About US
Artist, founder and retreat leader Heidi SanFilippo is an artist based in the New York City Area. Her eclectic style encompasses a variety of mediums. Primarily working in mixed media, she also paints using watercolor and acrylic. Most recently, she has begun to explore torn paper collage. Heidi has also created large scale costumes and props for the Live with Kelly and Mark Show and the Philadelphia Mummer’s Parade.
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Heidi’s love of art has been a lifelong passion, beginning with a mural painted on her childhood bedroom wall, at age three. Travel, exploration and discovering parts unknown inspire Heidi’s art.
Heidi’s artwork has been featured in…
Bruce Springsteen- His Hometown in conjunction with Monmouth University
Live with Kelly and Mark Show
Philadelphia Mummer’s Parade
Mural Arts Institute Philadelphia
Better Homes and Garden Magazine- Meredith Corporation
Paul Robeson Gallery- Rutgers University
Visual Art Center of New Jersey
Ridgewood Art Institute
Paduccah School of Art and Design– assist Robert Dafford Muralist

We also offer specially curated art retreats, one and two day workshops. Special events too!
Creative Escapes isn't just about acquiring beautiful pieces; it's about fostering a deeper connection with the world.
Explore our Experiences section, where we invite you to embark on curated journeys that blend cultural immersion and artistic exploration. Or try our 1 or 2 day art workshops and special events.
From art retreats in picturesque locales to cultural festivals that celebrate creativity, our travel experiences are designed to be as enriching as they are adventurous.
We welcome individuals of all abilities in our workshops, retreats and events!

Events & Programs

April 19
Paint and Sip
Berkshire Ridge Condo Association
Iron town Circle Oak Ridge NJ
Cost $20.00 per person

March 10
Art Workshop Boonton

May 18
Wine and Wildflowers
Create Handmade Pressed Flower Lanterns
Brook Hollow Winery
594 State Highway 94
Columbia, NJ
2:30 - 5:30 EST
cost $40.00 per person- includes all materials and one complementary glass of wine