Karen Michel is a mixed media Artist and Author who creates work from recycled and repurposed materials, mojo and sunshine. When not creating, you can usually find her & her 3 year old assistant hunting seashells and locomotives.

the last name?
it's pronounced (me-shell)

ARTIST STATEMENT: My creations are an expression of my relation to my environment and the search for truth which follows. Art is my form of prayer, a reminder to keep searching for the beauty and discovering the abundance that is within ourselves and our environment. Or quite simply, I like to make stuff :)

Studies: School of Visual Arts, NYC & Institute of American Indian Arts, Santa Fe, NM, travels.... confirmed art school drop out.

ARTISTIC ADVENTURES: Come visit me & my husband Carlo @ the CREATIVE ART SPACE FOR KIDS FOUNDATION. We're located in Lynbrook, NY- come & visit!