Richard D Berger

Richard Berger is a 2005 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and a 2003 graduate of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. He spent his final semester of UPenn studying art and art history in Florence, Italy.

In 2006, Mr. Berger founded his art studio in Freehold Borough, New Jersey. Since then he has worked as a commissioned based artist, specializing in portraiture, still life painting, landscapes, and the sacred arts. He lectures often and gives demonstrations on traditional paint making procedures and picture making.  His art is featured in many private and public collections.

He is a member of the Monmouth County Arts Council, the Monmouth County Historical Association, and a Founding Member of the Freehold Borough Arts Council.  

EDUCATION

 University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA.  BFA Fine Arts.                                                        2005

           Summer Study, Florence, Italy.

 Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts;  Philadelphia, PA.  Certificate in Painting.                        2003

 University of the Arts; Philadelphia, PA.  Concentration in Printmaking.                                         2000

LECTURES

The Historic Symbolism and Use of Pigments

On Portraiture

Chiaroscuro

On Painting



PUBLICATIONS

"Freehold Based Artist Opens Gallery Exhibit at the Heldrich"

New Brunswick Patch, June 11, 2012.

“Member Profile: Richard D. Berger”                                                                                           

State of the Art, Volume 2, Issue 3.