Arts & Frames by Wood Gallery
Craig Alan was born in 1971 in San Bernardino, California. Craig’s earliest experimentation took the form of street portraiture, an endeavor that helped him perfect his flair for replicating the human figure and afforded the budding artist a sense of economic autonomy. He saved money he earned during this stint for school and supplies. Though he always planned to pursue a formal art education, Craig continued to develop technically and conceptually through his own diligent studies.
It was not until his sophomore year at the University of Mobile, Alabama, however, that Craig began vigorously training in art. With a focus on studio arts, Craig earned an area award for academic excellence. A minor concentration in theater further diversified Craig’s craft, arming him with additional techniques in makeup and set design. A blending of disparate influences and media is visually apparent in all of Craig’s works, which demonstrate a broad knowledge and appreciation of the human form as well as the
colorful world these beings occupy. Craig’s collections run the gamut from abstract expressionism to haunting, graphic realism, each one a reflection of its creator’s unique vision. Craig’s prolific career is a culmination of textbook artistic knowledge and keen aesthetic sense, one developed not through intensive schooling but deep within recesses of this artist’s brilliant mind. Craig Alan continues to exhibit his artwork across the United States and his original mixed media works are now featured in our gallery here in Coronado, CA.
It was not until his sophomore year at the University of Mobile, Alabama, however, that Craig began vigorously training in art. With a focus on studio arts, Craig earned an area award for academic excellence. A minor concentration in theater further diversified Craig’s craft, arming him with additional techniques in makeup and set design. A blending of disparate influences and media is visually apparent in all of Craig’s works, which demonstrate a broad knowledge and appreciation of the human form as well as the
colorful world these beings occupy. Craig’s collections run the gamut from abstract expressionism to haunting, graphic realism, each one a reflection of its creator’s unique vision. Craig’s prolific career is a culmination of textbook artistic knowledge and keen aesthetic sense, one developed not through intensive schooling but deep within recesses of this artist’s brilliant mind. Craig Alan continues to exhibit his artwork across the United States and his original mixed media works are now featured in our gallery here in Coronado, CA.
