Janet Hillel began painting in 1999 when she retired as a Development Consultant in Massachusetts.  She moved to the Upper Westside of New York City and began studying art with teachers at the Art Students League of New York, notably Dan Gheno, MaryBeth McKenzie and Gregg Kreutz. 

Janet Hold an BA from Syracuse University, an MBA from Brandeis University and an MA in Education from Lesley College.