Cheap Joe’s Art Stuff Art Blog

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

At Home With Sterling Edwards

At Home With Sterling Edwards

Terry Henry

Editors Note: In talking with Sterling the other day I realized that we need to keep in touch with one another. After reading what Sterling has to say about being...

At Home With Sterling Edwards

Terry Henry

Editors Note: In talking with Sterling the other day I realized that we need to keep in touch with one another. After reading what Sterling has to say about being...

The Story Behind Cheap Joe's Kilimanjaro Watercolor Paper

The Story Behind Cheap Joe's Kilimanjaro Waterc...

Terry Henry

Back in the day, spring of 1998 to be exact, Cheap Joe’s annual reference catalog hit the mailboxes of America and other far-away places. Billed as a catalog “For Art...

The Story Behind Cheap Joe's Kilimanjaro Waterc...

Terry Henry

Back in the day, spring of 1998 to be exact, Cheap Joe’s annual reference catalog hit the mailboxes of America and other far-away places. Billed as a catalog “For Art...

An Update on Jim Bailey's Art Studio and New Painting Innovations!

An Update on Jim Bailey's Art Studio and New Pa...

Terry Henry

First, I want to thank you for including my art studio in the New Palette Issue #61.  Since it has been over a year I thought it was timely to...

An Update on Jim Bailey's Art Studio and New Pa...

Terry Henry

First, I want to thank you for including my art studio in the New Palette Issue #61.  Since it has been over a year I thought it was timely to...

Spring Art Swap!

Spring Art Swap!

Carlee Hudson

Hi, everyone! It was a great week over here at Cheap Joe's headquarters! For a little over a month now, our employees have been working diligently to create a one-of-a-kind...

Spring Art Swap!

Carlee Hudson

Hi, everyone! It was a great week over here at Cheap Joe's headquarters! For a little over a month now, our employees have been working diligently to create a one-of-a-kind...

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...

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...

Job Perks: A Cheap Joe's Art Exhibit!

Job Perks: A Cheap Joe's Art Exhibit!

Carlee Hudson

This week, I’d like to talk about something very exciting that’s happening over here: our first company-wide art exhibit in a museum! The lovely folks over at the Blowing Rock Art...

Job Perks: A Cheap Joe's Art Exhibit!

Carlee Hudson

This week, I’d like to talk about something very exciting that’s happening over here: our first company-wide art exhibit in a museum! The lovely folks over at the Blowing Rock Art...

A Day in the Life of a Workshopper!

A Day in the Life of a Workshopper!

Carlee Hudson

Our very own, Joe Miller, has some experience in this area. And he has a very useful tip to avoid making mud in your painting that is very well explained...

A Day in the Life of a Workshopper!

Carlee Hudson

Our very own, Joe Miller, has some experience in this area. And he has a very useful tip to avoid making mud in your painting that is very well explained...

Love--No, ART is in the Air!

Love--No, ART is in the Air!

Carlee Hudson

This week, I want to talk about stepping out of your comfort zone. I know, I know, it can be scary to attempt something you’ve never done before–and in my...

Love--No, ART is in the Air!

Carlee Hudson

This week, I want to talk about stepping out of your comfort zone. I know, I know, it can be scary to attempt something you’ve never done before–and in my...

"Tell Me, Teach Me, Involve Me and I Learn"

"Tell Me, Teach Me, Involve Me and I Learn"

Mona Lisa

Recently, Mike Grecian, a sales representative for several manufacturers, made the trip to Boone. He prepared a wonderful presentation for all of Cheap Joe's employees.

"Tell Me, Teach Me, Involve Me and I Learn"

Mona Lisa

Recently, Mike Grecian, a sales representative for several manufacturers, made the trip to Boone. He prepared a wonderful presentation for all of Cheap Joe's employees.

"Carolina In The Fall"

"Carolina In The Fall"

Mona Lisa

Fall is one of the most exciting times of the year in the North Carolina mountains. People come from near and far to visit and enjoy the beautiful autumn leaf...

"Carolina In The Fall"

Mona Lisa

Fall is one of the most exciting times of the year in the North Carolina mountains. People come from near and far to visit and enjoy the beautiful autumn leaf...