Journey Art Supplies Blog
Tips, Tricks, Thoughts, and inspiration from across the art spectrum.
American Journey Brushes
Paint along with Joe! In this video and post, 'Cheap' Joe Miller demos the American Journey Watercolor brush, an interlocked nylon brush that's the first of its kind. We're super proud of this brush! Because of the unique bristle structure, it holds a lot of paint and the color will go a long way when painting.
American Journey Brushes
Paint along with Joe! In this video and post, 'Cheap' Joe Miller demos the American Journey Watercolor brush, an interlocked nylon brush that's the first of its kind. We're super...
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...
Artist Tip 31: Helpful Yupo Hints For the Water...
With YUPO I have total freedom to put down anything I want...the more the merrier...then lift right back to white. Put aside your resist or mask...just sculpt back through your darks to create your lights. Be aware that fingers can leave an unseen oil which can act as a resist and cause the paint to give an uneven look.
Artist Tip 31: Helpful Yupo Hints For the Water...
With YUPO I have total freedom to put down anything I want...the more the merrier...then lift right back to white. Put aside your resist or mask...just sculpt back through your...
Joe Miller Receives AWS Dolphin Award
There are exclusive awards like the Heisman Trophy, and then there are really exclusive awards like the Dolphin Medal. The Dolphin Award is the American Watercolor Society’s highest honor and has only been given to eleven people prior to 2006. Recently, our very own Cheap Joe became the 12th recipient of the American Watercolor Society Dolphin Award.
Joe Miller Receives AWS Dolphin Award
There are exclusive awards like the Heisman Trophy, and then there are really exclusive awards like the Dolphin Medal. The Dolphin Award is the American Watercolor Society’s highest honor and...
Joe Miller and the History of Cheap Joe's Art S...
It all started back in 1956. I was a senior in high school. In the afternoons after school, I went to Boone Drug to work on the fountain. Two brothers, who owned the store, Wayne and Odell Kelly Richardson were both pharmacists.
Joe Miller and the History of Cheap Joe's Art S...
It all started back in 1956. I was a senior in high school. In the afternoons after school, I went to Boone Drug to work on the fountain. Two brothers,...
Using the Logan Picture Framing Sander
A brief demonstration on how to properly use the Logan picture framing sander. Start with light pressure until the disc is spinning. Then increase the pressure for easier sanding. Check the sanded surface of the molding to see if it is smooth. If it's not smooth, continue sanding.
Using the Logan Picture Framing Sander
A brief demonstration on how to properly use the Logan picture framing sander. Start with light pressure until the disc is spinning. Then increase the pressure for easier sanding. Check...
Using the Logan F300-1 Studio Joiner
Logan F300-1 Studio Joiner is an all-purpose picture framing joiner designed for light duty framing. Produces perfect joined corners.
Using the Logan F300-1 Studio Joiner
Logan F300-1 Studio Joiner is an all-purpose picture framing joiner designed for light duty framing. Produces perfect joined corners.
Using the Logan 201 Circle and Oval Mat Cutter
Featuring a 3-step mechanism, the Logan 201 Circle and Oval Mat Cutter is fast, portable, very easy to use, and costs hundreds less than comparable oval cutters.
Using the Logan 201 Circle and Oval Mat Cutter
Featuring a 3-step mechanism, the Logan 201 Circle and Oval Mat Cutter is fast, portable, very easy to use, and costs hundreds less than comparable oval cutters.
Using the Logan 750 and 760 Simplex Elite Plus
The Logan 750-1 Simplex Elite Mat Cutter is a base board mounted mat cutter with a 40" capacity. It features a hinging guide rail with production stops, a parallel mat guide in aluminum channels, and a 27" squaring arm with a stop.
Using the Logan 750 and 760 Simplex Elite Plus
The Logan 750-1 Simplex Elite Mat Cutter is a base board mounted mat cutter with a 40" capacity. It features a hinging guide rail with production stops, a parallel mat...
Watercolor Training 7: Painting Wrap-Up
I know it's not the best painting but it's my painting and I had a really good time doing it. We did a lot of different things in it. We did the clouds, the background tree area, these evergreen trees, the negative tree trunk and the negative around the house, the smoke out of the chimney and of course the little white lines.
Watercolor Training 7: Painting Wrap-Up
I know it's not the best painting but it's my painting and I had a really good time doing it. We did a lot of different things in it. We...
Watercolor Training 6: Little White Lines
I want to show you how I put fine lines into a painting because there are a variety of ways to do it. "Little White Lines"
Watercolor Training 6: Little White Lines
I want to show you how I put fine lines into a painting because there are a variety of ways to do it. "Little White Lines"
Watercolor Training 5: Painting Smoke
I have a little painting that needs a little life put in it because it's a little country scene of a home and a barn, a couple of outbuildings and the mountains where I live here.
Watercolor Training 5: Painting Smoke
I have a little painting that needs a little life put in it because it's a little country scene of a home and a barn, a couple of outbuildings and...
