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Cheap Joe’s Art Stuff Art Blog - Painting

  1. The Truth About Watercolor Tubes vs. Pans

    The Truth About Watercolor Tubes vs. Pans

    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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  2. The Beginner’s Guide To Oil Painting

    The Beginner’s Guide To Oil Painting

    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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  3. Find Out How Different Watercolor Supplies Work

    Find Out How Different Watercolor Supplies Work

    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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  4. Glass Painting: History, Supplies, and Project Ideas

    Glass Painting: History, Supplies, and Project Ideas

    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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  5. Daniel Smith Watercolors You Should Have In Your Palette

    Daniel Smith Watercolors You Should Have In Your Palette

    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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  6. Why You Should Use an Art Easel Stand

    Why You Should Use an Art Easel Stand

    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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  7. Tools You Need To Assemble The Best Watercolor Painting Kit

    Tools You Need To Assemble The Best Watercolor Painting Kit

    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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  8. The Best Tools For Painters

    The Best Tools For Painters

    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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  9. Everything You Need To Know About Paint Palettes and Mixing Trays

    Everything You Need To Know About Paint Palettes and Mixing Trays

    @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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  10. Black Friday Deals 2022: Top Deals for Oil Painters

    Black Friday Deals 2022: Top Deals for Oil Painters

    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 ...

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