Beneath The Surface

Coleman is a fluid artist who manipulates acrylic paint with various tools to create organic shapes. “I fell in love with fluid art because of the vibrant colors and the way they can move around a canvas. I am inspired by biology, the elements of nature and geodes which are reflected in my work.” Coleman’s condition of retinitis pigmentosa, a rare and progressive eye disease, means she can no longer drive at night or on overcast days. She says she has difficulty adjusting from light to dark and has lost some of her peripheral vision. “I am so grateful for my husband and friends who help me get around, and I am especially grateful for finding my passion and sharing it with others. I try not to think too much about my eye disease, stay grateful for every day that I have my sight, and that I get to paint.”