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Tips, Tricks, Thoughts, and inspiration from across the art spectrum.

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The Versatility of Winsor and Newton Quinacrido...

CJAS Staff

Enjoy this blog post highlighting the endless color characteristics and versatility of Winsor & Newton Quinacridone Colors

The Versatility of Winsor and Newton Quinacrido...

CJAS Staff

Enjoy this blog post highlighting the endless color characteristics and versatility of Winsor & Newton Quinacridone Colors

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Fabriano Watercolor Paper with Laurin McCracken

CJAS Staff

Here is the first part of realist watercolorist Laurin McCracken's video praising Fabriano Watercolor Paper

Fabriano Watercolor Paper with Laurin McCracken

CJAS Staff

Here is the first part of realist watercolorist Laurin McCracken's video praising Fabriano Watercolor Paper

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How to Get the Most Out of Your Paint with Colo...

CJAS Staff

Color mixing is the ultimate way to get the most use out of your paint. With this handy chart, using only 12 colors, you can create over 120 colors in...

How to Get the Most Out of Your Paint with Colo...

CJAS Staff

Color mixing is the ultimate way to get the most use out of your paint. With this handy chart, using only 12 colors, you can create over 120 colors in...

person thumbing through a paint palette book

Your Guide to Choosing the Perfect Paint Palette

Mona Lisa

Choosing the right paint palette is one of the most important decisions you'll make as an artist. It's where your paints live, mix, and come to life—ready to burst onto...

Your Guide to Choosing the Perfect Paint Palette

Mona Lisa

Choosing the right paint palette is one of the most important decisions you'll make as an artist. It's where your paints live, mix, and come to life—ready to burst onto...

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Understanding Targeted Competitor Ads for Art S...

Tory D Manning

We love our artist community, and we’re all about making sure you get the best deals on top-quality art supplies. But lately, we’ve noticed a sneaky trend that we want...

Understanding Targeted Competitor Ads for Art S...

CJAS Staff

We love our artist community, and we’re all about making sure you get the best deals on top-quality art supplies. But lately, we’ve noticed a sneaky trend that we want...

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Exploring the Asheville Art Community and Cheap...

Tory D Manning

If you know Asheville, you know it's a town that thrives on creativity. From the bustling River Arts District to the charming galleries downtown, this city is a haven for...

Exploring the Asheville Art Community and Cheap...

CJAS Staff

If you know Asheville, you know it's a town that thrives on creativity. From the bustling River Arts District to the charming galleries downtown, this city is a haven for...

a watercolor painting of a snowy mountain region with trees in front

8 Watercolor Painting Ideas for Wintertime

Tory D Manning

Winter is a magical season that brings with it a sense of wonder, nostalgia, and beauty. For watercolor artists, winter offers a unique palette of inspiration, from frost-covered landscapes to...

8 Watercolor Painting Ideas for Wintertime

CJAS Staff

Winter is a magical season that brings with it a sense of wonder, nostalgia, and beauty. For watercolor artists, winter offers a unique palette of inspiration, from frost-covered landscapes to...

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Fun Projects to Get You Out of an Art Rut

Tory D Manning

Are you feeling a little stuck when it comes to creating lately? We’ve all been there. Sometimes, your brushes seem to weigh a ton, and your inspiration feels as dried...

Fun Projects to Get You Out of an Art Rut

CJAS Staff

Are you feeling a little stuck when it comes to creating lately? We’ve all been there. Sometimes, your brushes seem to weigh a ton, and your inspiration feels as dried...

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Winter Plein Air Journaling Made Easy

Mona Lisa

The winter season may seem like the most inconvenient time for plein air journaling, especially in the mountains, where the temperatures have been exceedingly low this year. However, it can...

Winter Plein Air Journaling Made Easy

Mona Lisa

The winter season may seem like the most inconvenient time for plein air journaling, especially in the mountains, where the temperatures have been exceedingly low this year. However, it can...

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Setting Artistic Goals for the New Year

Tory D Manning

It’s the start of a new year – that magical time when we pack away the holiday chaos, grab a fresh planner. and dream about all the ways we’ll make...

Setting Artistic Goals for the New Year

CJAS Staff

It’s the start of a new year – that magical time when we pack away the holiday chaos, grab a fresh planner. and dream about all the ways we’ll make...

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Creating On the Go: Portable Supplies for Artis...

Tory D Manning

Traveling is the perfect excuse to step away from your daily routine, but it’s also a great way to tap into your creative side! Whether you're on a weekend getaway...

Creating On the Go: Portable Supplies for Artis...

CJAS Staff

Traveling is the perfect excuse to step away from your daily routine, but it’s also a great way to tap into your creative side! Whether you're on a weekend getaway...

Goof Proof Color Wheels in travel size and full size

Our Review of the Goof Proof Color Wheel

Terry Henry

We appreciate tools that help artists of all levels unlock their potential when it comes to creativity. One standout product that helps with this is the Robert Burridge Goof Proof...

Our Review of the Goof Proof Color Wheel

Terry Henry

We appreciate tools that help artists of all levels unlock their potential when it comes to creativity. One standout product that helps with this is the Robert Burridge Goof Proof...