Huntsville Resident Angel Baker Coleman has recently embarked upon her artistic journey. She uses clay, hot glue, and sometimes a little pixie dust to express her unique style. 

LB: What or who inspired you to be an artist? 

AC: I took art in high school from Robbie Pulliam. She was tiny, quiet, mild- mannered and yet she inspired all of her rambunctious students to learn, create, and appreciate art. Those gifts have always been a part of who I am. 

LB: How did you begin to use different materials, like glue and clay in your pieces? 

AC: Other than helping my five children with their school projects or working on a set for some play they were in, my artistic side lay dormant after high school. About three years ago, I mentioned to my children that I might like to paint again, so for Christmas of 2018, they set up a little studio for me. The easel-mounted canvas mocked me for a year. It had been 35 years! Then I happened upon a YouTube video of a tree created using a glue gun. Finally, I found the courage to tackle that blank canvas, and I was pleased with the finished product. Immediately, my mind flooded with ways I could explore more options with different media. I began using clay because it allowed for more detail. It was very freeing to realize I didn’t have to limit myself to just one medium. 

LB: I read that much of your art is inspired by your love for the South. Can you talk about that? 

AC: Nature, family and whimsy play a large role in my art. Being raised in the South, I find inspiration all around me.