Barbara Coon has been producing unique and eclectic art since her childhood. For over the past decade she has been concentrating on her gallery work. Coon does all of her own construction from wooden supports to more elaborate multiple piece works. She is a painter, carpenter, clay builder, and potter. Her pieces are easily recognized for their elements of color, humor, and sarcasm. Even her serious side is expressed through colors and themes that entice the viewer. Coon’s subject matter can be anything, although she prefers objects. She is passionate about trying new ideas and is constantly giving her audience something new to love. Barbara lives in Franklin with her husband Ed, their three beautiful daughters, and dog Houdi.

Coon has participated in many charitable events, including the Birdhouse Thing for W.O. Smith Music School, Artist for the Oasis Center, and Christmas Bollard Art for the Frist Center. She also participated in the Nashville Guitartown project for Gibson Guitars, including painting the Vanderbilt University Guitar and the William Morris Agency Guitar.

Her original works can be found in numerous private and public collections, as well as locally at Gary Tisdale’s Midtown Gallery where she was the featured artist for Artrageous 20 "OZ" 2007.