Joy of Painting with Nicholas Hankins: Bob Ross' Unfinished Season

In 1994, Bob Ross started preparing paintings for his Joy of Painting Series 32. Sadly, he passed away before he could take them into the studio. Now, charismatic Certified Ross Instructor and YouTube phenom Nicholas Hankins, having studied these last paintings of Bob's for years, brings the beautiful, never-before-seen masterpieces to public television. Nicholas remains ferociously loyal to Bob's world-famous painting technique and presents the new series in a way that would make Bob incredibly proud. THE JOY OF PAINTING WITH NICHOLAS HANKINS: BOB ROSS' UNFINISHED SEASON shows viewers Bob's practice canvases as they see how Nicholas brings them alive in real time.

Sat, May 4 6:30 A.M. Moonlit Serenade     NHPBS (11.1)

Nicholas Hankins paints a gnarled old tree adorned with Spanish moss as it stands sentinel over a moonlit stream in this moody Bob Ross landscape.

Sat, May 11 6:30 A.M. Trapper's Retreat     NHPBS (11.1)

Towering Bob Ross mountains and a frosty  moon lit  landscape are the setting of Nicholas Hankins old trapper's cabin on the banks of an icy, winding river.

Sat, May 18 6:30 A.M. September Song     NHPBS (11.1)

Nicholas Hankins makes sure the chill of autumn is felt creeping in on the banks of a winding creek in this foggy, early morning Bob Ross landscape.

Sat, May 25 6:30 A.M. Midnight Breaker     NHPBS (11.1)

The glow of a midnight moon yields brilliant jewel tones in the surging surf of this dramatic Bob Ross seascape, painted masterfully by Nicholas Hankins today.

Sat, Jun 1 6:30 A.M. Joy of Painting with Nicholas Hankins: Bob Ross' Unfinished Season     NHPBS (11.1)

The warmth of the morning sun illuminates this inviting Bob Ross styled woodland scene, replete with tall fir trees and a sun dappled path.

Fri, Jun 7 11:30 P.M. Joy of Painting with Nicholas Hankins: Bob Ross' Unfinished Season     NH Create (11.4)

The warmth of the morning sun illuminates this inviting Bob Ross styled woodland scene, replete with tall fir trees and a sun dappled path.

Sat, Jun 8 1:30 A.M. Galaxy Grandeur     NH Create (11.4)

The colorful Milky Way is the backdrop for striking silhouettes of happy little Bob Ross trees in this night scene, spectacularly crafted by Nicholas Hankins.

Sat, Jun 8 6:30 A.M. Alpine Meadow     NHPBS (11.1)

Spring has sprung in the crisp mountain air of this alpine meadow.

Sat, Jun 8 12:30 P.M. Joy of Painting with Nicholas Hankins: Bob Ross' Unfinished Season     NH Create (11.4)

The warmth of the morning sun illuminates this inviting Bob Ross styled woodland scene, replete with tall fir trees and a sun dappled path.

Sat, Jun 8 2:30 P.M. Galaxy Grandeur     NH Create (11.4)

The colorful Milky Way is the backdrop for striking silhouettes of happy little Bob Ross trees in this night scene, spectacularly crafted by Nicholas Hankins.

Sun, Jun 9 2:30 P.M. Joy of Painting with Nicholas Hankins: Bob Ross' Unfinished Season     NH Create (11.4)

The warmth of the morning sun illuminates this inviting Bob Ross styled woodland scene, replete with tall fir trees and a sun dappled path.

Sun, Jun 9 4:30 P.M. Galaxy Grandeur     NH Create (11.4)

The colorful Milky Way is the backdrop for striking silhouettes of happy little Bob Ross trees in this night scene, spectacularly crafted by Nicholas Hankins.

Tue, Jun 11 9:30 P.M. Joy of Painting with Nicholas Hankins: Bob Ross' Unfinished Season     NH Create (11.4)

The warmth of the morning sun illuminates this inviting Bob Ross styled woodland scene, replete with tall fir trees and a sun dappled path.

Wed, Jun 12 2:30 A.M. Joy of Painting with Nicholas Hankins: Bob Ross' Unfinished Season     NH Create (11.4)

The warmth of the morning sun illuminates this inviting Bob Ross styled woodland scene, replete with tall fir trees and a sun dappled path.

Thu, Jun 13 9:30 P.M. Galaxy Grandeur     NH Create (11.4)

The colorful Milky Way is the backdrop for striking silhouettes of happy little Bob Ross trees in this night scene, spectacularly crafted by Nicholas Hankins.

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