About
Meet the Artist
Sandra Gittleman paints vibrant reflections of beauty, nature, and virtue. Each brushstroke carries meaning, elevating culture by celebrating life and humanity. She believes creativity is a gift from God — one meant to bless both people and the world.
Artistic Style
Sandra’s hallmark style blends saturated color and luminous light, expressed through elegant impressionistic realism. Her work radiates joy and invites viewers to see beauty through a lens of hope and wonder.
early career
Born and raised in Western Massachusetts, Sandra began her art career as a graphic artist for AT&T while attending night school to study fine art. She later earned her B.A. in Fine Art from Mount Holyoke College in South Hadley, MA, before marrying Stuart Gittleman and moving to Georgia.
Her love for oil painting grew while living in Atlanta, where she studied the Old Masters’ techniques at the award-winning DiDomizio Arts Center in Buckhead.
teaching
Creativity in many forms, especially painting, remained constant throughout her seasons of motherhood, employment and relocation. Her journey has included live-painting performances, hosting creative conferences, gallery exhibitions, and serving schools and ministries.
These experiences proved invaluable during her tenure as an art teacher at Community School of Davidson in Davidson, NC where she instructed hundreds of students across various mediums.
Art studio
In 2021, Sandra launched Sandra’s ART Studio on South Main Street in Cornelius, NC. There she paints for galleries and commissions, hosts studio events and teaches art. Her work is available at her studio, online at www.sandragittleman.com and Juelerye Artisan Gallery in Mooresville, NC. Sandra paintings are part of numerous private and public collections across the U.S. and Canada.
Working from her studio, Sandra continues to expand her portfolio with new series that reflect her evolving exploration of line, shape, and color. Each piece contributes to a broader conversation about art as a living, breathing extension of personal truth and shared experience.
Exhibitions & Recognition
Her paintings have been shown in galleries and juried exhibitions, where they have been noted for their movement, depth, and emotional power. Sandra’s work has found its place in both private collections and curated shows, appealing to collectors who value art with both energy and intimacy.
ART & RELIEF MISSIONS
- Access2Success, Breaking Poverty in Nigeria, Davidson, NC
- Dove House Children’s Advocacy Center, Statesville NC
- Swannanoa Hurricane Relief, Swannanoa, NC
- Above & Beyond, Academia de Gracia School, Nicaragua
- RiverLife Fellowship, Mooresville, NC
- Statesville Women’s Shelter, Statesville, NC
- Grace Covenant Church, Cornelius, NC
- Denver Christian Academy, Denver, NC
- Nehemiah House for Women in Crisis, Granby, CT
- First Baptist Church Zambia Mission, East Longmeadow, MA
- Women of The Word, East Longmeadow, MA
LIVE PERFORMANCES
- 2024 Ambassador High School Grand Opening, Huntersville, NC
- 2022 Regional Wellness Revelation Conference, Cornelius, NC
- 2016 Morningstar Fellowship Conference, Fort Mill SC
- 2016 Women of the Word, Cullasaja Assembly of God, Franklin, NC
- 2012 Women of The Word Conference, Ridgecrest, NC
EVENTS
- 2024 SWEET SPRING Ladies Event, Cornelius, NC
- 2021 CONNECTIONS Team Building, KINDRED AT HOME Hospice Division, Cornelius, NC
- 2017 2018 2019 2020 Engaging the Times, Cornelius, NC
- 2016 WOMEN’s CONFERENCE Director/Speaker, Bethany Assembly of God, Agawam, MA
- 2016 BETHANY ART SHOW, Exhibitor, Agawam, MA
ART SHOWS
- 2023-Present Juelerye Artisan Gallery, Mooresville, NC
- 2025 Mooresville Art Gallery SPRINGFEST Exhibitor, Mooresville NC
- 2020 Mooresville Art Gallery Exhibitor, The Queen’s Cup, 3rd Prize
- 2017-19 AVA Gallery Exhibitor, Davidson NC
PRESS
- LKN Magazine
- 541 Artist Spotlight