About
Heidi Sandecki is a visual artist whose work traverses the worlds of graphic design and fine art. She uses her fine art skills to move fluidly between these disciplines, each informing the other.
As a child with undiagnosed dyslexia, Heidi struggled academically in elementary and middle school. At age 12, she began to show a natural aptitude for drawing which lead to taking formal drawing lessons. This introduction to the visual arts ultimately inspired her to pursue a career in this vocation.
Heidi’s love of botanicals was nurtured by summer vacations on her grandparents’ farm in Roxbury, NY and by caring for the rose and vegetable garden at home. Her botanical art is an expression from this lifelong connection towards celebrating the beauty and character of plant life.
"My goal with my art is to evoke a visceral connection with nature—one that goes beyond observation.
To inspire an awareness of the its fragile beauty, constant state of change and encourage everyone to become custodians of our natural world."
Heidi has a BFA from the Maryland Institute College of Art and an MFA from the School of Visual Arts. She is also a member of the American Society of Botanical Artists. and AIGA (American Institute of Graphic Arts). Over the years, she has received many exhibition awards and recognition for her work.
With over 25 years of teaching experience, Heidi has worked in a variety of settings—from adult schools and museums to several universities in New Jersey and NYC.
Heidi teaches adult classes in drawing, watercolor painting, and botanical art. Her classes emphasize the importance of engaging with the natural world while encourage good stewardship and personal expression in each student’s creative journey.
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See something that inspires you? Many of the images on this site are available for licensing. Heidi would love to bring your vision to life—let’s create something unforgettable!
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