Norma Dennison grew up and studied art in Southern California before moving to Jackson, Tennessee in 1946. She worked as an advertising artist for 17 years, taught art classes at Jackson State Community College for 31 years and she has judged local, state and national art shows. For over 55 years now, she has had invitations all over North America, including six trips to Alaska, Canada and Mexico, to teach seminars and workshops as well as in-service training for art teachers. She also has taught for college and national art groups in 49 states. Along with her travels, she has served on a national art board in Washington, DC 37 times in her career, and has her painting on six national magazine covers. Currently she has four perspective and watercolor demonstration videos on the international market and two on portraits. Norma was selected for her outstanding achievements and is published in the 24th edition (2004 & 2005) of Who's Who of American Women.