Cheap Joe’s Art Stuff Art Blog

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

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10 Fun Facts to Know About Cheap Joe’s

Tory D Manning

Ever wondered what makes Cheap Joe’s Art Stuff such a special place for artists? Let’s take a little trip behind the scenes and get to know our company, its quirky...

10 Fun Facts to Know About Cheap Joe’s

CJAS Staff

Ever wondered what makes Cheap Joe’s Art Stuff such a special place for artists? Let’s take a little trip behind the scenes and get to know our company, its quirky...

Oil Painting Tips for Those New to Oils

Oil Painting Tips for Those New to Oils

Carlee Hudson

Hello Artists, beginners and experts alike!   This week, our blog post is inspired by a request from Tanya M. Nevin of Van Gough's Ear Paint Studio (check out her...

Oil Painting Tips for Those New to Oils

Carlee Hudson

Hello Artists, beginners and experts alike!   This week, our blog post is inspired by a request from Tanya M. Nevin of Van Gough's Ear Paint Studio (check out her...

The Cheap Joe's 2016 Guide to Great Art!

The Cheap Joe's 2016 Guide to Great Art!

Carlee Hudson

Hello, everybody! Have you guys heard about this year's catalog? Well, not only is it jam-packed with a bunch more art stuff, but the cover is color-able! With how popular...

The Cheap Joe's 2016 Guide to Great Art!

Carlee Hudson

Hello, everybody! Have you guys heard about this year's catalog? Well, not only is it jam-packed with a bunch more art stuff, but the cover is color-able! With how popular...

Citra Solv Collage Paper!

Citra Solv Collage Paper!

Carlee Hudson

Hi, everyone! Do you guys know about Citra Solv? Yep, the natural cleaner, degreaser, and solvent! But I'm wondering if you've heard about using it as an art medium. This...

Citra Solv Collage Paper!

Carlee Hudson

Hi, everyone! Do you guys know about Citra Solv? Yep, the natural cleaner, degreaser, and solvent! But I'm wondering if you've heard about using it as an art medium. This...

Bettering Your Lettering!

Bettering Your Lettering!

Carlee Hudson

Hey, everybody! Typography has always been a passion of mine.  As an artist with an English degree, it seems only natural that I'd be drawn to the creative ways you...

Bettering Your Lettering!

Carlee Hudson

Hey, everybody! Typography has always been a passion of mine.  As an artist with an English degree, it seems only natural that I'd be drawn to the creative ways you...

A New Jewel in the Cheap Joe's Crown!

A New Jewel in the Cheap Joe's Crown!

Carlee Hudson

Hey, everybody! Crazy things have been happening in the Cheap Joe's world: namely, we opened a brand new store in beautiful Asheville, North Carolina I was part of the team...

A New Jewel in the Cheap Joe's Crown!

Carlee Hudson

Hey, everybody! Crazy things have been happening in the Cheap Joe's world: namely, we opened a brand new store in beautiful Asheville, North Carolina I was part of the team...