Born in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, on February 7th, 1920, McGregor (Mac) Hone earned his Bachelor of Arts and certificate in education in Saskatoon (1941). Hone was an active figure in the Saskatoon Arts Association during the 1930s and 1940s, and was a friend and student of Ernie Lindner. He also studied under Augustus Kenderdine during the 1940 session of the Summer School of Art at Emma Lake. Following this, he taught school in British Columbia (1942-1947) where he met his wife Beth. He returned to Saskatchewan and continued teaching at Central Collegiate in Regina (1947-79).

During the 1950s Hone also taught art classes in Moose Jaw for the University of Saskatchewan and attended some of the Emma Lake workshops (1955 and '57). In 1958-59 he traveled to Eastern and Western Europe with his family and studied at the central School of Arts and Crafts in London, assisted by a Canada Council travel grant.

Hone is likely best known for his serigraphs, woodcuts and wood engravings, but has also worked in watercolours, oils, sculpture, ceramics, and done commercial art. His interest in archaeology, and ancient and medieval history are evident in the "Nome" series, derived from ancient Egypt, which was divided into 18 districts called "nomes". His work has been exhibited and collected nationally, including the National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa.