About Us

Welcome Ms. Nicole

We are pleased to announce the addition of Ms. Nicole Perham to our team. With extensive experience as a dedicated student at Brush Strokes And More, she brings a wealth of knowledge, kindness, and compassion. Currently completing her master's degree to become a Speech Therapist, Ms. Perham will be instrumental in introducing a fresh perspective and management style to our studio. We look forward to her leadership as we embark on this new chapter. Welcome aboard!

DEDICATED EDUCATOR

Brush Strokes And More LLC was founded by Jackie Gaines in 2005, a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and artist with years of experience. Her husband's family has deep roots in Jupiter, dating back to the 1800s, where his grandmother was recognized by the town for establishing the first woman-owned business. Mrs. Gaines is deeply committed to the Jupiter community, emphasizing a local approach without franchising.

With two decades of experience in the Palm Beach Schools, she has taught art in both elementary and high schools, including over five years of service to special needs students at Dwyer High School.

She is an approved art teacher vendor for Palm Beach Schools, having completed the necessary fingerprinting and background checks to teach within the school system and is currently teaching in the school system today.

Guided by her father-in-law, a retired art professor and co-founder of the Edna Runner Learning Center, Mrs. Gaines has honed her skills through education at Ball State University, the New England Institute of Technology, and PC Professor.

WHAT WE BELIEVE

WE HERE AT BRUSH STROKES AND MORE LLC ARE UNITED IN THEIR BELIEF THAT ALL STUDENTS:

• Have the power to learn
• Are curious & creative
• Can succeed

No two students have exactly the same creative skills or learning style. That’s why we create an individual learning plan for every student. Our plan will combine direct art instruction with tutoring in a way that works for your student. Classes and summer camps include pencil drawing, painting, pastels, watercolors, acrylics, paper mache, clay and mosaics just to name a few.

OUR MISSION - GIVING BACK TO OUR COMMUNITY

We are involved with many elementary schools in our community such as Jerry Thomas, Limestone Creek Elementary, and Beacon Cove Elementary. We are proud to sponsor Limestone Creek Elementary from 2016 - 2025 school year, their first popcorn Friday, all students will receive popcorn on us. We go directly into the classroom and volunteer with the teachers and students. Limestone Creek's first grade students read a book and we plan an art project based on the literature, using the student's fine motor skills. Also with Limestone Creek students' help, we designed and painted a mural at their back playground field area. Jerry Thomas Elementary second grade teachers are having us work on holiday themed art projects throughout the year. At Beacon Cove Elementary in 2015 - 2020 we supplied the Art Club with the materials needed to make several mosaic tables and Lazy Susans that has been auctioned off to raise money for the school. We donated white baseball caps and birdhouses to every student at Edna W. Runner Tutorial Center in 2022. We also continue to donate summer art camp weeks each year to locate students in need.