About The Paint Party Studio

Eileen Rafferty, Artist and Owner

I’ve known since kindergarten that art would be in my future. “Eileen has good ideas for art” my kindergarten teacher wrote in my report card. Fast forward many years, and I found myself earning my Bachelor degree from The School of Visual Arts in New York alongside some amazing artists. From there, I went on to have a rewarding career as an Art Director and Graphic Designer for Scholastic, Time Warner, and numerous freelance accounts, including NY Daily News, NY Times, and Macys. After moving to Flemington over 20 years ago, I took time away from the art world to raise my three daughters, but I have kept my passion strong by painting just about anything. From murals to children’s furniture my trademark whimsical art has brought a smile to many. I’ve realized that teaching art is where I find my comfort zone and sharing my passion is very rewarding. My desire to open my own “entertainment style” art class studio has been in the making for some time and I am optimistic that you will enjoy your night out at my labor of love - “The Paint Party Studio.” I have a talented team of artists eager to make you feel at home, relax, have fun, enjoy good conversation, paint, and take home YOUR masterpiece! Our childrens birthday parties, camps and classes are second to none, I am amazed at the talent the young children have who come to our studio!...When I tell them I started at age 5 drawing Wilma Flinstone...they don't know who that is...but they get it!...what I try to instill in then is "love what you do and it's not a job!"

Liz Levering, Artist

Elizabeth Levering is a local artist and teacher. She is also a new mommy to Henry! She earned a Bachelors Degree in Fine Art from Mason Gross School of Art witha concentration in Painting. Currently Liz teachers art at a local high school where she helps students to develop themselves as artists in a multitude of different art disciplines including fine arts such as drawing painting, and sculpture; Crafts such as collage, batik, and book making, as well as photography and digital media. We are excited to have Liz teach our childrens after school program as well as summer camp and evening paint and sip classes!

Mare Limbert, Artist

Mare grew up in Bucks County but recently crossed the river to   Frenchtown    where she resides with her boyfriend Ray and three  cats. She knew at a very young age in elementary school that  she was interested in all things creative and has a natural artistic ability. She's a self-taught artist who loves her trade. Her favorite part about working at The Paint Party Studio is seeing the happy faces when the adults are finished with their painting! We are so happy to have Mare on our staff teaching kids as well as adults!

Maricha Genovese, Artist

Maricha was born in Flemington, where her love for art was nurtured from a young age. She has lived in many places since then and has been making art ever since, testing out many mediums. A graduate of The University of the Arts in Philadelphia, Maricha received a BFA in Crafts: Metals and has gone on to become a jewelry designer and maker. In her free time Maricha loves hiking, camping, crafting with friends and enjoys the cathartic nature of painting. Helping others experience painting for fun and relaxation is her goal in class and her favorite part of teaching is seeing each person’s individual style emerge!

Tina D'Agostino, Artist

Growing up on the South Shore beaches of Long Island, and now finding home on a farm in Stockton, New Jersey, she has always found solace in the beauty of nature, which inspires her art. Tina has a Bachelor’s in Visual Arts with a Psychology Minor from The State University of New York at New Paltz. Color theory, watercolor and wheel throwing have been profiled as her strongest work. Breaking from the norm, Tina uses fallen leaves and foliage as her canvas to paint unique and inspiring mandala-like designs. Introducing art as a therapeutic approach allows her to see the joy and comfort it brings to others. In her spare time, you will find Tina on her farm with her chickens and exotic livestock.

Caroline Clark, Artist

Caroline is a student at Rutgers University's Mason Gross School of the Arts. She is currently in the process of getting her bachelor in the fine arts with a concentration in drawing and painting. Caroline enjoys playing guitar and singing in her free time, as well as playing soccer. Her favorite part of working at Paint Party is getting to see kids with a love for art at a young age and getting to foster that passion. Caroline does many of the kids birthday parties, offsite parties as well as adult classes!