Carmelo Schifano immigrated to Chicago in the late 1950s where he attended Chicago public schools and graduated from Tilden Technical High School, majoring in woodworking and Architectural Drafting. The Sicilian born artist later found his love for teaching and became a Chicago vocational instructor specializing in Art, Design, Drafting, Woods, Carpentry and Furniture Design.
With over 35 years of experience in the field, Carmelo continues to teach professional watercolor and drawing classes to several local groups while continuing his own art experience by taking workshops with nationally renowned artists.
In addition, he devotes one day a week to a small Catholic school on the southeast side of Chicago where he conducts various art activities.
Carmelo’s work has shown in many local galleries and was accepted in the 27th annual Illinois Watercolor Society Show 2011.
He continues to inspire potential students by giving live demos for various groups and also serves as a judge for numerous art organizations.
With over 35 years of experience in the field, Carmelo continues to teach professional watercolor and drawing classes to several local groups while continuing his own art experience by taking workshops with nationally renowned artists.
In addition, he devotes one day a week to a small Catholic school on the southeast side of Chicago where he conducts various art activities.
Carmelo’s work has shown in many local galleries and was accepted in the 27th annual Illinois Watercolor Society Show 2011.
He continues to inspire potential students by giving live demos for various groups and also serves as a judge for numerous art organizations.
