Born in Hampton, Virginia, Calvin Coleman spent his adolescent years in Swarthmore, a suburb of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After graduating from Lincoln University where he earned his B.S. degree in Early Childhood Education, Coleman taught school at the elementary level for fourteen years. While teaching, Calvin began painting.
As an abstract expressionist, Coleman builds upon his canvas with an assemblage of heavy body acrylic paint, a variety of textiles and other mediums to embellish his uninhibited style of paintings which are influenced by his spiritual beliefs, love for music, nature and life itself.
As a Christian who recognizes that every gift comes from God, Calvin's work centers upon the peace and comfort that can be found in His Word. Inspired by the human spirit and the beauty of God's creation, each painting communicates the message that God is real, the human spirit is strong and the world is a beautiful place.
Each work of art is based on a Biblical passage which captures the power of the Holy Spirit.
