Biography
Mr. Coon was born in Charlotte and educated in the public system of North Carolina. His Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting and Drawing, 1964, was earned at the University of Georgia, where he studied with Lamar Dodd, Howard Thomas, and Leonard Delonga. This was followed by graduate study at the University of Massachusetts with a major in Sculpture and Printmaking. There he studied with Lyle Perkins, David Slivka, and Jack Coughlin. After receiving his M.F.A., 1966, Mr. Coon became an instructor at Ohio University. His full time teaching career continued at The Western College, Albright College and Wilson College. In 1985 he left full time teaching and became a part of the Vero Beach Museum of Art. At one various points his tenure there I have included: teacher, foundry master, kiln fireman, and Artist-in-Residence. Mr. Coon continues varied duties at the museum, while maintaining sculpture production. He has an extensive record of solo and group shows, as well as invitational and juried exhibitions.
