Michelle Tholen

Inspired by color, Tholen seeks to create color spaces that match a sensory effect and spectra of light within primary colors.

Self-taught Michelle Tholen learned to paint studying concepts of Rothko and Pollock at the Museum of Modern Art in San Francisco and New York. The artist grew up in the Northern California and resides in the Oakland hills. Educated and working as an accountant, the artist found fulfillment creating art on the side. Following her passion, “Color & Form” was the first step into the art world. She has created hundreds of works and curated a number of exhibitions through-out the bay area.

Michelle has a garden and enjoys going for walks in the Oakland hills with her family.

2000, Michelle Tholen, Professional Fine Artist, San Francisco
1997, BS, Accounting, California State University, Hayward
1993, Associate in Art, Ohlone College, Fremont California

2023, 5×5, Celebrating Ten Years, Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum of Art, Santa Barbara
2020, 5×5, Celebrating Ten Years, Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum of Art, Santa Barbara
2020, Color & Form, Alexandra Ray Art Consulting, San Francisco
2018, Color & Form | Landscapes, Groundswell Art Gallery, Sacramento
2017, Color & Form, Jessie Black, San Francisco
2017, Color & Form, elizabeth charles, San Francisco
2017, Color & Form, District, Oakland
2016, Color & Form, Jessie Black, San Francisco
2016, Color & Form, Ruby Livingdesign, Menlo Park
2016, Color & Form, District, Oakland
2016, On Paper, District, San Francisco
2016, Color & Form | Abstract Lines, Gump's, San Francisco
2015, SBFA Annual Art Trunk Show, Stephanie Breitbard Fine Arts, San Francisco
2015, Buddha Faces, Gump's, San Francisco
2015, Color & Form, Lumina showcase presented by DZINE, San Francisco
2015, Color & Form, Gump's, San Francisco
2015, Red Light Lit Book Release Party, Velvet Room, Clift Hotel, San Francisco
2015, Grand Opening, Aloft Hotel, Sunnyvale
2014, Ruby Livingdesign, Mill Valley
2014, Healdsburg Center for the Art, Healdsburg
2014, San Francisco Decorator Showcase, Laura Larkin Study, San Francisco
2014, McEvoy Fine Art, Black and White Group Exhibition, Sa...