Max Coleman is an illustrator and painter from Denver, Colorado. A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, his work venerates nature, and challenges classical conceptions of beauty. The human condition, mythology, and spirituality are all recurring motifs used throughout his drawings. In recent years, his studio practice has garnered attention exploring these same themes through animal portraiture. As a muralist, Coleman’s work can be seen across the Front Range communities of Colorado. Much of his work carries an ecological or transcendental message of optimism and gratitude. Through the use bright color and massive scale, his murals create spaces for thought and introspection, where viewers can engage with deeper parts of themselves. You can find him most days at Magpie Studios in Lakewood, Colorado where he works alongside his best friend and fellow artist, “Rumtum”.