Born in Hampton, Virginia, Calvin Coleman grew up in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania.
Coleman attended Lincoln University in PA.
As a self-taught artist, he has been inspired by known artists such as English sculptor Henry Moore, Russian Abstract Expressionist Nicholas De Stael and the use of brilliant colors by American Richard Mayhew.
Works by Calvin Coleman were, and are included in numerous public, private collections and publications as well. Among these are the Embassy of Rome, Italy, and the permanent collection of the City of Atlanta Housing and Urban Development; Lincoln University (PA); Drexel University; Loyola University (Karson Institute) The GE Healthcare Corporate Office and many others.
Coleman has been commissioned by:
State of Maryland
Lincoln University
Verizon Wireless and Global Hue
Karson Institute (Loyola University, MD)
Coleman is the proud author of his latest project and publication, COLEMAN HIS ART STORY. This is a book that shares his process and insight on the creation of his works. COLEMAN HIS ART STORY can be purchased on Amazon.com
Works by Coleman can be seen on his website: calvincoleman.bigcartel.com
Calvin A. Coleman II presently resides in Baltimore, Maryland where he continues his quest to become the absolute best artist he can be while expanding his creativity to evoke emotions from those that view his gifted works.