Friday, November 20, 2009

'Figures in Pastel" An Exhibition of Pastel Portraits by Artist Jeri Greenberg at Express Yourself Studios


MAPLEWOOD, NJ, November 20, 2009 – “Figures in Pastel” an exhibition of Pastel portraits by award-winning Mountainside, New Jersey artist Jeri Greenberg will be on display at Express Yourself Studios located at 1912 Springfield Avenue in Maplewood. Ms. Greenberg an illustrator and commissioned portrait painter is a member of the Pastel Society of New Jersey where she teaches courses on figures and portraits.

“Pastels are pure color and pure joy for me,” says Greenberg who is the recent recipient of the S. Allyn Schaefer Lifetime Achievement award from the Pastel Society of New Jersey for her work “Writer’s Block.” An accomplished artist Greenberg’s artwork can be found in galleries and in private collections throughout the United States.

“Figures in Pastel” will be on display for the entire month of December. An opening reception for the artist will take place Sunday, December 6, 2009 from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. The event is free and open to the public. For more information please contact Express Yourself Studios, 973-763-5256.

Express Yourself Studios is an art studio and art gallery dedicated to being an outlet for children and adults to express themselves creatively via classes in arts and crafts. As well as a space where artist are welcome to display their work and create utilizing the Studio’s space, tools and tables. For more information about the Studio and its offerings visit www.expressyourselfstudios.com.

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