Cristy Thom

About me:

I am an artist and a photographer living and working in Los Angeles. Photography is my passion but painting is my true love. I've lived a crazy, lucky, painful and blessed life which has exposed me to a wide gamut of duality and extremes. When I turned 18, I sent photos to Playboy Magazine and lo and behold, I became "Miss February, 1991". Having been in front of the camera (all those many moons ago), I gained valuable insight for the work I do now. I am a formally trained painter from Otis College of Art and Design. My major was in painting and I minored in photography. My interest in photography lies in creating images that both empower women and re-appropriate her sexuality from the binds of a male dominated society. Sexy, strong, contemporary women are my muse. I think every woman deserves to see themselves this way....at least once. I believe I can capture that! ................