"First Date" "Living the Dream," a retrospective of a decade of work by area painter Judy Stach will be on exhibit at The Frederick Gallery in Allenhurst, June 2-30.

An area native, Stach has completed a 10-year project, which includes a catalog of her work. Paintings from private collections as well as new work will be shown at the gallery located at 401 Spier Ave.

Two openings are planned on June 2 and 3 from 5- 8 p.m.

Paintings by Stach have appeared in numerous group and solo shows, and hang in numerous public and private collections.

She is the founder of the Plein Air Painters of the Jersey Coast and believes that "God is indeed the most powerful of artists. His paintings and color combinations are lessons I seek to learn every waking hour."

Her work is represented by galleries including The Guild of Creative Art, Shrewsbury, Thistledown Gallery, Spring Lake, and The Main Street Gallery, Manasquan."

Stach's Web site is www.Judy-Stach.com.

Hours at Frederick Gallery are Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and by appointment. For information, call the gallery at (732) 531 9029.