"Yellow Mountain" by Dana Jester
Radiant, uplifting, and rich with warm storytelling.
Yellow Mountain is an original oil painting by Dana Jester, a respected artist known for his appearances on The Joy of Painting and his close friendship with the legendary Bob Ross. As a guest on the show, Dana shared Ross’s love for nature and landscapes — bringing his own calm, deliberate touch to each scene he painted on-air.
While Dana is now more often recognized for his detailed work featuring wildlife, Native American themes, and intricate compositions, he occasionally returns to the peaceful landscapes that first connected him with so many art lovers. Yellow Mountain is one of those rare gems — a luminous mountain scene painted with warmth, depth, and a reverence for the natural world.
Golden tones cascade across distant peaks, while trees at the base catch the soft light of dawn or dusk, inviting reflection and serenity. It’s a quiet yet powerful reminder of the beauty that comes with simplicity and experience.