Cheap Joe’s Art Stuff Art Blog
Tips, Tricks, Thoughts, and inspiration from across the art spectrum.
American Journey Brushes
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
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
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 Water...
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...
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
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
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 S...
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...