Expertise:
Ms. Macon's expertise is in oil and acrylic painting and the use of pastel, watercolor and color pencils.
Major Product/SVS:
Artwork, Paintings in Oil, Pastel, Acrylic, Watercolor and Mixed Media, Art Education
Education Degrees:
Coursework, Art Students League of New York; Coursework, Scottsdale Art School
Affiliations Awards:
Founding Member, Degas Pastel Society, New Orleans, LA (1983); Signature Member, Connecticut Pastel Society; Signature Member, Pastel Society of America; Portrait Society of America; Signature Member, Oil Painters of America
Charity:
Local Church; Various Charitable Organizations; Disabled American Veterans
Number Of Years In Current Position:
48
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her hard work and the support she receives from her father.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession through the inspiration she received from her father.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Macon has taught classes and workshops for 48 years. She studied with some of America's finest artists including Daniel E. Greene, Lajos Markos, Gregg Kreutz, Jim Wilcox, Richard McKinley, George Kountoupis and Tony Couch. She has won over 50 top awards in art competitions across the United States and has studied privately under many instructors. She published an article titled 'Color for the Oil Painter' in American Artist in 1998. She has also published an article on her indirect painting style in oil in the American Artist Magazine in 1997, which was modified and featured again in the 2001 limited edition of the magazine.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Teaching at her Studio, Painting on Location
Awards/Honors:
Best of Show, Eastern and Southern Shows, Oil Painters of America Regional Show (1997-1998); Grumbacher Gold Medallion, Connecticut Classic Arts (1993-1995); New York Central Art Supply Award, Pastel Society of America; Savoir-Faire Award, Connecticut Pastel Society; Best of Show and First Place Award, Kent Art Association Presidents' Show, CT; Best of Show and First Place Award, Connecticut Classic Art; Best of Show and First Place Award, Connecticut Pastel Society; Best of Show and First Place Award, Society of Creative Arts, Newton, CT; Best of Show and First Place Award, Coastline Art Association, Corona-del-Mar, CA; Best of Show and First Place Award, New Orleans Art Association, LA; Best of Show and First Place Award, Gumbo Festival Art Show, Bridge City, LA; Best of Show and First Place Award, Palestine Art League, TX; Best of Show and First Place Award, Houston Art Association, TX; Best of Show and First Place Award, North Houston Art League, TX; Best of Show and First Place Award, Conroe Art Association, TX; Best of Show and First Place Award, Bridgeport Art League, TX