CARMEL

Donna Carmel Biography I am from Westfield, Massachusetts. I learned to observe and appreciate nature having grown up with an agricultural family. These learning experiences with nature inspired me to draw and paint at an early age. I am a graduate of University of Florida with Post Baccalaureate Art Education and printmaking. I have lived in Florida, Boston and New York and traveled internationally these places have also shaped some of the imagery I have created. My art has been shown in Florida, Boston, NYC, regionally in New England and locally. I currently conduct workshops in printmaking, painting and watercolor. I have worked as a recreational therapist in several locations. Through these real life experiences some of the workshops include therapeutic methods These therapy workshops are grant funded by Westfield Arts Council. Current memberships: Agawam Community Artists and Artisans, Monotype Guild of New England, Artworks Westfield and Westfield on Weekends.