Journey Art Supplies Blog

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

An Update on Jim Bailey's Art Studio and New Painting Innovations!

An Update on Jim Bailey's Art Studio and New Pa...

Terry Henry

First, I want to thank you for including my art studio in the New Palette Issue #61.  Since it has been over a year I thought it was timely to...

An Update on Jim Bailey's Art Studio and New Pa...

Terry Henry

First, I want to thank you for including my art studio in the New Palette Issue #61.  Since it has been over a year I thought it was timely to...

15 Minutes of Painting

15 Minutes of Painting

Brian Dubberly

“I want to get back into painting, but I just don’t have the time.” I hear it every day. “Maybe that’s because you’re in the art world,” you might say....

15 Minutes of Painting

Brian Dubberly

“I want to get back into painting, but I just don’t have the time.” I hear it every day. “Maybe that’s because you’re in the art world,” you might say....

When Is A Brush Not A Brush?

When Is A Brush Not A Brush?

CJAS Staff

When Is A Brush Not A Brush? When it is a Catalyst Tool from Princeton Artist Brush Company. Crafted from flexible silicone or hard nylon to allow artists a new...

When Is A Brush Not A Brush?

CJAS Staff

When Is A Brush Not A Brush? When it is a Catalyst Tool from Princeton Artist Brush Company. Crafted from flexible silicone or hard nylon to allow artists a new...

Artist Chat With Gerald Brommer

Artist Chat With Gerald Brommer

Terry Henry

Gerald Brommer Interview August 28th, 2015 Interviewer: Terry Henry Gerald Brommer was born in 1927 in Berkeley, CA. Gerald grew up in Northern California then studied to be an educator...

Artist Chat With Gerald Brommer

Terry Henry

Gerald Brommer Interview August 28th, 2015 Interviewer: Terry Henry Gerald Brommer was born in 1927 in Berkeley, CA. Gerald grew up in Northern California then studied to be an educator...

Making it Pop with Pastels!

Making it Pop with Pastels!

Carlee Hudson

Hello, everyone! Whenever I find out about a new painting technique, I cannot wait to try it and show you guys how it works! This week, I explored the use...

Making it Pop with Pastels!

Carlee Hudson

Hello, everyone! Whenever I find out about a new painting technique, I cannot wait to try it and show you guys how it works! This week, I explored the use...

Tie-Dye Batik with Glue!

Tie-Dye Batik with Glue!

Carlee Hudson

Hey, everybody! The warm weather is finally upon us, which means we can start breaking out all the old outdoor activities! One of my personal favorites is tie-dyeing!  Sure, you...

Tie-Dye Batik with Glue!

Carlee Hudson

Hey, everybody! The warm weather is finally upon us, which means we can start breaking out all the old outdoor activities! One of my personal favorites is tie-dyeing!  Sure, you...

More Fun with Alcohol Inks!

More Fun with Alcohol Inks!

Carlee Hudson

Hi, everyone! More Fun with Alcohol Inks! This week's post goes out to all you alcohol ink artists out there!  (OR folks considering getting into alcohol inks!) I'm sure you've...

More Fun with Alcohol Inks!

Carlee Hudson

Hi, everyone! More Fun with Alcohol Inks! This week's post goes out to all you alcohol ink artists out there!  (OR folks considering getting into alcohol inks!) I'm sure you've...

Spring Art Swap!

Spring Art Swap!

Carlee Hudson

Hi, everyone! It was a great week over here at Cheap Joe's headquarters! For a little over a month now, our employees have been working diligently to create a one-of-a-kind...

Spring Art Swap!

Carlee Hudson

Hi, everyone! It was a great week over here at Cheap Joe's headquarters! For a little over a month now, our employees have been working diligently to create a one-of-a-kind...

Spring Succulent Sanctuary!

Spring Succulent Sanctuary!

Carlee Hudson

Hello, everyone! Who's ready for spring?  I know I am.  The weather has been gorgeous this week--but they say we're supposed to get snow on Sunday! In an effort to...

Spring Succulent Sanctuary!

Carlee Hudson

Hello, everyone! Who's ready for spring?  I know I am.  The weather has been gorgeous this week--but they say we're supposed to get snow on Sunday! In an effort to...

Speedball Screenprinting Workshop!

Speedball Screenprinting Workshop!

Carlee Hudson

Hey, everybody! A few weeks ago, we were lucky to have two representatives from Speedball come and show us how to use all the awesome new screen printing stuff we've...

Speedball Screenprinting Workshop!

Carlee Hudson

Hey, everybody! A few weeks ago, we were lucky to have two representatives from Speedball come and show us how to use all the awesome new screen printing stuff we've...

The Cheap Joe's 2016 Guide to Great Art!

The Cheap Joe's 2016 Guide to Great Art!

Carlee Hudson

Hello, everybody! Have you guys heard about this year's catalog? Well, not only is it jam-packed with a bunch more art stuff, but the cover is color-able! With how popular...

The Cheap Joe's 2016 Guide to Great Art!

Carlee Hudson

Hello, everybody! Have you guys heard about this year's catalog? Well, not only is it jam-packed with a bunch more art stuff, but the cover is color-able! With how popular...

Citra Solv Collage Paper!

Citra Solv Collage Paper!

Carlee Hudson

Hi, everyone! Do you guys know about Citra Solv? Yep, the natural cleaner, degreaser, and solvent! But I'm wondering if you've heard about using it as an art medium. This...

Citra Solv Collage Paper!

Carlee Hudson

Hi, everyone! Do you guys know about Citra Solv? Yep, the natural cleaner, degreaser, and solvent! But I'm wondering if you've heard about using it as an art medium. This...