Cheap Joe’s Art Stuff Art Blog
Tips, Tricks, Thoughts, and inspiration from across the art spectrum.
Marker Showdown: Copic vs Koda
Copic markers have long been considered the gold standard when it comes to alcohol-based markers – but will Cheap Joe’s brand Koda markers give them a run for their money?
Marker Showdown: Copic vs Koda
Copic markers have long been considered the gold standard when it comes to alcohol-based markers – but will Cheap Joe’s brand Koda markers give them a run for their money?
Painting Ideas for Fall
Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just looking for a fun, creative way to celebrate the season, fall offers endless inspiration. We’re here to help you explore a variety of...
Painting Ideas for Fall
Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just looking for a fun, creative way to celebrate the season, fall offers endless inspiration. We’re here to help you explore a variety of...
The Beginner’s Guide To Oil Painting
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
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...
Our Best Colors for Fall
As the crisp autumn air sweeps in and the leaves begin their transformation, we find ourselves inspired by the rich and varied palette that fall offers. We believe that the...
Our Best Colors for Fall
As the crisp autumn air sweeps in and the leaves begin their transformation, we find ourselves inspired by the rich and varied palette that fall offers. We believe that the...
Fun and Inexpensive Ways to Frame Art
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
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...
Easy DIY Watercolor Tree Holiday Cards
Think you don't have time this year to make special handmade holiday cards? We've got you covered with these quick and easy DIY watercolor Christmas tree cards
Easy DIY Watercolor Tree Holiday Cards
Think you don't have time this year to make special handmade holiday cards? We've got you covered with these quick and easy DIY watercolor Christmas tree cards
Free Art Lessons on Plein Air Painting
Cheap Joe's 2 Minute Art Tips - Plein Air Painting Time for more free art tips with Julie as we load up another 2 Minute Art Tip.In this one, Julie...
Free Art Lessons on Plein Air Painting
Cheap Joe's 2 Minute Art Tips - Plein Air Painting Time for more free art tips with Julie as we load up another 2 Minute Art Tip.In this one, Julie...
From Cheap Joe’s Art Blog
Basic Guide to Alcohol Markers We’ve got a few alcohol marker tips and tricks for you, whether you wantto begin creating marker art or just need some basic tips for...
From Cheap Joe’s Art Blog
Basic Guide to Alcohol Markers We’ve got a few alcohol marker tips and tricks for you, whether you wantto begin creating marker art or just need some basic tips for...
Better Blending with Alcohol Markers
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
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...
What You Need to Know About Alcohol Markers
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
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...
Safety and Hazards in Art Studios
Making art can be such an urgent emotional and spiritual experience that safety can be an afterthought. Plus, art supplies are so much fun that we can forget they may...
Safety and Hazards in Art Studios
Making art can be such an urgent emotional and spiritual experience that safety can be an afterthought. Plus, art supplies are so much fun that we can forget they may...
5 Tips to Improve Your Observational Drawing Sk...
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...
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...
