Coons' work embraces several concepts simultaneously. Several of her pieces portray an autobiographical picture of the artist's life, her travels and the places that she inhabits. Coons' makes creations that fit her mood, energy, and temperament. Her inspiration comes from the urban nature that surrounds her and provides her with inspiration via differences of cultures, color, and the diversity of attitudes and ideas gleaned from these sites.
Influences include Coons' fascination with the primitive, the raw, pure and natural elements. Her paintings can be described as gestural, termed as expressionistic. With many layers, the works can be seen as all over abstraction with hidden notes that make these visuals an interactive dance to the viewer.
