Judith Collester Art Center
Engaging in Art and Nature for wholistic Enrichment and deepening connections
Our art programs at Sweetbriar expand upon our mission statement to educate and deepen the respect and appreciation of Long Islands Native ecosystems and the world of nature.
Art programs at Sweetbriar are a unique art experience that incorporates exploring our beautiful grounds, engaging with our resident plants and animals, and immersing in nature. You will learn not only vital art skills guided by a highly experienced art professional but also enriching and mindful art processes that you can take with you through your daily life.
For both kids and adults, we provide programs that benefit all ages.
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About the Artist
Born on Long Island, Andie Desiderio is a professional working artist who has shown her work in galleries all across NYC, Long Island, and California. She has worked for over 20 years in publishing, design, illustration, kid lit, and more. She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts from CW Post and studied animation at NYU.
She is a member of the New York Artist Circle, Long Island City Artists, and Patchogue Arts Council.
As an environmental artist, Andie is known for her Surreal Botanical oil paintings. Shifting perspective and reforging our connections to nature is the cornerstone of her work.
