Ep 6. Bubbling Mountain Brook

In season 8, episode 6 of Bob Ross: The Joy of Painting series, Bob Ross takes viewers on another relaxing journey as he paints a beautiful landscape titled "Bubbling Mountain Brook." Bob begins the episode by lightly sketching out the shape of the mountain and the stream with a pencil on his canvas. He then uses a 2-inch brush to create the base of the painting by adding some colors to the sky.

Bob starts by mixing together phthalo blue, titanium white, and a bit of midnight black to create a dark blue color for the background. He uses big sweeping strokes to apply the paint quickly, making sure to leave some white spaces for the clouds. After the blue is laid down, Bob uses more white to add some fluffy clouds to the sky.

Next, Bob begins working on the mountain. Using a 1-inch brush, he creates a mixture of phthalo blue, alizarin crimson, and van dyke brown to create a dark color for the mountain. Bob adds some white to the mix to create some lighter shades and uses the brush to create the rocky texture of the mountain. He also adds some highlights to make the mountain look more realistic.

After finishing the mountain, Bob moves on to the bubbling mountain brook in the foreground. He creates a mixture of sap green, cadmium yellow, and titanium white for the water, and uses a fan brush to create the flowing motion of the stream. Bob adds a bit of darker color to create the rocks and pebbles at the bottom of the stream and uses a liner brush to create the bubbling water effect.

To finish off the painting, Bob adds some trees to the foreground and background using a mixture of sap green, van dyke brown, and alizarin crimson. He uses the fan brush to create the evergreen trees in the background and the liner brush to add some details to the branches. He also uses the liner brush to add some grassy textures to the foreground and some bushes in the middle ground.

As always, Bob provides helpful tips and tricks throughout the episode, such as using the fan brush to create interesting textures in the trees and using the liner brush to add details to the rocks in the stream. The episode is a great example of Bob's calming nature and his ability to create stunning landscapes with ease.

Overall, season 8, episode 6 of Bob Ross: The Joy of Painting series is a must-watch for nature lovers and art enthusiasts alike. Bob's gentle voice and easy-going attitude make for a relaxing viewing experience, and his expert techniques and helpful tips make for an educational and enjoyable painting lesson.