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A Frank Webb Watercolor Primer

A Frank Webb Watercolor Primer

Terry Henry

Yesterday I posted an interview I did several years ago with Frank Webb. Frank began his art journey as an illustrator and that shaped the way he approaches painting. In...

A Frank Webb Watercolor Primer

Terry Henry

Yesterday I posted an interview I did several years ago with Frank Webb. Frank began his art journey as an illustrator and that shaped the way he approaches painting. In...

An Interview with Frank Webb

An Interview with Frank Webb

Terry Henry

I had the rare opportunity to interview artist Frank Webb during the last workshop he did at Cheap Joe's in August of 2016. I was impressed by his humility and...

An Interview with Frank Webb

Terry Henry

I had the rare opportunity to interview artist Frank Webb during the last workshop he did at Cheap Joe's in August of 2016. I was impressed by his humility and...

At Home With Jimbo Bailey

At Home With Jimbo Bailey

Terry Henry

So, I had this idea; Why not paint a scene on a typical 2 x 3-foot canvas that would have the look and feel of a stained-glass window?  After several weeks...

At Home With Jimbo Bailey

Terry Henry

So, I had this idea; Why not paint a scene on a typical 2 x 3-foot canvas that would have the look and feel of a stained-glass window?  After several weeks...

At Home With Leslie Fehling - Making an accordion sketchbook.

At Home With Leslie Fehling - Making an accordi...

Terry Henry

Leslie Fehling is one of Cheap Joe's favorite artists/instructors. She always fills her classes and leaves her students super inspired. Unfortunately, her two classes at Cheap Joe's were canceled due...

At Home With Leslie Fehling - Making an accordi...

Terry Henry

Leslie Fehling is one of Cheap Joe's favorite artists/instructors. She always fills her classes and leaves her students super inspired. Unfortunately, her two classes at Cheap Joe's were canceled due...

Exciting News From Artist/Instructor Anji Grainger

Exciting News From Artist/Instructor Anji Grainger

Terry Henry

I wanted to share some wonderful news with you and thought perhaps we could update my workshop description with the attached image that just took first place in the Northwest...

Exciting News From Artist/Instructor Anji Grainger

Terry Henry

I wanted to share some wonderful news with you and thought perhaps we could update my workshop description with the attached image that just took first place in the Northwest...

Try These Painting Ideas for Inspiration from Home by Jean Pederson

Try These Painting Ideas for Inspiration from H...

Terry Henry

<p>We find ourselves at home looking at the four walls and all that is held within them. The objects in our home provide us with many applications, useful tools, family...

Try These Painting Ideas for Inspiration from H...

Terry Henry

<p>We find ourselves at home looking at the four walls and all that is held within them. The objects in our home provide us with many applications, useful tools, family...

Plein - Painting... Indoors by Tom Lynch - Part Two

Plein - Painting... Indoors by Tom Lynch - Part...

Terry Henry

<p>Tom Lynch was recently featured in two editions of the <a href="https://www.cheapjoes.com/the-palette-magazine-issue-no-71.html">New Palette Magazine</a>. He is a most adventurous artist and I loved the way that he showed us the...

Plein - Painting... Indoors by Tom Lynch - Part...

Terry Henry

<p>Tom Lynch was recently featured in two editions of the <a href="https://www.cheapjoes.com/the-palette-magazine-issue-no-71.html">New Palette Magazine</a>. He is a most adventurous artist and I loved the way that he showed us the...

Plein - Painting... Indoors by Tom Lynch - Part One

Plein - Painting... Indoors by Tom Lynch - Part...

Terry Henry

<p>Tom Lynch was recently featured in two editions of the <a href="https://www.cheapjoes.com/the-palette-magazine-issue-no-71.html">New Palette Magazine</a>. He is a most adventurous artist and I loved the way that he showed us the...

Plein - Painting... Indoors by Tom Lynch - Part...

Terry Henry

<p>Tom Lynch was recently featured in two editions of the <a href="https://www.cheapjoes.com/the-palette-magazine-issue-no-71.html">New Palette Magazine</a>. He is a most adventurous artist and I loved the way that he showed us the...

Staying Connected During This Stay-At-Home Time

Staying Connected During This Stay-At-Home Time

Terry Henry

During this stay-at-home time in our collective lives, keeping connected with one another has taken on a new meaning. What could be simpler than stopping by the grocery store on...

Staying Connected During This Stay-At-Home Time

Terry Henry

During this stay-at-home time in our collective lives, keeping connected with one another has taken on a new meaning. What could be simpler than stopping by the grocery store on...

At Home With Sterling Edwards

At Home With Sterling Edwards

Terry Henry

Editors Note: In talking with Sterling the other day I realized that we need to keep in touch with one another. After reading what Sterling has to say about being...

At Home With Sterling Edwards

Terry Henry

Editors Note: In talking with Sterling the other day I realized that we need to keep in touch with one another. After reading what Sterling has to say about being...

Image of a color chart of some American Journey watercolors

Get the Most Out of Your Paint!

CJAS Staff

<p>Color mixing is the ultimate way to get the most use out of your paint. With this handy chart, using only 12 colors, you can create over 120 colors in...

Get the Most Out of Your Paint!

CJAS Staff

<p>Color mixing is the ultimate way to get the most use out of your paint. With this handy chart, using only 12 colors, you can create over 120 colors in...

Frank Webb: Design Before Color

Frank Webb: Design Before Color

Terry Henry

One of my favorite artists is Frank Webb. His art embodies humorous freedom where nothing is really straight and his bold colors remind me of a vivid dreamscape. It was...

Frank Webb: Design Before Color

Terry Henry

One of my favorite artists is Frank Webb. His art embodies humorous freedom where nothing is really straight and his bold colors remind me of a vivid dreamscape. It was...