Journey Art Supplies Blog
Tips, Tricks, Thoughts, and inspiration from across the art spectrum.
"Tell Me, Teach Me, Involve Me and I Learn"
Recently, Mike Grecian, a sales representative for several manufacturers, made the trip to Boone. He prepared a wonderful presentation for all of Cheap Joe's employees.
"Tell Me, Teach Me, Involve Me and I Learn"
Recently, Mike Grecian, a sales representative for several manufacturers, made the trip to Boone. He prepared a wonderful presentation for all of Cheap Joe's employees.
As Simple As Black and White
Whoever first spoke the phrase, “As simple as black and white.”, obviously, was not referring to pigments. There are many blacks, whites, and grays, for that matter, produced in watercolor, oil, and acrylic paints. Each one is unique and with a specific job to do
As Simple As Black and White
Whoever first spoke the phrase, “As simple as black and white.”, obviously, was not referring to pigments. There are many blacks, whites, and grays, for that matter, produced in watercolor, oil, and acrylic...
"Carolina In The Fall"
Fall is one of the most exciting times of the year in the North Carolina mountains. People come from near and far to visit and enjoy the beautiful autumn leaf color. There are festivals that celebrate the changing of the leaves and the fall harvests that are abounding from the summer crops.
"Carolina In The Fall"
Fall is one of the most exciting times of the year in the North Carolina mountains. People come from near and far to visit and enjoy the beautiful autumn leaf...
Building Art Relationships That Last.
Spreading the passion, encouraging new artists, supporting art groups all over the nation and in our own communities is our commitment. Through providing art supplies, customer service, art workshops, live demos, trade shows, online and off, we love to interact with artists on a daily basis.
Building Art Relationships That Last.
Spreading the passion, encouraging new artists, supporting art groups all over the nation and in our own communities is our commitment. Through providing art supplies, customer service, art workshops, live...
Blast From The Past To Hue or Not To Hue
Hues come in almost every medium and quality; oil, acrylic, watercolor and others, including student and professional grade products. You see, there are "hues" and then, there are "hues".
Blast From The Past To Hue or Not To Hue
Hues come in almost every medium and quality; oil, acrylic, watercolor and others, including student and professional grade products. You see, there are "hues" and then, there are "hues".
Cheap Joe's Wants You!
CHEAP JOE'S WANTS YOU! Well, actually, we want your art! You see, every year about this time, we start to compile all of the great stuff that makes up the new Cheap Joe's Guide to Great Art
Cheap Joe's Wants You!
CHEAP JOE'S WANTS YOU! Well, actually, we want your art! You see, every year about this time, we start to compile all of the great stuff that makes up the...
Refuse To Create Refuse: Recycle!
Waste not, Want not." If this quote is as true today as when Ben Franklin first coined it over two hundred years ago, why then, are the landfill sites full of things that could ideally be recycled, re-purposed, and reused?
Refuse To Create Refuse: Recycle!
Waste not, Want not." If this quote is as true today as when Ben Franklin first coined it over two hundred years ago, why then, are the landfill sites full...
Mother Necessity Meets Yupo
The old saying, "Necessity is the mother of invention", has been around since the 1600's. Still true today as then, necessity sparks our minds to think of ways to create a solution to our need.
Mother Necessity Meets Yupo
The old saying, "Necessity is the mother of invention", has been around since the 1600's. Still true today as then, necessity sparks our minds to think of ways to create...
Creative Fuel for Visual Art Journaling
Designing a beautiful cover for your journal is a great idea! Visual art journaling is just that, a visual story. Things you see, ponder, imagine, the things you want to preserve and remember about a particular experience.
Creative Fuel for Visual Art Journaling
Designing a beautiful cover for your journal is a great idea! Visual art journaling is just that, a visual story. Things you see, ponder, imagine, the things you want to...
The Isolation Coat - It's an Acrylic Thing, You...
If the phrase "isolation coat" sounds like something they slap on you when you have spent too much time in the studio, it's probably time to think about getting out! In reality, it's an acrylic thing, you may not understand!
The Isolation Coat - It's an Acrylic Thing, You...
If the phrase "isolation coat" sounds like something they slap on you when you have spent too much time in the studio, it's probably time to think about getting out!...
10 Unique Benefits of Live Art Workshops
Taking the first step can be the hardest thing to do. Most people are curious about taking an art workshop. We ponder it over and over in our heads and before the decision is made, several thoughts enter our minds. "Is it really worth it?"
10 Unique Benefits of Live Art Workshops
Taking the first step can be the hardest thing to do. Most people are curious about taking an art workshop. We ponder it over and over in our heads and...