Honoring Achievements and Expanding Creative Opportunities at Express Yourself Studios

This season marks an exciting new chapter for Express Yourself Studios—one filled with recognition, growth, and a renewed mission to make creativity more accessible than ever. From community honors to major exhibitions and a new mobile and digital focus, we’re proud to share what’s new and what’s next.

Simone Anthony-Brown Named Unsung Shero in Business

We are proud to share that Simone Anthony-Brown, artist and owner of Express Yourself Studios, was recently recognized as an Unsung Shero in the category of Business at Unsung Sheroes, presented by South Orange Village, Maplewood Township, and the South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC).

This meaningful recognition highlights local women making outstanding contributions across sectors. Simone was honored alongside:

• Advocacy: Nicole Josey
• Arts: Susan Haig
• Education: Elizabeth Petroccia
• Community: Mona Karim and Geetanjali Mehra
• Public Service: Stacey Ross-Trevor
• Youth: Violet Kessler

We are incredibly grateful to see Simone’s work in the arts and entrepreneurship acknowledged in such a powerful way.

“Rhythms and Roots” Featured at Newark Liberty International Airport

Simone Anthony-Brown’s artwork, Rhythms and Roots, has also been selected for the Art of NJ Digital Art Exhibition at Newark Liberty International Airport’s Terminal A. Chosen from nearly 400 submissions, Simone is one of just 20 artists selected to represent New Jersey’s vibrant creative community.

Her mixed-media collage—rich in texture, color, and cultural storytelling—will be displayed digitally, introducing national and international travelers to the depth and diversity of New Jersey's artists.

Simone’s work has also been featured in exhibitions hosted by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Novartis Pharmaceuticals, and is held in private collections across the United States and Canada.

We’ve Gone Mobile (and Digital)! As of this year, Express Yourself Studios has officially evolved into a mobile and digital creative arts hub. That means we’re now delivering engaging art experiences wherever creativity is needed—at schools, corporations, community centers, senior living facilities, and virtually, too.

Whether it's a team-building workshop, wellness program, family art session, or special event, we bring all the supplies and the inspiration to your location.

Recent Highlights:

• March 5: We led a Senior Pottery Workshop at Brandywine Living in Livingston, NJ, guiding residents through hand-building techniques with clay.
• March 6: We returned for our 4th creative team-building session with Deloitte in Morristown, helping employees step away from their screens to reconnect through a guided mixed-media painting workshop.
• March 11:  We conducted and kids and family Collage Workshop for Women's History Month
• March 17:  We facilitated a Mixed-Media Floral Collage Workshop at the Springfield Library guiding participants through layering paint, papers, and text to create vibrant, one-of-a-kind pieces
• March 26:  We will facilitate a Bold Floral Painting Workshop at Columbia High School in conjunction with the South Orange/Maplewood Adult School.  There are still seats available so join us!  

​These events reflect our mission to make art accessible, interactive, and meaningful in all kinds of environments.

Virtual Painting Sessions – 4th SundaysWe’re also continuing our Virtual Painting Sessions for individuals and families, held every 4th Sunday of the month. These sessions are perfect for relaxing, bonding, and expressing yourself creatively from the comfort of home.

Pre-registration is required. Contact us to sign up for the next session.

Explore Our Digital Art Collection

Looking to add beautiful, original artwork to your space? Our Digital Art Collection features high-resolution, ready-to-download art that you can print at your convenience using platforms like Fine Art America or Finer Works.
Whether you're decorating your home, gifting something special, or curating your office space, our collection offers the flexibility and inspiration you need.

Mobile Art Birthday Parties

Celebrating a child’s birthday soon? Our Mobile Art Birthday Parties bring creativity directly to you! We handle everything—supplies, setup, and instruction—for a fun and engaging experience.

We travel to community centers, clubhouses, and backyards throughout Suburban Essex, Morris, and Union counties.

Let’s Create Together

We're excited to share these milestones and look forward to continuing to bring art into lives and communities in new and meaningful ways. We'll be sharing updates monthly and hope you'll stay connected.

Whether you're looking for an offsite art workshop, virtual painting session, original artwork, or a mobile birthday party, Express Yourself Studios is here to help you create.

​Contact us to get started or to learn more about how we can bring a creative experience to your home, team, or community.