Coleman's wonderful sense of color and ability to translate emotion into image molded his professional career as a fine artist, spanning over 26 years. James Coleman didn't need to go to Hollywood he was born there in 1949. He found his artistic niche at Walt Disney Studios as a background animation specialist for 22 years. Winnie the Pooh, The Little Mermaid, and Beauty and the Beast came to life with James Coleman's background images gracing the screen