then adds more details to the cabin, such as the windows, door, and smoke coming out of the chimney. He uses different brushes to create different textures, such as a liner brush to create thin lines and a fan brush to create soft edges.

In the final part of the episode, Bob shows us how to create a beautiful pink and orange sunset in the background. He uses a mix of yellow, red, and white paint to create the sunset and then adds clouds using a fan brush. He finishes the painting by adding some final details, such as birds in the sky and snow on the branches.

Throughout the episode, Bob Ross provides tips and tricks on how to create realistic winter landscapes. He shows us how to use different brushes, how to create shadows and highlights, and how to blend different colors together. Overall, Winter Stillness is a beautiful episode that showcases Bob Ross's skills as a painter and teacher, and is a must-watch for anyone interested in painting winter landscapes.