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Cheap Joe’s Art Stuff Art Blog - Painting
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Posted June 03, 2023
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 art and art supplies. What is the best watercolor paper to use? What is the highest quality artist ...
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Posted May 18, 2023
Cheap Joe’s mini art lessons are meant to provide beginners with a starting point into the world of various art mediums and techniques. Since oil painting has been around for hundreds of years, and is still such a popular art form today, we decided ...
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Posted April 10, 2023
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 and watercolor paper can play an important role in getting ...
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Posted April 03, 2023
Glass painting is an art form that can be adapted to be used in a variety of ways. Over the years, the technique, style, and purpose behind this art form have changed dramatically. In the process, new name variations have risen, including “stained ...
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Posted March 13, 2023
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 ...
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Posted March 06, 2023
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 ever found yourself questioning the purpose of an art easel stand, and whether or not you ...
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Posted January 30, 2023in Watercolor
If you’ve ever been down the paint aisle in a craft store, then you’ve probably found yourself mesmerized by the extensive collection of beautiful watercolor paints. We know we have! This type of painting is adored by many artists, and for ...
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Posted January 08, 2023in Painting
To continue to evolve as a painter, you sometimes have to experiment with different painting tools to elevate your artistic style. Sometimes that means switching up your technique, and what better way to do so than by trying out some new painting tools? ...
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Posted January 01, 2023in Painting
@media screen and (max-width:600px){th, td{display:block} td{width:300px !important}} Many things come to mind when thinking about the art of painting – brush styles, paint hues, and the talented artist behind the work, to name a few. But what many seem to forget is one of the artist’s most important tools: paint palettes or ...
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Posted November 28, 2022
Great news! You can get Black Friday Deals on many items at Cheap Joe's Art Stuff right now rather than waiting until the end of the month. We’re offering the best deals on oil paints, paint sets, supplies, and more. We are always happy to pass on the s ...