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

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Fun and Inexpensive Ways to Frame Art

Tory D Manning

In my experience, the main hang-up some artists have when it comes to framing their work is that it can be expensive to have it done professionally or difficult and...

Fun and Inexpensive Ways to Frame Art

CJAS Staff

In my experience, the main hang-up some artists have when it comes to framing their work is that it can be expensive to have it done professionally or difficult and...

Three Watercolor Christmas Tree Cards

Easy DIY Watercolor Tree Holiday Cards

Leslie Snipes

Think you don't have time this year to make special handmade holiday cards? We've got you covered with these quick and easy DIY watercolor Christmas tree cards

Easy DIY Watercolor Tree Holiday Cards

Leslie Snipes

Think you don't have time this year to make special handmade holiday cards? We've got you covered with these quick and easy DIY watercolor Christmas tree cards

Your Guide to Stretching Watercolor Paper

Your Guide to Stretching Watercolor Paper

Leslie Snipes

People tell me all the time they have a hard time finishing the watercolor without getting all hard edges. Let me show you an old method--stretching paper--that also prevents hard...

Your Guide to Stretching Watercolor Paper

Leslie Snipes

People tell me all the time they have a hard time finishing the watercolor without getting all hard edges. Let me show you an old method--stretching paper--that also prevents hard...

Art Presentation Tips: Cost-Effective Matting and Framing Techniques

Art Presentation Tips: Cost-Effective Matting a...

CJAS Staff

As artists, we create art to be viewed and enjoyed. We do not paint to hide our art in a closet or under a bed. In some cases, we may...

Art Presentation Tips: Cost-Effective Matting a...

CJAS Staff

As artists, we create art to be viewed and enjoyed. We do not paint to hide our art in a closet or under a bed. In some cases, we may...

Painting with painting knife

How to Master Watercolor Painting with a Painti...

CJAS Staff

You hardly ever think of using a painting knife in watercolor, but a friend of mine many years ago showed me this, and his name is Charles Sharpe. I've enjoyed...

How to Master Watercolor Painting with a Painti...

CJAS Staff

You hardly ever think of using a painting knife in watercolor, but a friend of mine many years ago showed me this, and his name is Charles Sharpe. I've enjoyed...

Floral Canvas Using Watercolor Pouring Technique

Mastering the Watercolor Pouring Technique

Carlee Hudson

Watercolor painting has long been celebrated for its delicate and luminous qualities. Among the many techniques available to watercolor artists, the watercolor pouring technique stands out as a captivating method...

Mastering the Watercolor Pouring Technique

Carlee Hudson

Watercolor painting has long been celebrated for its delicate and luminous qualities. Among the many techniques available to watercolor artists, the watercolor pouring technique stands out as a captivating method...

Detail of botanical cyanotype on paper.

How To Create Cyanotypes from Home

Leslie Snipes

Learn how to create gorgeous cyanotype images with Jacquard's super easy Cyanotype Sensitizer Set as well as their Pretreated Cyanotype Fabric Sheets. It's the perfect project for staying home and...

How To Create Cyanotypes from Home

Leslie Snipes

Learn how to create gorgeous cyanotype images with Jacquard's super easy Cyanotype Sensitizer Set as well as their Pretreated Cyanotype Fabric Sheets. It's the perfect project for staying home and...

Unleash Your Creativity with Sketchbook Journaling

Unleash Your Creativity with Sketchbook Journaling

Terry Henry

In a world full of digital distractions, there's something inherently captivating about putting pen to paper to capture thoughts and emotions through the art of sketchbook journaling. This creative outlet...

Unleash Your Creativity with Sketchbook Journaling

Terry Henry

In a world full of digital distractions, there's something inherently captivating about putting pen to paper to capture thoughts and emotions through the art of sketchbook journaling. This creative outlet...

A Step-By-Step Guide For Two Resin Art Projects

A Step-By-Step Guide For Two Resin Art Projects

CJAS Staff

We’ve talked about art resin on this blog before, but we have a special post today that we think you’ll love! In this blog post, we’re going to show you...

A Step-By-Step Guide For Two Resin Art Projects

CJAS Staff

We’ve talked about art resin on this blog before, but we have a special post today that we think you’ll love! In this blog post, we’re going to show you...

Online Art Lessons For Adults

Online Art Lessons For Adults

CJAS Staff

As the holiday season approaches, you may find yourself looking for the perfect gift for the artist in your life. This year, we recommend you skip the materialistic presents and...

Online Art Lessons For Adults

CJAS Staff

As the holiday season approaches, you may find yourself looking for the perfect gift for the artist in your life. This year, we recommend you skip the materialistic presents and...

Spray paint marble look

How To Achieve A Spray Paint Marble Effect

Carlee Hudson

A couple of months ago, I heard about using nail polish in water to marble paper and other items, but it wasn’t until a few days ago that I learned...

How To Achieve A Spray Paint Marble Effect

Carlee Hudson

A couple of months ago, I heard about using nail polish in water to marble paper and other items, but it wasn’t until a few days ago that I learned...

Watercolor and Gouache Comparison Swatches

Acrylic Gouache or Watercolor Gouache? What's t...

Mona Lisa

Are you just beginning your incredible journey in art? Welcome aboard to a beautiful new world! There's so much to learn and many ways to express yourself, and we're excited...

Acrylic Gouache or Watercolor Gouache? What's t...

Mona Lisa

Are you just beginning your incredible journey in art? Welcome aboard to a beautiful new world! There's so much to learn and many ways to express yourself, and we're excited...