Stephanie Amato was born and raised on Long Island, NY, choosing computer programing as her first career. Her passion for drawing and painting inspired her to pursue an education in Visual Art. She entered the illustration program at Parson’s School of Design in New York City and continued her training at Mason Gross School of the Arts, The Art Students League in Manhattan, and the New York Academy. During her education, Amato also obtained a degree as a Graphic Designer, giving her the knowledge and skills to create work that is strong in both concept and design. She is a Signature Member of the American Impressionist Society, Resident Member of the NYC Salmagundi Club, Associate Member of the Oil Painters of America, Associate Member of the Portrait Society of Atlanta, Signature Member of the Pastel Society of New Jersey and the former President of “The New Jersey Society of en Plein Air Painters” 2009-2011.Stephanie currently resides in Georgia working both in her studio and outdoors on location. “I work in the all prima style painting impressionistic landscapes, seascapes and floral compositions in oil, pastels & charcoal. My reaction to the scene is what creates the energy and movement I express in the piece.”- Stephanie Amato