Andy Braitman 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. In 1995, Andy opened a working/teaching studio in Charlotte, NC. He and his staff make art, teach classes, and conduct workshops both domestically and abroad.  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, Braitman was chosen by Nancy Reagan as one of America's Leading Artists and 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. He is quoted as saying, "I am fortunate to have not had a real job since 1976."