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Tropical Impressions

Tropical Impressions

About

Now that i have retired from the corporate world, I'm getting back to what i love doing: painting and sharing my love of painting with others. Since the pandemic I have been teaching Painting lessons over Zoom and am now ready to start in person lessons.

my website: www.tropical-impressions.com

or Tropical Impressions on Facebook

I enjoy getting to know students and spending time with them developing their talents.

Highlights

1 employee
5 years in business
Serves Jupiter, FL
Offers online services

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    Kim W.

    I like that she offers both small intimate group and private lessons, both very affordable. The lessons were via Zoom, but are also available in a patio setting at her home. The small groups allow others to gain insight and learn from the group. Cherie is so patient and offers specific details in advance as to what the lessons will cover and what supplies are needed. It is so exciting to be able to learn to create beautiful paintings, and most of the time the finished art is fully created by the end of the lesson. To have a major in Fine Art from Florida State for a teacher is truly an advantage for her students. Becoming her student (and I was an absolute beginner) during the beginning of the pandemic, helped me to relax and gave me a hobby as I had just retired and had none. I got excited about the image I would be striving to create. I loved learning how to combine colors , and the hopes that I would create a finished piece of art that I would be proud to display or give as a gift. I highly recommend Cherie if you are considering art lessons for you or your family. They make great gifts to encourage creativity
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    March 18, 2021
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    Barbara W.

    she is an excellent teacher and very well organized. Great prices too
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    March 17, 2021
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    Birgitt W.

    Ive taken a few classes with Cherie Blickenstaff/Tropical Impressions during the Corona pandemic via Zoom. Youd think its hard to do online painting classes instead of in person, but Cherie is able to keep your attention and make the class a lot of fun. Everything is well prepared (supply list, drawing to trace onto paper or canvas), she paints step by step and explains everything very well! I was a newbie with watercolors and really enjoyed the classes and now we are doing a tropical landscape in acrylic. She is also very flexible with the timing. I highly recommend these classes.
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    March 17, 2021
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    Michelle S.

    I have taken several classes with Cherie from Tropical Impressions. I have enjoyed each class and have learned a lot about working with both watercolors and acrylics. Cherie is very patient and walks you through each process step-by-step. She is always very professional, and very friendly and inviting. She takes time to answer any questions one may have and her classes are conducive to learning and enjoying the experience.
    Especially during these difficult times with Covid, the classes with Cherie and other students provide a wonderful outlet and encourage creativity.
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    March 17, 2021

    Frequently asked questions

    Depending on the experience level of the student, the first class is usually an introduction to Painting. This intro would cover basic color theory, blending, shading, highlights and using different typs of brushes and materials. 

    Next would be a project painting of the students interest. In two hours they will have a completed painting. I supply a simple line drawing that can be transferred to their canvas or paper. I will go through the entire painting step by step and paint along with them. 

    For more advanced students, i can create one of a kind complex drawing to paint from, supply line drawings, reference photos and other materials to guide them. Sometimes it may take 3 or 4 sessions to complete, as we paint the scene together.

    I will also create a class for groups.

    Bachelor of Fine Arts, Florida State University

    Multiple Awards from participation in juried Art Shows. Multiple contracts for illustrations used on products, sch as Posters, Greeting Cards, School Supplies, Puzzles, and many more. 

    Featured Artist in "Best of Flower Painting". Featured Artist on cover of Sunshine Artist Magazine.

    A typical two hour private lesson is $20

    I had just retired from my corporate job when COVID hit. I wanted to stay busy so i began doing Zoom Painting classes. 

    Both begginers and more experienced students, ages from 10 to 70. Classes based on the experience level of the students.

    I recently taught a group of older women who raise Monarch Butterflies but had little painting experience. We painted a Monarch resting on a flower. Everyone did a great job, all slightly different in style but each was proud of their work. 

    Check their websites and ther social media platforms to get an idea of the teachers painting style snd whether their subject matter is of interest to you.

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    Services offered

    Painting