Verkkothe new york times video “where are all the bob ross paintings? We found them. ” has won the emmy award for “outstanding new approaches: Verkkoross’s ascent to fame began with the joy of painting, a public access show where he famously guided viewers through painting things like “happy little trees. ” he was. Verkkobob ross and the original run of his pbs show, the joy of painting (1983 to 1994), left a singular impression on our cultural landscape that can never. Verkkothis bob ross biography reveals the remarkable story of the air force master sergeant who would go on to teach millions the joy of painting. Verkkothroughout his career hosting the joy of painting, bob ross is estimated to have painted over 1,000 paintings. Verkkosince his show, the joy of painting, first aired on pbs in 1983, bob ross has wooed viewers with speedy brushwork, a soothing cadence, and a very. Verkkobob ross made three versions of each painting that appeared on “the joy of painting. ” the first was made before the show, to be used as a. Verkkoross’s instructional television show, the joy of painting, ran on pbs for 31 seasons, from 1983 to 1994, each containing 13 episodes, for which.