She is an art critic and writer whose books include "Art and Design Fundamentals" (1991), and "The Practical Handbook for the Emerging Artist" (2nd Ed.). Her drawings and paintings have been exhibited extensively throughout the United States. Dona Schlesier is Professor of Art at Divine Word College in Epworth, Iowa. She holds a Master of Fine Arts degree in multimedia and video from the University of Iowa. Her drawings and multimedia work have been exhibited nationally and internationally.