Andy
Braitman is an artist of national stature; His work has been exhibited
in Santa Fe, Chicago, Atlanta, Millburn, N.J., Washington, D.C.,
Charlotte, and internationally in both Holland and Brazil.
In 1987,Andy was chosen by Nancy Reagan as one of America's
Leading Artists, and along with other notable artists
Frank Stella, Andrew Wyeth, Charles Schultz) was honored to contribute
a decorated Easter Egg to the White House. This egg
along with the others is now on display in the Smithsonian Institute.
Andy
was born in Casper, Wyoming and grew up in Maryland where he attended
the University of Maryland. It was there that he
discovered a true passion for art and painting and drawing in
particular. He was awarded the Warton Award Grant
for the Outstanding Senior Artist”in both 1972 and 1974.
Andy was a Visiting Artist for Prince Georges County
Maryland for two years and was a Visiting Artist in North Carolina for
four years through the 1980s. Andy owns and runs a
working/teaching studio in 1995 in Charlotte, NC. He
and his staff make art, teach classes, conduct workshops both
domestically and abroad ”Tuscany in May of 2008. All
the while, Andy has been painting, exhibiting, and selling his
artwork. He is quoted as saying that I am
fortunate to have not had a real job since 1976.
