Hi! My name is Rachel Coleman of Shy Fox Studio.

I am a fluid artist from Chester County, Pennsylvania.

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After experiencing a trauma and finding a therapist for help in 2017, it was suggested that I practice using the right side of my brain, by finding some creative outlet.

I had grown up in my moms ceramic shop in the 80's and 90's, and when I became a rebellious teenager, I never looked back at painting again. I figured I would tap back into that, and see if what I had learned in my moms ceramic classes was still in there somewhere. I bought holiday decorations, and when I painted them I lost all sense of time, stress, and anxiety. I felt a temporary reprieve from my trauma. My mind got quiet and I was hooked!

After trying  a few different mediums, I kept coming back to fluid art. I was attracted to the vibrant colors and how they moved across the canvas. I am a control freak, and fluid art has taught me to work on letting go.

I am inspired by the elements of nature, biology, and natural formations like geodes. They are all reflected in my work.

I have such gratitude for coming out of the dark and finding my passion.

I continue to work through my traumas, as most of us do, but art helps me immensely. My biggest gifts are the people I meet, and being able to share my art with others.

Life is good!