PAINT ALONG ACRYLICS
Instructor - Cherie Blickenstaff
Cherie Blickenstaff began her career as an artist, creating original works, exhibiting at Florida outdoor art shows, and licensing her designs to national reproduction companies. After more than 20 years working in other fields, she returned to her true passion—painting.
Cherie holds a BFA in Visual Communications from Florida State University and has a professional background in graphic design. Now retired, she is once again actively creating, exhibiting, and teaching. She especially enjoys sharing her skills and knowledge with students who may have once believed they could never paint, inspiring them to discover the joy of artistic expression.
KOI - RIPPLES OF LIFE
Paint a vibrant koi fish gliding gracefully through dark waters, its flowing fins accented with soft blue highlights and shimmering shades of orange, yellow, and white. The finished piece evokes a sense of serenity while reflecting the koi’s rich symbolism of peace, perseverance, resilience, and transformation.
A koi template will be provided to guide your composition. All materials are included—just bring your creativity and enjoy this relaxing and inspiring painting experience.
October 18, 2025 10:00am - 1:00 pm
$65 For The Class
MONSTERA: WHISPERS OF GREEN
Discover the elegance of tropical foliage as you paint a striking monstera leaf filled with rich greens, subtly shifting into hints of blue and yellow for depth and dimension. A luminous yellow-green background suggests sunlight filtering through, creating a radiant and airy effect.
This workshop will focus on blending and shading techniques to bring your leaf to life. A template will be provided to guide your design. All materials are included—simply bring your creativity and enjoy this vibrant painting experience.