Red Union Hair Salon – San Francisco

          Erin Wapple and Tom McCullough started their art journey at California State University Chico. They graduated with their BA in Art Studio. Erin received her MFA in Painting at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. She continues to paint in good company of her cat Toby. Tom has ventured out into the work force while still following his interest in art and music. Together they face the challenges of surviving as artists.

Tom’s website:
myspace.com/itsthebutcher

Erin’s website:
erinwapple.com

Tags: Academy of Art, California State University Chico, Erin Wapple, Tom McCullough

The figure has always captivated me. It compels us and we identify with it. We see arms, legs, and head and imagine blood, bones, heart, emotions and intellect. The human body is a symbol of contrasts. It is our nature to be strong, yet delicate, fallible yet sublime, solid yet susceptible. These are qualities I keep in mind whenever beginning a new work.

My images are bold, passionate and often monumental in scale. They are a celebration of our individual uniqueness, resilience and power.

Chelsea Croy has always lived in the bay area and is currently living and working in Sausalito. Her mother was an artist and started her off early in that direction. Chelsea began her education in art at the College of Marin, then continuing at the Academy of Art in San Francisco, and the College of Arts and Crafts in Oakland. In 2003 and 2004 she was chosen to show at the prestigious Sausalito Art Festival. Chelsea Croy has been selected to show at the Artisan Gallery, and at the gallery at the College of Marin, Her work is collected throughout the country.

Contact the Artist:
chelseachristina@gmail.com
www.chelseacroy.com
589 Bridgeway #4
Sausalito, CA 94965

Tags: Academy of Art, Artisan Gallery, artist, Chelsea Croy, College of Arts and Crafts, College of Marin, Oakland, painting, San Francisco, Sausalito, Sausalito Art Festival