Cheap Joe’s Art Stuff Art Blog
Tips, Tricks, Thoughts, and inspiration from across the art spectrum.
One Man's Trash is Another Artist's Treasure!
Back in the day, my mom used to save empty milk jugs “just in case”. I never really thought what the case might be when you would need 101 empty...
One Man's Trash is Another Artist's Treasure!
Back in the day, my mom used to save empty milk jugs “just in case”. I never really thought what the case might be when you would need 101 empty...
The S-Curve of Learning
As an artist, I find myself thinking about something creative or contemplating a painting almost every minute of the day. How is that possible? I am either going over a...
The S-Curve of Learning
As an artist, I find myself thinking about something creative or contemplating a painting almost every minute of the day. How is that possible? I am either going over a...
Colored Pencils: Time to Take Them Seriously
Seriously? Colored pencils? I remember in grade school, one of my favorite things to draw with was colored pencils. I would spend hours and hours creating with the ones that came...
Colored Pencils: Time to Take Them Seriously
Seriously? Colored pencils? I remember in grade school, one of my favorite things to draw with was colored pencils. I would spend hours and hours creating with the ones that came...
Gerald Brommer: Hardcore Construction Worker at...
When we think of basic construction, the first thing that comes to mind is Building Construction; high rises, shopping malls, rural housing developments and big burly guys with hard hats...
Gerald Brommer: Hardcore Construction Worker at...
When we think of basic construction, the first thing that comes to mind is Building Construction; high rises, shopping malls, rural housing developments and big burly guys with hard hats...
Frank Webb Paints Using His Head, Heart and Hand
I love learning from video material. I will watch an instructional video over and over until I have accomplished the technique or at least have a good understanding of the...
Frank Webb Paints Using His Head, Heart and Hand
I love learning from video material. I will watch an instructional video over and over until I have accomplished the technique or at least have a good understanding of the...
Warning! Alcohol Markers Can Be Highly Addictive!
You know, I guess I’ve always loved art stuff. Growing up, there was nothing I wanted more. Don’t tell Joe, but I used to sleep with the Dick Blick catalog...
Warning! Alcohol Markers Can Be Highly Addictive!
You know, I guess I’ve always loved art stuff. Growing up, there was nothing I wanted more. Don’t tell Joe, but I used to sleep with the Dick Blick catalog...
Cheap Joe's Goes Back to School: Winsor & Newto...
At Cheap Joe's, we are constantly challenged by our customers to know more and more about the products we sell. They will call with questions that we want to be...
Cheap Joe's Goes Back to School: Winsor & Newto...
At Cheap Joe's, we are constantly challenged by our customers to know more and more about the products we sell. They will call with questions that we want to be...
More Than Just a Farm Hand, He's Family
I think, more today, than in the olden times, animals are considered just part of the family. We tend to keep the common domesticated animals in and around the house...
More Than Just a Farm Hand, He's Family
I think, more today, than in the olden times, animals are considered just part of the family. We tend to keep the common domesticated animals in and around the house...
The Teachings of Caroline Jasper: Dramatic Dept...
The more I learn about art and various techniques, the more I realize I need to continue to learn. I have painted with acrylics for years, and more recently with...
The Teachings of Caroline Jasper: Dramatic Dept...
The more I learn about art and various techniques, the more I realize I need to continue to learn. I have painted with acrylics for years, and more recently with...
Lian Quan Zhen's Painting Traditional and Chine...
I recently reviewed a new DVD that I have now come to cherish, Painting Traditional and Chinese Watercolors DVD with Lian Quan Zhen. Chinese art has always been a fascination to...
Lian Quan Zhen's Painting Traditional and Chine...
I recently reviewed a new DVD that I have now come to cherish, Painting Traditional and Chinese Watercolors DVD with Lian Quan Zhen. Chinese art has always been a fascination to...
Give 'em Some Love: Support Your Local Arts
We have a fair share of art galleries and studios in the High Country area. There is always something to do, somewhere to go, and something to see. Whether you...
Give 'em Some Love: Support Your Local Arts
We have a fair share of art galleries and studios in the High Country area. There is always something to do, somewhere to go, and something to see. Whether you...
Susan Crouch's \Painting in Living Color: Carol...
As a self-taught artist, I have been using instructional material to learn about art for as long as I can remember. From Bob Ross to Walter Foster, many professional artists...
Susan Crouch's \Painting in Living Color: Carol...
As a self-taught artist, I have been using instructional material to learn about art for as long as I can remember. From Bob Ross to Walter Foster, many professional artists...
