I stumbled upon a great project and I’ve been submitting for the past year different segments of my thoughts, life and art to be shown on billboards in big and small towns, and cities across the country. Truly exciting to see “me” on a billboard.
Here are some of my images and watch the full video below:
Slidshow:
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And the below video is out-takes from the Detroit Show. My work shows up from 3:44 thru 6:50. Continue reading
Show Reception : Saturday; October 6th; 3-6pm
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Artist Talk : Sunday; October 28th; 2-5pm
At the Topanga Canyon Gallery; Pine Tree Circle; 120 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Suite 109; Topanga, CA 90290
Trees are all around us. They are alive. “Hug a tree!” we’re told… and we do.
Los Angeles has a MillionTreesLA.com project that has inspired me to create my own world of trees…some walk, some sing, some remind us of times past. AND they are speaking hiakus. “My Trees Talking” brings to light the hidden life of trees. Through my vision and whimsical perspective combining artwork and the written word. TREEs you want to HUG will come alive for you. These trees will not crystalize your thoughts, they are not architecturally rendered; they are not assaulting or disruptive, inanimate or recycled visions of times past. “My Trees Talking” are extremely present and attentive to life in the everyday moment you breathe…and the action of breath is what connects all living things.
I ask a lot of questions. That is how I get in the mood to create artwork. Every piece of art has the action of researching a question. Some ask. Others answer. My focus is on the energy of the process, the how, the why, the who.
The research for my October show led me to the “Million Trees LA” project and I learned that so far they have helped distribute and plant around 350,000 trees to date. Wow… beautifying LA and trees… how much better can it be…. So, I decided to make, “TREES” the focus and imagery for my show!
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I then pushed the process to form a question, and decided to explore it more. My thoughts went to the “My ____ Talking” series of books I’m writing, then I asked, “How can I work another book Continue reading
Le Petit Jardin http://lepetitjardinairportlax.blogspot.com/
“Le Petit Jardin celebrates Los Angeles in bloom with over thirty-five works of art from twenty-six Los Angeles artists, each focusing on a different aspect of nature to create a petit jardin, a little garden, for this gallery space within the urban context of Los Angeles. From a painting of an impossibly lush lawn, to photographs of a single flower, we see how we are connected to nature and how it plays a pivotal role in the landscape around us in the Los Angeles basin.”
“Magic Garden” is part of the “Le Petit Jardin” Exhibit at LAX 2012 will be on display at LAX Terminal #1, July thru Oct. Arranged by: The City of Los Angeles, The Department of Cultural Affairs, The LAX World Airports Arts Committee, the Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery committee, Lead curator, Scott Canty, and Curator, Enilde Van Hook.
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Karrie Ross at Bleicher/Golightly Gallery Santa Monica: Energy Blooms-Multi Dimension; 30×30; mixed media on canvas. “We Shine Brightly” bustier; 15w x 13h x 7d; mixed media and gold leaf on plastic form
Excited to say that one of the bustiers have also been added to the Blicher/Golightly Santa Monica; Test Pilots II Show May 23rd thru June 14th. at 1431 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica Ca. Between Broadway and Arizona. Opening Saturday May 26, 8-10 pm.
For more information see the previous post about the Energy Blooms piece.
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I’m happy to announce that the artwork “Left/Right” Bustier, has been SOLD! at the Out There, show, a special exhibition celebrating the LGBT experience during West Hollywood’s Pride Month festivities at Gallery 825, June 8 – June 15, 2012.
Location: 825 N. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90069; 310-652-8272
The Out There calendar is as follows:
Exhibition Runs: June 8 – June 15, 2012
Reception: Friday, June 8, 6 to 9pm (parking on the street and possibly valet)
Los Angeles Art Association (LAAA) and the City of West Hollywood are proud to announce the fifth annual Out There exhibition celebrating the LGBT experience during West Hollywood’s Pride Month festivities. This effort commemorates West Hollywood’s lasting commitment to raising public awareness and appreciation of the talents and abilities of all artists.
