Sandra was born in Colombia South America,  working as a Math and Physics teacher before moving to the United States in 1998. However her true love has been painting and drawing since she was little much to the dislike of her mother.
 
Under the guidance of prestigious and talented  artist Mary Ekroos in Maryland,  who has been her friend and mentor  for the last ten years Sandra has become a full time artist. Mary and  her husband Ray Ekroos like a family for her. You can access Mary's website here:  www.ekroos-artist.com
 
Sandra is a member of various art societies including the Appalachian Pastel Society and the Portrait Society of America.
 
Her work has been display in numerous art galleries in Maryland and West Virginia where she presently resides, including the Lu-Ev gallery in Easton, MD, the Tamarack  Artisan Gallery in Beckely, WV as well as the Culture Center in Charleston, Mountain Made Gallery, Buxton Gallery in Thomas, WV, Eye for the Art Gallery and The Gallery Shop in Oakland, MD.
 
Sandra continually takes on commisions for individuals, familly portraits and corporations.