Maryann Nama Gamel was born and raised in Lansing, Michigan. Her formal training began at the American Academy of Art in Chicago, Illinois and later moved to New York City where she had the opportunity to study at the Art Students League of New York. Later she continued and completed studies at Lansing Community College in commercial art and illustration. She worked for a number of years as an illustrator and several years in commercial art, graphic design and advertising. In addition to being an exhibition artist she has also taught adult and elementary...more
