Journey Art Supplies Blog
Tips, Tricks, Thoughts, and inspiration from across the art spectrum.
Sketching at Oak Island
Vacations are a great way to get away and see the world, or maybe just explore your own backyard! I recently visited the southern coast of North Carolina, specifically, the Oak Island/ Southport area. This was a great trip with lots of wonderful views of the area. As an artist, everything became a subject for a new painting!
Sketching at Oak Island
Vacations are a great way to get away and see the world, or maybe just explore your own backyard! I recently visited the southern coast of North Carolina, specifically, the...
Fall Festivals Galore!
With the turning of the leaves and the dropping of the mercury comes festivals galore! This is the time of the year when people start to gather in large crowds all over the country. The month of October kicks off the holiday season with hundreds of celebrations across the nation.
Fall Festivals Galore!
With the turning of the leaves and the dropping of the mercury comes festivals galore! This is the time of the year when people start to gather in large crowds...
Blocks, Sheets and Elephants, Oh My!
What do blocks, sheets and elephants have in common? Why, watercolor paper, of course! Yes, even the elephant! Watercolor papercomes in various sizes and shapes. The choice is yours! So, How do you decide?
Blocks, Sheets and Elephants, Oh My!
What do blocks, sheets and elephants have in common? Why, watercolor paper, of course! Yes, even the elephant! Watercolor papercomes in various sizes and shapes. The choice is yours! So, How...
Crazy Quilts Across the Countryside!
Quilts have been a family staple for hundreds of years. Much more than a cozy comfort in the midst of cold weather, many family traditions have been created around the giving of handmade quilts. Gifts for new brides and new mothers, to commemorate a new home or as a passing to adulthood. Quilts were often made by whole families including the menfolk. Each person leaving behind a part of themselves to be remembered for years and years to come.
Crazy Quilts Across the Countryside!
Quilts have been a family staple for hundreds of years. Much more than a cozy comfort in the midst of cold weather, many family traditions have been created around the...
Basically, It's All About Color
We get a lot of calls from beginning artists, particularly watercolorists. They are excited about getting started, perhaps taking a class and want the best materials they can afford. Watercolor paints can be a big investment and most beginners want all the wonderful colors they can get! But is that always the best choice?
Basically, It's All About Color
We get a lot of calls from beginning artists, particularly watercolorists. They are excited about getting started, perhaps taking a class and want the best materials they can afford. Watercolor...
What We Can't Eat, We Can!
Once, there was an old farmer in his garden picking his bountiful harvest. Along came a man and his wife who were observing him from the road. The wife told the man to ask the farmer if he would sell them some vegetables. The man walked over and asked the farmer, “Are you going to eat all of those vegetables?” and the farmer replied, “We eat what we can and what we can't we can."
What We Can't Eat, We Can!
Once, there was an old farmer in his garden picking his bountiful harvest. Along came a man and his wife who were observing him from the road. The wife told...
The Mysterious Phenomenon Called Wax Blooming
Colored Pencils are more popular than ever, and no longer just for kids! Professional artists everywhere are finding more and more ways to push the limits of this wonderful material. As with most mediums, there are student grade as well as professional grade. The price of the product is a clear indication of the difference. With professional grade colored pencils, the pigments used are more lightfast than ever.
The Mysterious Phenomenon Called Wax Blooming
Colored Pencils are more popular than ever, and no longer just for kids! Professional artists everywhere are finding more and more ways to push the limits of this wonderful material. As...
The Not-So-New Airbrush
This morning we were fortunate to have a representative from the Iwata Airbrush Company come and demonstrate their airbrush product line. This presentation was a wonderful refresher on the new types of brushes available and the advancements in the technology.
The Not-So-New Airbrush
This morning we were fortunate to have a representative from the Iwata Airbrush Company come and demonstrate their airbrush product line. This presentation was a wonderful refresher on the new...
Berry Season in the Mountains!
It's berry season up in the mountains. This is the beginning of berry harvesting time! The berries are ripening on the vines and starting to find their way into our kitchens. The current berry crops include fresh red raspberries, black raspberries, wild strawberries. Soon there will be blackberries, blueberries, and also cranberries in abundance.
Berry Season in the Mountains!
It's berry season up in the mountains. This is the beginning of berry harvesting time! The berries are ripening on the vines and starting to find their way into our...
Bringing Old Paintings Back to Life
Saturday was the first time I attended a workshop during Cheap Joe’s Blue Ridge Art Sampler on June 18-20. I was able to attend Joe’s workshop on how to recover unsuccessful paintings. Joe is such a joy to learn from and the ladies in the class were mesmerized by his knowledge of how to bring a painting back from the dead. Joe’s biggest message was what a painting needs most is VALUE.
Bringing Old Paintings Back to Life
Saturday was the first time I attended a workshop during Cheap Joe’s Blue Ridge Art Sampler on June 18-20. I was able to attend Joe’s workshop on how to recover...
