FROM HOUSTON, TEXAS, Priscilla Coleman’s mother was an artist and fashion illustrator who also dabbled in portraits and landscapes using oils, watercolours, pen, and ink – and dutifully kept her daughter topped up with art supplies. At art college – which was always going to be obligatory – Priscilla studied Fine Art and Graphic Design but was unsure of the future of her career.
Whilst still at college, a tutor put her forward for a big court case as she was quick and good at getting the likenesses of people; these sketches are often sold to television stations, newswire services, newspapers, or the subjects of a sketch. Soon, the Houston television channel KTRK started commissioning her more regularly as her speed and talent for portraiture meant she had no problems hitting deadlines. Then, she met an Englishman from being set up by a friend.