The Out There exhibition opening at Gallery 825 on June 8 is an all-media exhibition juried by Francisco George and William Escalera. Out There celebrates and acknowledges the special opportunities that West Hollywood provides for creative individuals. Out There is made possible by the City of West Hollywood. Out There runs June 8-15 at Gallery 825.
Featured Artists: Ruben Acosta, Sarah Barnard, Gary Frederick Brown, J.T. Burke, Jarred Cairns, Ellen Cantor, Joanne Chase-Mattillo, Michael Chearney, Nicholas Coroneos, Yu Cotton-Well, Adrienne Davis, Jolly de Guzman, Jose L. De Juan, Raul De La Torre, Wanda Decca, Jack Dorlan, Lore Eckelberry, Hadiya Finley, Helane Freeman, Dwora Fried, Norbert Garcia, Michael Giliberti, Teale Hatheway, Eileen Hespen, Kirk Kain, Motoko Kamada, Jim Keville, Linda Kunik, Teresa Lakier, Echo Lew, Gray Malin, Mary Grace McKernan, Daniel Monteavaro, Andy Moses, Marin Murakoshi, Michael Ochinero, Mei Xian Qiu, Burton Rein, Rachael Rendon, Karrie Ross, Dennis Ruble, Linda Jo Russell, Susan Sanchez, Heather Scholl, Sharron Shayne, Rena Small, Ashleigh Sumner, Hui Tan, Phil Tarley, Joseph Terrill, Vincent Tomczyk, Tim Townsley, Ariel Vargassal, Frank Ventrola, Cathy Weiss, Davyd Whaley, Karen Frimkess Wolff and Joan Wulf.
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Bleicher Golightly Gallery, Santa Monica: Test Pilots II; May 23 – June 14th;
Opening Saturday May 26 from 8-10 p.m.
“Energy Blooms Multi-Dimension” by Karrie Ross; 30×30; mixed media on canvas
Artwork chosen: “Energy Blooms Multi-Dimension”; 30×30; mixed media on canvas to participate in the show.
The Test Pilots II Show will spotlight artists that are “crossing into new territory…different approaches and techniques than explored in the past”.
Energy Blooms is not a new series. Two Energy Bloom paintings have won awards at previous local and national shows. In the previous pieces the energy blooms were black paint and I added many spirals in pencil and no color to, so they were more of the monotone look/feel with the focus pointing to the pencil work to generate the vibration.
The new pieces of which “Multi-Dimension” is the one that will be spotlighted, explores the Energy Blooms in cream paint instead of black, with a splash of color as the resulting “real-like” flower which replaces the previously added pencil spirals. The flower color, form of line, and more ‘silent-like’ surroundings are now becoming the instigator of the energy vibration in the artwork.
This series continues to explore my fascination with energy in and around us and both the personal/internal and external stimulations. The multi layering of these works are entwined with each other, the cream Energy Blooms represent the vibration of the felt but not seen energy and what it creates is the real world flower, though abstract in form, it exists with color and a different relatedness through vibration for the viewer.
This series also demonstrates the planting of seeds. The age old nudge, the hint of suggestion, the growth instigator by use of the green/yellow, gold and black & white dots along the Continue reading
Customize Your Breasts with a Karrie Ross Bustier; 15w x 13h x 7d
Together we’ll create the imagery that represents the who you are… the external and internal visual and dialogue you will keep forever…OR… Gift it to a loved one for a special day. Either way, the you you are today will live on in this piece of custom artwork.
I’ll spend time with you in person or on the phone asking questions. We’ll review your feelings, passions, desires along with the colors and textures you like best. We can use clothing, fabrics, jewels, paint, pencil and more… along with a variety of different mediums to bring your custom bustier alive. Your personality will be exposed for the drama and dialogue for the back, which all comes from you…your experiences.
When I completed the first bustier in this series, I realized I had exposed a part of me that I hadn’t recognized before. Oh it wasn’t a deep dark secret, but it did open my eyes and I’ve grown a little more with each one that has been created after that. (I have about 15 bustiers already created which are for sale, and priced at around $950 each, if you decide not to commission your own. Please contact me for details.)
