Roy Coolidge work is well-known and can be recognized easily because of his unique style. One of the most noticeable aspects of his carvings is the "natural" coloration that he achieves by using only very faint pigments. He likens his expertise unto a professor or doctor who has spent their whole life learning their profession, and it shows in his work. Coolidge has a lot of respect for his tradition and is extremely sensitive to it. He will not carve certain figures that "the elders" have warned against--concerned that it might bring misfortune to a friend or family member.