The 1842 Inn in Macon
Recently, I had the joy of completing a commissioned watercolor of The 1842 Inn in Macon, Georgia, and y’all—I’m smitten with how it turned out. This particular piece was created for a wedding, which feels so fitting considering the Inn’s long history of hosting special gatherings, elegant soirées, and unforgettable celebrations. There’s just something about painting a place where love stories continue to unfold that makes the work even more meaningful.
If you’ve ever been to Macon, you know it’s full of architectural gems—grand antebellum homes, stunning churches, and historic buildings that practically tell their own stories through brick, wood, and ironwork. The 1842 Inn is one of those landmarks that captures your heart at first glance. Built in (you guessed it) 1842, the Inn has all the charm you’d expect from a Greek Revival home, with sweeping columns, wide porches, and a sense of timeless Southern hospitality. It’s the kind of place you could sip sweet tea on the veranda and imagine all the lives and loves that have passed through its halls.
When I paint a building like this, I’m not just painting the structure—I’m trying to capture its atmosphere. The warm memories made there, the laughter, the joy, and in this case, the beginning of a couple’s new chapter together. Watercolor has a way of softening edges and letting the light dance across paper, which feels especially right for a place as storied and graceful as The 1842 Inn.
And here’s the part I’m most excited about: soon, this piece will be available as an art print! I can’t wait to share it with anyone who loves Macon, Georgia history, or simply wants a little Southern charm hanging on their walls. Whether you’re a local who treasures these landmarks or a visitor who fell in love with the city, having a piece like this in your home is a way to carry a little piece of Macon with you.
Until then, I’ll be over here dreaming about the next historic home or church that will find its way into my portfolio. Macon is full of inspiration, and I feel so lucky to share it through art.