Cheap Joe’s Art Stuff Art Blog

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

artist painting yellow watercolor on paper with watercolor brush

Your Guide to Choosing The Perfect Watercolor B...

CJAS Staff

Watercolor painting is a fascinating art form that demands precision, creativity, and the right tools. While the selection of pigments and paper is crucial, the choice of watercolor painting tools...

Your Guide to Choosing The Perfect Watercolor B...

CJAS Staff

Watercolor painting is a fascinating art form that demands precision, creativity, and the right tools. While the selection of pigments and paper is crucial, the choice of watercolor painting tools...

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...

Why Every Artist Needs Both Paintbrushes and Painting Knives

Why Every Artist Needs Both Paintbrushes and Pa...

CJAS Staff

So many times, when artists are starting out, they may opt to forego certain painting tools to save a dollar here or there. Now granted, there are occasions where that...

Why Every Artist Needs Both Paintbrushes and Pa...

CJAS Staff

So many times, when artists are starting out, they may opt to forego certain painting tools to save a dollar here or there. Now granted, there are occasions where that...

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...

An Expert Guide to Calligraphy

An Expert Guide to Calligraphy

CJAS Staff

Calligraphy is the art of writing decoratively and artistically, and it has been used for centuries to create everything from religious texts to artwork. It’s a form of handwriting that...

An Expert Guide to Calligraphy

CJAS Staff

Calligraphy is the art of writing decoratively and artistically, and it has been used for centuries to create everything from religious texts to artwork. It’s a form of handwriting that...

10 Essential Tips for Mastering Watercolor Painting

10 Essential Tips for Mastering Watercolor Pain...

CJAS Staff

Welcome to the world of watercolor painting! As a professional artists and experienced teachers, we are here to give you 10 essential tips for mastering this beautiful medium. Whether you...

10 Essential Tips for Mastering Watercolor Pain...

CJAS Staff

Welcome to the world of watercolor painting! As a professional artists and experienced teachers, we are here to give you 10 essential tips for mastering this beautiful medium. Whether you...

The Truth About Watercolor Tubes vs. Pans

The Truth About Watercolor Tubes vs. Pans

CJAS Staff

It is not uncommon when new artists are budding and trying to learn all they can that they turn to friends and classmates for advice on all things related to...

The Truth About Watercolor Tubes vs. Pans

CJAS Staff

It is not uncommon when new artists are budding and trying to learn all they can that they turn to friends and classmates for advice on all things related to...

Your Guide To Using Calligraphy Pens

Your Guide To Using Calligraphy Pens

CJAS Staff

Like any art form, calligraphy takes quite a bit of time and practice to master. Choosing the right tools and supplies is vital to your success, but checking out some...

Your Guide To Using Calligraphy Pens

CJAS Staff

Like any art form, calligraphy takes quite a bit of time and practice to master. Choosing the right tools and supplies is vital to your success, but checking out some...

Using Colored Pencils For Beginners

Using Colored Pencils For Beginners

CJAS Staff

Ready for another one of our mini art lessons? Today we will be covering one of today’s most popular coloring mediums: colored pencils. These pencils are preferred by artists of...

Using Colored Pencils For Beginners

CJAS Staff

Ready for another one of our mini art lessons? Today we will be covering one of today’s most popular coloring mediums: colored pencils. These pencils are preferred by artists of...

Find Out How Different Watercolor Supplies Work

Find Out How Different Watercolor Supplies Work

CJAS Staff

Numerous tools can be used to create breathtaking watercolor paintings, but if you’re new to the medium, you might be unfamiliar with some of the supplies. Tools like watercolor pencils...

Find Out How Different Watercolor Supplies Work

CJAS Staff

Numerous tools can be used to create breathtaking watercolor paintings, but if you’re new to the medium, you might be unfamiliar with some of the supplies. Tools like watercolor pencils...

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...