Cheap Joe’s Art Stuff Art Blog

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 ...

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 ...

We’ve talked about art resin on this blog before, but we have a special post today that we think you’ll love! In this blog post, we’re going to show you two unique resin art ideas that we think anyone would enjoy making. You’ll get a step-by-step guide f ...

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 ...

There are so many valuable pieces of information within the materials themselves, but if new artists don't know where to look for that info, it's not helpful to them. One of the most accessible pieces of information are "watermarks" within artists' papers. ...

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? ...

@media screen and (max-width:600px){th, td{display:block} td{width:100% !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 ...

As the holiday season approaches, you may find yourself looking for the perfect gift for the artist in your life. This year, we recommend you skip the materialistic presents and instead give them something useful – art lessons! The best part? They ...

Resin art is a unique medium that has grown immensely in popularity in recent years. Art resin is known for its versatility – it seems like there is no limit to what you can create when you’re working with resin! In this blog post, we’re ...

If you’ve been on social media at all during the past few years, then you’ve probably come across a calligraphy video or two. Many viewers love the satisfaction of watching artists expertly wield their calligraphy pens to craft a visually ...