Andrea’s love for design began at the age of five, when she hand-sewed outfits for her Barbie dolls and built dollhouses from matchboxes. Raised in a hardworking family, she learned perseverance from her father—a builder who often held multiple jobs—and independence from her mother. Frequent moves and helping on construction sites gave Andrea hands-on experience and a strong work ethic that continues to shape her creative approach today.

Although she attended a science-focused high school, Andrea followed her true passion through evening art classes and formal studies in sculpture, fashion design, and leather craftsmanship in Budapest, Hungary. Her training at Hungary’s prestigious MOME (Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design) led her to explore design in fashion capitals like Paris and Milan.

After relocating from Hungary to the U.S., Andrea continued to evolve her craft—creating and selling leather bags, painting, and teaching leather craftsmanship at the Visual Arts Center of Richmond, Virginia. She later opened her own studio, where she designs wearable leather art and clothing.

Following the loss of her father and other personal hardships, Andrea discovered a new sense of purpose. She founded Pintér Studio to empower others—especially trauma survivors—by teaching sewing, design, and craftsmanship as a pathway to healing, confidence, and self-sufficiency.