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Better Blending with Alcohol Markers

Leslie Snipes

This step-by-step tutorial for beginners is a great place to start learning more about alcohol marker blending techniques. Even if you are familiar with the basics of using markers, if...

Better Blending with Alcohol Markers

Leslie Snipes

This step-by-step tutorial for beginners is a great place to start learning more about alcohol marker blending techniques. Even if you are familiar with the basics of using markers, if...

7 experiements of marker scribbles on different paper

What You Need to Know About Alcohol Markers

Leslie Snipes

Have you ever looked at a display of hundreds of colorful markers and thought how fun they would be to use, but you weren’t sure where to begin? We’ve got...

What You Need to Know About Alcohol Markers

Leslie Snipes

Have you ever looked at a display of hundreds of colorful markers and thought how fun they would be to use, but you weren’t sure where to begin? We’ve got...

artist sketching man's head

5 Tips to Improve Your Observational Drawing Sk...

Leslie Snipes

Observational drawing practice is about more than just making your drawing look like the subject; it’s about improving how well you see and practicing hand-eye coordination. Our eye can trick...

5 Tips to Improve Your Observational Drawing Sk...

Leslie Snipes

Observational drawing practice is about more than just making your drawing look like the subject; it’s about improving how well you see and practicing hand-eye coordination. Our eye can trick...

An Expert Guide to Calligraphy

An Expert Guide to Calligraphy

CJAS Staff

Calligraphy is the art of writing decoratively and artistically, and it has been used for centuries to create everything from religious texts to artwork. It’s a form of handwriting that...

An Expert Guide to Calligraphy

CJAS Staff

Calligraphy is the art of writing decoratively and artistically, and it has been used for centuries to create everything from religious texts to artwork. It’s a form of handwriting that...

10 Essential Tips for Mastering Watercolor Painting

10 Essential Tips for Mastering Watercolor Pain...

CJAS Staff

Welcome to the world of watercolor painting! As a professional artists and experienced teachers, we are here to give you 10 essential tips for mastering this beautiful medium. Whether you...

10 Essential Tips for Mastering Watercolor Pain...

CJAS Staff

Welcome to the world of watercolor painting! As a professional artists and experienced teachers, we are here to give you 10 essential tips for mastering this beautiful medium. Whether you...

The Truth About Watercolor Tubes vs. Pans

The Truth About Watercolor Tubes vs. Pans

CJAS Staff

It is not uncommon when new artists are budding and trying to learn all they can that they turn to friends and classmates for advice on all things related to...

The Truth About Watercolor Tubes vs. Pans

CJAS Staff

It is not uncommon when new artists are budding and trying to learn all they can that they turn to friends and classmates for advice on all things related to...

Your Guide To Using Calligraphy Pens

Your Guide To Using Calligraphy Pens

CJAS Staff

Like any art form, calligraphy takes quite a bit of time and practice to master. Choosing the right tools and supplies is vital to your success, but checking out some...

Your Guide To Using Calligraphy Pens

CJAS Staff

Like any art form, calligraphy takes quite a bit of time and practice to master. Choosing the right tools and supplies is vital to your success, but checking out some...

Using Colored Pencils For Beginners

Using Colored Pencils For Beginners

CJAS Staff

Ready for another one of our mini art lessons? Today we will be covering one of today’s most popular coloring mediums: colored pencils. These pencils are preferred by artists of...

Using Colored Pencils For Beginners

CJAS Staff

Ready for another one of our mini art lessons? Today we will be covering one of today’s most popular coloring mediums: colored pencils. These pencils are preferred by artists of...

Why You Should Use an Art Easel Stand

Why You Should Use an Art Easel Stand

CJAS Staff

Many artists prefer using an easel for painting rather than working with a flat surface. But how do you know if an artist easel is right for you? If you’ve...

Why You Should Use an Art Easel Stand

CJAS Staff

Many artists prefer using an easel for painting rather than working with a flat surface. But how do you know if an artist easel is right for you? If you’ve...

Calligraphy Alphabet

Calligraphy Lettering Pens For Any Project

CJAS Staff

If you’ve been on social media at all during the past few years, then you’ve probably come across a calligraphy video or two. Many viewers love the satisfaction of watching...

Calligraphy Lettering Pens For Any Project

CJAS Staff

If you’ve been on social media at all during the past few years, then you’ve probably come across a calligraphy video or two. Many viewers love the satisfaction of watching...

Art Supplies For Every Studio Size

Art Supplies For Every Studio Size

Mona Lisa

OK, not everyone who does art has a fancy studio, but everyone who does art surely has a space, no matter how small, where they can spread out and create.

Art Supplies For Every Studio Size

Mona Lisa

OK, not everyone who does art has a fancy studio, but everyone who does art surely has a space, no matter how small, where they can spread out and create.

Go-Go Gadget! Useful Art Tools

Go-Go Gadget! Useful Art Tools

Mona Lisa

Like the retro cartoon character Inspector Gadget, are you fond of doodads and gizmos, gadgets, and handy tools that make creating your art easier? Do you have a collection of...

Go-Go Gadget! Useful Art Tools

Mona Lisa

Like the retro cartoon character Inspector Gadget, are you fond of doodads and gizmos, gadgets, and handy tools that make creating your art easier? Do you have a collection of...