Journey Art Supplies Blog
Tips, Tricks, Thoughts, and inspiration from across the art spectrum.
You Might Be a Cheap Joe's Kind of Artist, If...
Are You a Cheap Joe's Kind of Artist? Well, Are You? If you were ever in doubt as to your status as an artist, here are some key indications that you might be our kind of artist, a Cheap Joe's kind of artist
You Might Be a Cheap Joe's Kind of Artist, If...
Are You a Cheap Joe's Kind of Artist? Well, Are You? If you were ever in doubt as to your status as an artist, here are some key indications that...
One Man's Trash is Another Artist's Treasure!
Back in the day, my mom used to save empty milk jugs “just in case”. I never really thought what the case might be when you would need 101 empty milk jugs, but nevertheless, she would have been ready had there been one.
One Man's Trash is Another Artist's Treasure!
Back in the day, my mom used to save empty milk jugs “just in case”. I never really thought what the case might be when you would need 101 empty...
The S-Curve of Learning
As an artist, I find myself thinking about something creative or contemplating a painting almost every minute of the day. How is that possible? I am either going over a new idea, seeing something that compels and inspires me to paint, taking pictures along a road, or researching a technique or artist that I am inspired to know more about.
The S-Curve of Learning
As an artist, I find myself thinking about something creative or contemplating a painting almost every minute of the day. How is that possible? I am either going over a...
Cheap Joe's HeART Stuff: Postcards for Hurrican...
The effects and damage are still apparent even months after Hurricane Sandy made her way up the Eastern coastline in late October 2012. The super storm displaced thousands of people, many whom lost everything, including family and friends. In times such as these, we struggle to put ourselves in their place, to know what they are feeling.
Cheap Joe's HeART Stuff: Postcards for Hurrican...
The effects and damage are still apparent even months after Hurricane Sandy made her way up the Eastern coastline in late October 2012. The super storm displaced thousands of people,...
The Power of One Word
On New Year's Eve we all wait and watch for the stroke of midnight. Watching the ball drop in Times Square, counting down the seconds, ready to celebrate the New Year. Out with the old, in with the new.
The Power of One Word
On New Year's Eve we all wait and watch for the stroke of midnight. Watching the ball drop in Times Square, counting down the seconds, ready to celebrate the New...
A Cheap Joe's Christmas!
Cheap Joe's Art Stuff would like to take this opportunity to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas! In this special You Tube video, "Cheap" Joe Miller is in the house to take you on a special tour around Santa's satellite Art Stuff Workshop in Boone, NC.
A Cheap Joe's Christmas!
Cheap Joe's Art Stuff would like to take this opportunity to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas! In this special You Tube video, "Cheap" Joe Miller is in the house to...
Brushes for Vincent
Help us make sure the next Vincent Van Gogh is not left behind! Together, let's be someone's Theo. We need your assistance in making Brushes for Vincent work. Your donation will be used to purchase art supplies for children in need.
Brushes for Vincent
Help us make sure the next Vincent Van Gogh is not left behind! Together, let's be someone's Theo. We need your assistance in making Brushes for Vincent work. Your donation...
“I Found My Thrill on Blueberry Hill”
Recently, I was reminded of the Jazz musician, Fats Domino, who wrote the number one hit song, way back in the day, called “Blueberry Hill”. It was a song about finding his “thrill” (love) on top of Blueberry Hill. Well, I actually found my thrill on a “Blueberry Hill”, high up on the northern side of Beech Mountain, fresh summer blueberries!
“I Found My Thrill on Blueberry Hill”
Recently, I was reminded of the Jazz musician, Fats Domino, who wrote the number one hit song, way back in the day, called “Blueberry Hill”. It was a song about finding...
Claim Your Art Freedom!
On the Eve of the Day of our Independence, I started thinking about our freedom and how thankful I am to be living in the U.S.A. Then, I was thinking how sometimes, we, as artists, can often feel chained by our limits in making Art?
Claim Your Art Freedom!
On the Eve of the Day of our Independence, I started thinking about our freedom and how thankful I am to be living in the U.S.A. Then, I was thinking...
As Artists, We Simply Must
My daily commute, back and forth to Cheap Joe’s, sometimes affords me the opportunity to photograph some very inspiring views along the way. I thought I would share them with you, along with a poem that they inspired. Enjoy!
As Artists, We Simply Must
My daily commute, back and forth to Cheap Joe’s, sometimes affords me the opportunity to photograph some very inspiring views along the way. I thought I would share them with...
Promote ART with Heart
You know from the very early beginnings of Cheap Joe’s Art Stuff, Joe Miller’s one desire was to paint. He discovered he had a passion that was hidden inside. One that might have been there all of his life, but he put it aside to do other things.
Promote ART with Heart
You know from the very early beginnings of Cheap Joe’s Art Stuff, Joe Miller’s one desire was to paint. He discovered he had a passion that was hidden inside. One that...
Small Goals = Big Changes
Time to make a change? How many times, in the past, have you made those New Year’s Resolutions just to have them eventually be pushed by the wayside. As artists, we seem to be the worst at focusing on change. We tend to have our heads in more creative avenues and discipline is also not always our first concern.
Small Goals = Big Changes
Time to make a change? How many times, in the past, have you made those New Year’s Resolutions just to have them eventually be pushed by the wayside. As artists, we...
