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

Painting with painting knife

How to Master Watercolor Painting with a Painti...

CJAS Staff

You hardly ever think of using a painting knife in watercolor, but a friend of mine many years ago showed me this, and his name is Charles Sharpe. I've enjoyed...

How to Master Watercolor Painting with a Painti...

CJAS Staff

You hardly ever think of using a painting knife in watercolor, but a friend of mine many years ago showed me this, and his name is Charles Sharpe. I've enjoyed...

Floral Canvas Using Watercolor Pouring Technique

Mastering the Watercolor Pouring Technique

Carlee Hudson

Watercolor painting has long been celebrated for its delicate and luminous qualities. Among the many techniques available to watercolor artists, the watercolor pouring technique stands out as a captivating method...

Mastering the Watercolor Pouring Technique

Carlee Hudson

Watercolor painting has long been celebrated for its delicate and luminous qualities. Among the many techniques available to watercolor artists, the watercolor pouring technique stands out as a captivating method...

Detail of botanical cyanotype on paper.

How To Create Cyanotypes from Home

Leslie Snipes

Learn how to create gorgeous cyanotype images with Jacquard's super easy Cyanotype Sensitizer Set as well as their Pretreated Cyanotype Fabric Sheets. It's the perfect project for staying home and...

How To Create Cyanotypes from Home

Leslie Snipes

Learn how to create gorgeous cyanotype images with Jacquard's super easy Cyanotype Sensitizer Set as well as their Pretreated Cyanotype Fabric Sheets. It's the perfect project for staying home and...

Unleash Your Creativity with Sketchbook Journaling

Unleash Your Creativity with Sketchbook Journaling

Terry Henry

In a world full of digital distractions, there's something inherently captivating about putting pen to paper to capture thoughts and emotions through the art of sketchbook journaling. This creative outlet...

Unleash Your Creativity with Sketchbook Journaling

Terry Henry

In a world full of digital distractions, there's something inherently captivating about putting pen to paper to capture thoughts and emotions through the art of sketchbook journaling. This creative outlet...

artist painting yellow watercolor on paper with watercolor brush

Your Guide to Choosing The Perfect Watercolor B...

CJAS Staff

Watercolor painting is a fascinating art form that demands precision, creativity, and the right tools. While the selection of pigments and paper is crucial, the choice of watercolor painting tools...

Your Guide to Choosing The Perfect Watercolor B...

CJAS Staff

Watercolor painting is a fascinating art form that demands precision, creativity, and the right tools. While the selection of pigments and paper is crucial, the choice of watercolor painting tools...

Cheap Joe’s Lessons for Painting with Acrylics

Cheap Joe’s Lessons for Painting with Acrylics

CJAS Staff

When it comes to the art supply industry, it’s no secret that Cheap Joe’s is one of the best in the business. But did you know that we also have...

Cheap Joe’s Lessons for Painting with Acrylics

CJAS Staff

When it comes to the art supply industry, it’s no secret that Cheap Joe’s is one of the best in the business. But did you know that we also have...

Why Every Artist Needs Both Paintbrushes and Painting Knives

Why Every Artist Needs Both Paintbrushes and Pa...

CJAS Staff

So many times, when artists are starting out, they may opt to forego certain painting tools to save a dollar here or there. Now granted, there are occasions where that...

Why Every Artist Needs Both Paintbrushes and Pa...

CJAS Staff

So many times, when artists are starting out, they may opt to forego certain painting tools to save a dollar here or there. Now granted, there are occasions where that...

Women and flowers in acrylic stippling technique

Acrylic Painting: Tips, Tricks, and Techniques ...

CJAS Staff

Acrylic painting is a versatile and popular medium used by artists worldwide. It is known (and loved) for its fast-drying properties, water solubility, and flexibility, as it’s able to be...

Acrylic Painting: Tips, Tricks, and Techniques ...

CJAS Staff

Acrylic painting is a versatile and popular medium used by artists worldwide. It is known (and loved) for its fast-drying properties, water solubility, and flexibility, as it’s able to be...

An Expert Guide to Calligraphy

An Expert Guide to Calligraphy

CJAS Staff

Calligraphy is the art of writing decoratively and artistically, and it has been used for centuries to create everything from religious texts to artwork. It’s a form of handwriting that...

An Expert Guide to Calligraphy

CJAS Staff

Calligraphy is the art of writing decoratively and artistically, and it has been used for centuries to create everything from religious texts to artwork. It’s a form of handwriting that...

10 Essential Tips for Mastering Watercolor Painting

10 Essential Tips for Mastering Watercolor Pain...

CJAS Staff

Welcome to the world of watercolor painting! As a professional artists and experienced teachers, we are here to give you 10 essential tips for mastering this beautiful medium. Whether you...

10 Essential Tips for Mastering Watercolor Pain...

CJAS Staff

Welcome to the world of watercolor painting! As a professional artists and experienced teachers, we are here to give you 10 essential tips for mastering this beautiful medium. Whether you...

The Truth About Watercolor Tubes vs. Pans

The Truth About Watercolor Tubes vs. Pans

CJAS Staff

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...

The Truth About Watercolor Tubes vs. Pans

CJAS Staff

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...

Your Guide To Using Calligraphy Pens

Your Guide To Using Calligraphy Pens

CJAS Staff

Like any art form, calligraphy takes quite a bit of time and practice to master. Choosing the right tools and supplies is vital to your success, but checking out some...

Your Guide To Using Calligraphy Pens

CJAS Staff

Like any art form, calligraphy takes quite a bit of time and practice to master. Choosing the right tools and supplies is vital to your success, but checking out some...