Yearly Archives: 2014

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

  1. Merry Christmas! From Cheap Joe's Art Stuff

    Merry Christmas! From Cheap Joe's Art Stuff

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  2. When Is A Christmas Card Not Just A Christmas Card?

    When Is A Christmas Card Not Just A Christmas Card?

    When is a Christmas card not just a Christmas card? When it is a gift of art! Sending Christmas cards is a time honored tradition that has been practiced officially since the 1840s. The majority of us look forward to sending and receiving them ...

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  3. Creativity Is Contagious. Catch the Bug!

    Creativity Is Contagious. Catch the Bug!

    The holidays are an ideal time to pick up a nasty bug and the winter flu season is very much in full swing. We all try to keep from catching it by washing our hands and getting a flu shot. Well, just so you know, there’s also another contagious bug g ...

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  4. "Tell Me, Teach Me, Involve Me and I Learn"

    "Tell Me, Teach Me, Involve Me and I Learn"

    Recently, Mike Grecian, a sales representative for several manufacturers, made the trip to Boone. He prepared a wonderful presentation for all of Cheap Joe's employees. ...

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  5. It's "Gift with Purchase" Time at Cheap Joe's!

    It's "Gift with Purchase" Time at Cheap Joe's!

    Don’t we all just love “Gifts with Purchase”? It’s like you know you need to stock up on all of your favorites, but you are willing to wait just a little longer to get that little something extra! I have to admit, I watch and wait for my favorite big dep ...

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  6. As Simple As Black and White

    As Simple As Black and White

    Whoever first spoke the phrase, “As simple as black and white.”, obviously, was not referring to pigments. There are many blacks, whites, and grays, for that matter, produced in watercolor, oil, and acrylic paints.  Each one is unique and with a specif ...

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  7. 6 New "Simply Must Have" Art Stuffs!

    6 New "Simply Must Have" Art Stuffs!

    In the art stuffs business, we are always searching for new and innovative art supplies. Because, if you're not introducing something new, then you are just old news! As artists, we just love our stuff! And the only thing we love more than our usual, ...

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  8. "Carolina In The Fall"

    "Carolina In The Fall"

    Fall is one of the most exciting times of the year in the North Carolina mountains. People come from near and far to visit and enjoy the beautiful autumn leaf color. There are festivals that celebrate the changing of the leaves and the fall harvests that ...

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  9. Building Art Relationships That Last.

    Building Art Relationships That Last.

    Spreading the passion, encouraging new artists, supporting art groups all over the nation and in our own communities is our commitment. Through providing art supplies, customer service, art workshops, live demos, trade shows, online and off, we love to ...

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  10. Blast From The Past To Hue or Not To Hue

    Blast From The Past To Hue or Not To Hue

    Hues come in almost every medium and quality; oil, acrylic, watercolor and others, including student and professional grade products. You see, there are "hues" and then, there are "hues". ...

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