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The Magic of Oil Painting

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Starring
  
Bill Alexander

Original language(s)
  
English

First episode date
  
1974

Original network
  
PBS

Related shows
  
The Joy of Painting

Country of origin
  
United States

Original release
  
1974 – 1982

Final episode date
  
1982

Language
  
English

The Magic of Oil Painting is an American half-hour instructional television show hosted by painter Bill Alexander which ran from 1974 until 1982 on PBS. In each episode, Alexander taught techniques for landscape oil painting, completing a painting in each session. The show is known for inspiring The Joy of Painting hosted by Bob Ross.

References

The Magic of Oil Painting Wikipedia