 In 1988, Pejman decided to return to the art world by opening a gallery in Short Hills, New Jersey called Pejman Gallery Inc. As a result of his direct exposure to fine art and contact with European masters whom he was representing at the gallery, he decided to start painting again.In 1991 he began his two-year formal studies with the Russian artist, Anatoly Ivanov.Later he attended the Art Students League of New York as well as furthering his studies with the contemporary Impressionist artist, Ovanes Berberian.