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

American Journey Brushes

American Journey Brushes

CJAS Staff

This is the latest in Nylon, the American Journey Watercolor brush. And it's an absolutely incredible brush, it's an interlocked nylon and, of course, we've had interlocked hog hair for...

American Journey Brushes

CJAS Staff

This is the latest in Nylon, the American Journey Watercolor brush. And it's an absolutely incredible brush, it's an interlocked nylon and, of course, we've had interlocked hog hair for...

Brushes for Vincent

Brushes for Vincent

Help us make sure the next Vincent Van Gogh is not left behind! Together, let's be someone's Theo. We need your assistance in making Brushes for Vincent work. Your donation...

Brushes for Vincent

Help us make sure the next Vincent Van Gogh is not left behind! Together, let's be someone's Theo. We need your assistance in making Brushes for Vincent work. Your donation...

Artist Tip 31: Helpful Yupo Hints For the Watercolor Painter

Artist Tip 31: Helpful Yupo Hints For the Water...

CJAS Staff

With YUPO I have total freedom to put down anything I want...the more the merrier...then lift right back to white. Put aside your resist or mask...just sculpt back through your...

Artist Tip 31: Helpful Yupo Hints For the Water...

CJAS Staff

With YUPO I have total freedom to put down anything I want...the more the merrier...then lift right back to white. Put aside your resist or mask...just sculpt back through your...

Joe Miller Receives AWS Dolphin Award

Joe Miller Receives AWS Dolphin Award

CJAS Staff

There are exclusive awards like the Heisman Trophy, and then there are really exclusive awards like the Dolphin Medal. The Dolphin Award is the American Watercolor Society’s highest honor and...

Joe Miller Receives AWS Dolphin Award

CJAS Staff

There are exclusive awards like the Heisman Trophy, and then there are really exclusive awards like the Dolphin Medal. The Dolphin Award is the American Watercolor Society’s highest honor and...

Joe Miller and the History of Cheap Joe's Art Stuff

Joe Miller and the History of Cheap Joe's Art S...

CJAS Staff

It all started back in 1956. I was a senior in high school. In the afternoons after school, I went to Boone Drug to work on the fountain. Two brothers,...

Joe Miller and the History of Cheap Joe's Art S...

CJAS Staff

It all started back in 1956. I was a senior in high school. In the afternoons after school, I went to Boone Drug to work on the fountain. Two brothers,...

Using the Logan Picture Framing Sander

Using the Logan Picture Framing Sander

CJAS Staff

A brief demonstration on how to properly use the Logan picture framing sander. Start with light pressure until the disc is spinning. Then increase the pressure for easier sanding. Check...

Using the Logan Picture Framing Sander

CJAS Staff

A brief demonstration on how to properly use the Logan picture framing sander. Start with light pressure until the disc is spinning. Then increase the pressure for easier sanding. Check...

Using the Logan F300-1 Studio Joiner

Using the Logan F300-1 Studio Joiner

CJAS Staff

Logan F300-1 Studio Joiner is an all-purpose picture framing joiner designed for light duty framing. Produces perfect joined corners.

Using the Logan F300-1 Studio Joiner

CJAS Staff

Logan F300-1 Studio Joiner is an all-purpose picture framing joiner designed for light duty framing. Produces perfect joined corners.

Using the Logan 201 Circle and Oval Mat Cutter

Using the Logan 201 Circle and Oval Mat Cutter

CJAS Staff

Featuring a 3-step mechanism, the Logan 201 Circle and Oval Mat Cutter is fast, portable, very easy to use, and costs hundreds less than comparable oval cutters.

Using the Logan 201 Circle and Oval Mat Cutter

CJAS Staff

Featuring a 3-step mechanism, the Logan 201 Circle and Oval Mat Cutter is fast, portable, very easy to use, and costs hundreds less than comparable oval cutters.

Using the Logan 750 and 760 Simplex Elite Plus

Using the Logan 750 and 760 Simplex Elite Plus

CJAS Staff

The Logan 750-1 Simplex Elite Mat Cutter is a base board mounted mat cutter with a 40" capacity. It features a hinging guide rail with production stops, a parallel mat...

Using the Logan 750 and 760 Simplex Elite Plus

CJAS Staff

The Logan 750-1 Simplex Elite Mat Cutter is a base board mounted mat cutter with a 40" capacity. It features a hinging guide rail with production stops, a parallel mat...

Watercolor Training 7: Painting Wrap-Up

Watercolor Training 7: Painting Wrap-Up

CJAS Staff

I know it's not the best painting but it's my painting and I had a really good time doing it. We did a lot of different things in it. We...

Watercolor Training 7: Painting Wrap-Up

CJAS Staff

I know it's not the best painting but it's my painting and I had a really good time doing it. We did a lot of different things in it. We...

Watercolor Training 6: Little White Lines

Watercolor Training 6: Little White Lines

CJAS Staff

I want to show you how I put fine lines into a painting because there are a variety of ways to do it. "Little White Lines"

Watercolor Training 6: Little White Lines

CJAS Staff

I want to show you how I put fine lines into a painting because there are a variety of ways to do it. "Little White Lines"

Watercolor Training 5: Painting Smoke

Watercolor Training 5: Painting Smoke

CJAS Staff

I have a little painting that needs a little life put in it because it's a little country scene of a home and a barn, a couple of outbuildings and...

Watercolor Training 5: Painting Smoke

CJAS Staff

I have a little painting that needs a little life put in it because it's a little country scene of a home and a barn, a couple of outbuildings and...