It has been Susan’s lifelong dream to own her own art studio and offer classes to the community. Since she was a teenager, she has had a passion for art and psychology. She  graduated from SUNY New Paltz with a BA in Visual Arts and a minor in Psychology and Art History. She received her Masters in Education for Art Therapy and Special Education from Hofstra University. Susan has taught art to all grade levels, from elementary to high school students and is a NYS Licensed Art Therapist. In addition to loving art, she is also an animal lover. Susan has two funny, crazy boxers named Charlie and Leo.

Daniella has an AAS in Fine Arts from the Fashion Institute of Technology. She is currently pursuing her bachelors in Child Studies with a concentration in Art at St. Joseph’s University. She will be certified in elementary, special education, general education and Art K-12! She has worked at Art & Soul Studio for 7 years. She loves her job! In her free time she practices yoga, loves reading and spending time with her family!

Amanda has had a lifelong passion for art and teaching. She currently works at DDI as a classroom teacher since 2015. Amanda is a self-taught artist who has spent years developing skills in sculpture, illustration, and cartooning. Her greatest joy in the classroom is helping her students grow in their own technical abilities. These skills build their confidence and self-esteem, helping them to develop a greater sense of self.  

Mark is an accomplished artist, illustrator, graphic designer and art instructor. He studied Illustration at the School of Visual Arts, NYC, Printmaking and Painting at SUNY New Paltz and Commercial Art at Duchess Community College.

Since 1977, Mark has directed and created numerous art projects as both a published illustrator and art director for a wide variety of publishers, companies, and industries. His artwork has been published for catalog covers, comic books, magazines, advertising, editorials, and packaging. Beginning in 2009, Mark created his own brand, “Bloodbytes”, where he self publishes his own comic books, fanzines, and merchandise.

As an art instructor, Mark began teaching in 2017 with local, family-owned art studios featuring his unique approach to instructing artists of all ages and capabilities cartooning, sequential artwork, and storyboarding.

 Mark can be seen throughout the year presenting his artwork in towns across Suffolk County at street fairs and in galleries. His diverse body of work as an artist explores drawing and painting mediums as well as subject matter.

Visit: marklevinestudio.com and view his artwork in galleries/portfolios located in his websites.

“Art has always been a way for me to express myself. I love using all different types of mediums and exploring new techniques”.

From a young age, Casey has had a strong passionate for arts. After receiving an AAS Degree in Fine Arts and Design from the Fashion Institute of Technology in Manhattan, Casey continued working in Manhattan pursuing a career in Live Entertainment and Performance Arts. In 2020, Casey made the change to return to the creative side of the arts world, this time diving into her local community on Long Island. Casey is an active member in both the Patchogue Arts Council and an active member / former Trustee for South Bay Art Association. Though she is versed in different mediums, she had found a home in acrylics, watercolor and mixed media. Apart from creating, Casey loves to spend time with her family, is always reading something new, and loves to visit local art galleries and art/ antique fairs!

Garrett Max Weinstein is an Illustrator born and raised on Long Island. His work is inspired by the colorful action of mid to late 20th century super hero comics.