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Tips, Tricks, Thoughts, and inspiration from across the art spectrum.
Cheap Joe’s Art Stuff Art Blog - Painting
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Posted November 28, 2022
In my experience, the main hang-up some artists have when it comes to framing their work is that it can be expensive to have it done professionally or difficult and time-consuming to do it yourself. So this week, I wanted to show you some of my favorite ...
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Posted November 28, 2022in Watercolor
Excellence in Watercolor Paper, Why Arches Paper Is Worth ItTo meet the supply demands of artists, more efficient fabrication than hand-made procedures would be required. Arches turned to the cylinder mould method of manufacturing. Their expert ...
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Posted November 24, 2022
OK, not everyone who does art has a fancy studio, but everyone who does art surely has a space, no matter how small, where they can spread out and create. ...
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Posted November 23, 2022
Beat the mad dash and start shopping now! Some of our best and top-tested supplies are marked down to bring you holiday deals on everything from our best acrylic paint sets to gifts that line your stockings. ...
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Posted November 21, 2022
Brush care is very important to ensure the longevity of your investment. High-quality art supplies are not inexpensive, they are an investment. An investment worth making when you consider the tools you choose will determine your chances for success. ...
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Posted November 07, 2022
It makes sense that, as artists, we would assume the most important parts of our art are the colors, designs, lines, brush strokes, or even our muse. When it comes to acrylic painting, we’re talking about the finished product – the thing that everyone see ...
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Posted October 31, 2022
A couple of months ago, I heard about using nail polish in water to marble paper and other items, but it wasn’t until a few days ago that I learned you could use something a bit more economical: spray paint! ...
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Posted October 24, 2022
Like the retro cartoon character Inspector Gadget, are you fond of doodads and gizmos, gadgets, and handy tools that make creating your art easier? Do you have a collection of tools of the trade and are you continually seeking new and improved ways to ...
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Posted October 17, 2022
Are you just beginning your incredible journey in art? Welcome aboard to a beautiful new world! There's so much to learn and many ways to express yourself, and we're excited to have you with us! However, one thing you might be experiencing as ...
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Posted October 10, 2022
Answering our phones and emails is a lot like opening a box of chocolates: we never know what we will get! We get all kinds of excellent questions here, and one of them was about encaustic painting. What is Encaustic Painting? Encaustic ...