Cheap Joe’s Art Stuff Art Blog
Tips, Tricks, Thoughts, and inspiration from across the art spectrum.
Leave Your Mark
Hello, everyone! This week, I have a fun craft for all you scrapbookers and stationary lovers out there–stamps! Though, this isn’t solely for those crafters because the best and easiest...
Leave Your Mark
Hello, everyone! This week, I have a fun craft for all you scrapbookers and stationary lovers out there–stamps! Though, this isn’t solely for those crafters because the best and easiest...
Job Perks: A Cheap Joe's Art Exhibit!
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!
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...
Do You Doodle?
Well, you should! This week, I wanted to talk about a subject that I know everyone has been familiar with at least once in their life–doodling! Studies have shown, and...
Do You Doodle?
Well, you should! This week, I wanted to talk about a subject that I know everyone has been familiar with at least once in their life–doodling! Studies have shown, and...
Colored Pencils: Feel the Blend!
There are some who don’t consider colored pencil works to be art, but I know an entire Facebook group that would heartily disagree with you. In fact, colored pencil artists have some...
Colored Pencils: Feel the Blend!
There are some who don’t consider colored pencil works to be art, but I know an entire Facebook group that would heartily disagree with you. In fact, colored pencil artists have some...
Gouache Squash
If you’ve been following the blog for a while, you may remember the post that Mona Lisa did explaining gouache. If not, and you’re not familiar with gouache, I suggest...
Gouache Squash
If you’ve been following the blog for a while, you may remember the post that Mona Lisa did explaining gouache. If not, and you’re not familiar with gouache, I suggest...
5 Tips That Will (Probably) Improve Your Drawin...
Want to avoid panda-monium in your drawing and sketching? Consider some of these tips I’m about to throw at ya! These are tips that I either learned from instructors–or just...
5 Tips That Will (Probably) Improve Your Drawin...
Want to avoid panda-monium in your drawing and sketching? Consider some of these tips I’m about to throw at ya! These are tips that I either learned from instructors–or just...
The Answer to Your Brayers!
Have you been interested in printmaking, but were a little hesitant due to the cost? Well, you’re in luck!
The Answer to Your Brayers!
Have you been interested in printmaking, but were a little hesitant due to the cost? Well, you’re in luck!
Paint So Great, You Can Even See It in the Dark!
Have you gotten our Summer Sale Flyer yet? If not, you’re missing out on some REALLY great new products! One of which is our brand-spankin' new color of Joe’s Prime...
Paint So Great, You Can Even See It in the Dark!
Have you gotten our Summer Sale Flyer yet? If not, you’re missing out on some REALLY great new products! One of which is our brand-spankin' new color of Joe’s Prime...
A Day in the Life of a Workshopper!
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!
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...
The Spring Art Swap!
Well, it’s that time of year again…time for another Cheap Joe’s Art Swap! The theme this time was “spring”–and I took that pretty literally in my panel. I sketched out...
The Spring Art Swap!
Well, it’s that time of year again…time for another Cheap Joe’s Art Swap! The theme this time was “spring”–and I took that pretty literally in my panel. I sketched out...
Adventures in Yupo and Negative Painting
I think an art form that doesn’t get nearly enough recognition is negative painting. No, I don’t mean like when you’re grumpy but you’re STILL painting, I’m talking about painting...
Adventures in Yupo and Negative Painting
I think an art form that doesn’t get nearly enough recognition is negative painting. No, I don’t mean like when you’re grumpy but you’re STILL painting, I’m talking about painting...
An Ink-cellent Alternative!
Do you love to paint in watercolor, but have difficulty with intricate details? Have no fear! This week, I have combined the brilliancy and versatility of watercolor with the precision...
An Ink-cellent Alternative!
Do you love to paint in watercolor, but have difficulty with intricate details? Have no fear! This week, I have combined the brilliancy and versatility of watercolor with the precision...
