Thea Cinnamon Macker
Art has always been my passion and through my early years, it was my identity. I was shy and felt invisible. Art proved my existence. It was my best friend that I took with me where ever I went. Now we are old friends. I do not feel more alive or more radiant with any other lover.
My family of origin could not weather the costs of a formal education, but I was given room and board while in vocational training in college. My minor was art until I could get a full time job. Once I graduated, I was able to study at various colleges while working full time. I studied at Queensborough Community College, Queens College, Parsons School of Design and the Grand Central Art Academy. I dedicated myself to be a regular artist at the open studio in Stony Brook University. I have trained under two wonderful sculpture artists: The late Richard McDermott Miller and the fabulous Philippe Faraut who is still having magnificent workshops to date.
After living in New York State my first fifty years, I owned a studio for a brief time in Upton, Massachusetts and Camino, CA. I discovered, however, that my art opportunities were sparse during the Covid 19 shut down. I now reside in New Boston, NH while seeking a new creative environment.
My family of origin could not weather the costs of a formal education, but I was given room and board while in vocational training in college. My minor was art until I could get a full time job. Once I graduated, I was able to study at various colleges while working full time. I studied at Queensborough Community College, Queens College, Parsons School of Design and the Grand Central Art Academy. I dedicated myself to be a regular artist at the open studio in Stony Brook University. I have trained under two wonderful sculpture artists: The late Richard McDermott Miller and the fabulous Philippe Faraut who is still having magnificent workshops to date.
After living in New York State my first fifty years, I owned a studio for a brief time in Upton, Massachusetts and Camino, CA. I discovered, however, that my art opportunities were sparse during the Covid 19 shut down. I now reside in New Boston, NH while seeking a new creative environment.