Patricia Coleman-Cobb , Doll Maker – African American, October Gallery
Patricia Coleman-Cobb is the award-winning designer and creator of The Cobblestone Collection, a collection of handmade, sculpted, and soft sculptured figures. The collection also includes many other works of art including sculpted busts, framed art, and beautifully sculpted faces encased in exquisitely framed shadow boxes. Ms Coleman-Cobb has personally hand crafted each and every detail of her collection. You won’t help but be amazed at how soulful and expressive the characters in her artwork are. By simply looking at them, you will be able to imagine what they may be thinking, or feel their emotion.
The collection has received an enthusiastic response from the public. Serious collectors from across the globe have collected these one-of-a-kind and limited edition pieces. The figures have won numerous prizes and awards over the years. Her work has also been featured in galleries, magazines, newspapers, books, traveling exhibits, and television.
Ms Cobb has now added another title to her resume. She is the author of her first book, “Angels in the Mud”. This talented artist takes you on a soulful voyage intertwining her life and her art with a common thread. “Angels In The Mud” is a wonderful conversation piece and it would be a lovely addition to your coffee table collection. This is a 148-page book with pictures of Ms Cobb’s characters and stories about her life that caress the mind and soothe the spirit.
Ms Cobb was born in Philadelphia, and is a graduate of Cheyney University. There she earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Clothing and Textiles. Before evolving into a full time artist, she taught at The Art Institute of Philadelphia for twelve years. She is married to Larry G. Cobb, a local attorney, and they have three beautiful and intelligent sons.
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