Cheap Joe’s Art Stuff Art Blog

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

The Beginner’s Guide To Oil Painting

The Beginner’s Guide To Oil Painting

CJAS Staff

Cheap Joe’s mini art lessons are meant to provide beginners with a starting point into the world of various art mediums and techniques. Since oil painting has been around for...

The Beginner’s Guide To Oil Painting

CJAS Staff

Cheap Joe’s mini art lessons are meant to provide beginners with a starting point into the world of various art mediums and techniques. Since oil painting has been around for...

abstract art with orange, reds, blues and greens

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...

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...

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...

Cheap Joe’s Lessons for Painting with Acrylics

Cheap Joe’s Lessons for Painting with Acrylics

CJAS Staff

When it comes to the art supply industry, it’s no secret that Cheap Joe’s is one of the best in the business. But did you know that we also have...

Cheap Joe’s Lessons for Painting with Acrylics

CJAS Staff

When it comes to the art supply industry, it’s no secret that Cheap Joe’s is one of the best in the business. But did you know that we also have...

Women and flowers in acrylic stippling technique

Acrylic Painting: Tips, Tricks, and Techniques ...

CJAS Staff

Acrylic painting is a versatile and popular medium used by artists worldwide. It is known (and loved) for its fast-drying properties, water solubility, and flexibility, as it’s able to be...

Acrylic Painting: Tips, Tricks, and Techniques ...

CJAS Staff

Acrylic painting is a versatile and popular medium used by artists worldwide. It is known (and loved) for its fast-drying properties, water solubility, and flexibility, as it’s able to be...

Daniel Smith's Ultramarin Blue and Rhodonite Genuine tubes and color mix

Daniel Smith Watercolors You Should Have In You...

Brian Dubberly

Years ago, before Daniel Smith Watercolors were sold at Cheap Joe's Art Stuff, the talk was all "Quinacridone." Back then, Daniel Smith was the first to recognize the artists' thirst...

Daniel Smith Watercolors You Should Have In You...

Brian Dubberly

Years ago, before Daniel Smith Watercolors were sold at Cheap Joe's Art Stuff, the talk was all "Quinacridone." Back then, Daniel Smith was the first to recognize the artists' thirst...

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...

The Best Tools For Painters

The Best Tools For Painters

CJAS Staff

To continue to evolve as a painter, you sometimes have to experiment with different painting tools to elevate your artistic style. Sometimes that means switching up your technique, and what...

The Best Tools For Painters

CJAS Staff

To continue to evolve as a painter, you sometimes have to experiment with different painting tools to elevate your artistic style. Sometimes that means switching up your technique, and what...

Everything You Need To Know About Paint Palettes and Mixing Trays

Everything You Need To Know About Paint Palette...

CJAS Staff

Many things come to mind when thinking about the art of painting – brush styles, paint hues, and the talented artist behind the work, to name a few. But what...

Everything You Need To Know About Paint Palette...

CJAS Staff

Many things come to mind when thinking about the art of painting – brush styles, paint hues, and the talented artist behind the work, to name a few. But what...

Person holding a Christmas Present (Photo by Kira auf der Heide)

Black Friday Deals 2022: Top Deals for Oil Pain...

Brian Dubberly

Great news! You can get Black Friday Deals on many items at Cheap Joe's Art Stuff right now rather than waiting until the end of the month. We’re offering the...

Black Friday Deals 2022: Top Deals for Oil Pain...

Brian Dubberly

Great news! You can get Black Friday Deals on many items at Cheap Joe's Art Stuff right now rather than waiting until the end of the month. We’re offering the...

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.