Annie Sandano was born in Brazil and has lived between New Zealand and her home country for the past ten years. After finishing high school she spent a few months in the USA, where she attended Rhode Island School of Design and strengthened her skills in illustration, design and composition.

Following this, Annie spent a semester in Florence, Italy, where she studied illustration, painting, Italian art history and textile design. Upon her return to New Zealand, Annie attended Elam School of Fine Arts at The University of Auckland, where she spent her undergraduate years developing a conceptual foundation whilst consolidating technical printmaking skills. Annie currently produces art works in her studio in the Coromandel. She has participated in numerous group exhibitions and has had a solo show at Seed Gallery. She is presently researching and preparing new works in print and on canvas.