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.
ACRYLICS - HOLIDAY POINSETTIA
Celebrate the colors of the season with Holiday Poinsettia, a festive acrylic painting workshop with artist Cherie Blickenstaff.
In this vibrant floral composition, students will paint a beautiful poinsettia featuring brilliant shades of red, crimson, and fiery orange, complemented by fresh greens and a dramatic black background. Cherie will guide you through techniques for building rich color, creating dimension in the petals, and bringing this seasonal favorite to life.
You'll explore blending, layering, shading, highlighting, and expressive brushwork while learning to create depth, texture, and natural movement throughout the flower and leaves. A poinsettia template will be provided, making this workshop approachable for artists of all experience levels.
No previous painting experience is necessary. All materials are provided, and you'll leave with a colorful piece of holiday artwork to display in your home or share as a thoughtful handmade gift.
Spend a creative morning at the Studio and celebrate the season through art!