Native to Pennsylvania , Sandy Askey-Adams was born in a small rural town , which fostered her love of nature.  From an early age, drawing and painting the woods, streams, mountains, lakes and floral were a natural and essential form of
self-expression.  The interpretation of nature and its moods continue to be the focus of her work today.  Embracing a poetically sensitive and gentle style, she strives to communicate a greater sense of love and peace to her viewers with each new work.

Primarily a self-taught artist, Sandy received much encouragement from her mentors and teachers in her early years. Although experienced in all art mediums, favorites are watercolours, oils and pastels.  Particularly passionate about pastels, she loves the dramatic contrasts, the rich layers of colors and the vibrant visual luminescence that can be achieved with pastels.

Accomplishments are many and varied including the illustration of the book titled "Nature Buffs Story,” the illustration of the cover for Tri-county nterfaith leaflet (since 1984), and illustrations for the ghost tours of Lambertville , NJ (Illustrations were on special exhibit in the Lambertville House , NJ ) As the exclusive, official artist for Hammersmith Farm in Newport , Rhode Island (which was owned by Jacqueline Kennedy's mother and was the Summer White House during the term of John F. Kennedy), numerous pieces were painted which included the landscape, flower gardens, and mansion on the property. Also, this artist's palette of experience includes the honor of being the Featured Artist of The Deep Run Festival of the Arts. (l999),  designing theatre
sets, painting wall murals for Designer Homes and private homes, teaching art
classes, organizing and managing art exhibits, and painting murals for Our
Lady of Mt. Carmel School in Doylestown, Pa.
Moreover, as an invited guest on a television network show, Sandy had the
opportunity to exhibit her work and discuss her technique and style of painting.

Sandy 's paintings have won numerous awards and have been exhibited in juried,
invitational and group shows throughout the Mid-Atlantic and New England area.
Her work has been represented by various galleries, including The Golden Door
Gallery in New Hope and the William Ris Gallery of Stone Harbor, NJ and Camp
Hill , Pa ; and presently represented by The Hardcastle Art Gallery in Delaware .
(Limited Edition prints of some pieces are available.)
Likewise, her paintings are included in private collections throughout the
United States , Canada , Japan , Ireland , and England . 
Corporate collections include Keebler Corporation and The Johnson & Johnson
Corporation.

Various affiliations include membership in The Pastel Painter's Society of
Cape Cod, The Doylestown Art League, and The Rehoboth Beach Art League.

In addition to working in the Fine Arts, Sandy enjoys playing the piano,
composing music and writing.