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Gilt.com is Gilt Groupe, a members only (just sign in with your email and password) gift site. They provide insider access to designer labels with a generous discounted pricing. Looks like they offer sales each week.
“Small Ambitions” by Karrie Ross; 6×9; watercolor on arches
My work “Small Ambitions”; 6×9″; watercolor; framed and matted to 21 x 17″ is being spotlighted this week. These works are part of my Feng Shui line of images that when placed in the proper corner will enhance your rooms energy flow. The images offered cover the energy enhancement for: Wealth, Fame, Relationship, Health, Creativity, Knowledge, Career and Helpful People. Also can be offered a center piece with the yin/yang symbol on it which supports the Balance energy of the whole.
Please contact me for more information about this and any of my work. I am also available to paint commission for specific spaces and requirements… AND available for Feng Shui consulting, in person or online via video, photos and drawings. Once you experience the magic of energy movement balancing you will never lose the awareness and will change your life.
SOLD! “Exploring the Red Dot(s)” bustier by Karrie Ross; 15 x 7 x 11; mixed media on plastic bra form
I am so excited that the bustier for Gallery 825 Sold and the owner will be enjoying it for a long time. This piece is inspired by a fascination with the red dot, not only just the simple dot but the concept of using a red dot to indicate a sale… the back inquires if you have found yours yet?
I am currently also creating paintings within this exploration… the Red Dot. Why red? Red is a ‘hot’ color, it vibrates at a higher vibration and stimulates as Continue reading
Drop-Dot Flowers Series: Love Garden!; 48×48; mixed media on canvas
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Karrie Ross is a Los Angeles Fine Artist who writes about fine art business and process. She is available for educational panel discussions on her fine art and process. Her artwork is available for solo or group show, installations and public art opportunities. Please contact her at email for more information.
A play on words and visual. I am forever following the red dot, in the flash of a camera or the sale of a piece of artwork, a red dot seems elusive and at times unreal. My compelling Follow the Red Dot series addresses the more abstract of the concept and actually gives you real red dots to follow on the artwork. This work does not embrace the inevitable or reference repetiveness or labor through mediums or refracts or confines. It explores your desires and dreams of… Sometimes falling and other times just sitting there daring you to look…closer …at the texture that surrounds IT (the red dot)…its universe…its life. The struggles and joys of line, drips, drops and dots reminding us we are all in this together. There is no elusiveness just what is and what is IS to follow the red dot wherever it leads…hope is around the corner and to continue.
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Organic in nature, working with oil and mixing it with acrylic and pencil brings about the most raw of imagery and textures layer over layer of seemingly undone beginnings to the final …. Red Dot. Buy my Art!
I’m a Feng Shui practitioner and hands on healer. Both are about connecting with energy and vibrations. Red is a very powerful color, it’s hot. Red is a motivator. Red vibrates at a high rate. When you vibrate red it begins to break up and disperse…healing and moving.
The Exploring the Red Dot paintings bring the Red Dot to you. To your vision and vibration. The intention into the paintings is sharing the experience and what is found in my exploration. So as you view and become involved… somewhere inside you will vibrate in the connection… and be healed and/or moved. AND ,my intention is successfully shared.
When I meditate sometimes I see a red dot surrounded by purple or greeen yellow or blues.
Over the past 30+ years I’ve been searching for healing. It began with wanting to heal my body from the accidents that happened and expanded into the healing and expansion of intellect and emotions. What I found was a connection with the energy of the universe…and the vibration. Once I connected I realized I’d found home where within and without became one in the purest of energy. I am never alone. I play lots. And love to share the fun.
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Karrie Ross is a Los Angeles Fine Artist who writes about the fine art business and process. She is available for educational panel discussions on her fine art and process. Her artwork is available for solo or group show, installations and public art opportunities. Please contact her at email for more information.
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Over the years my love of creating the “abstract with purpose” has brought me great joy. The finished paintings whether a lightly covered watercolour or massively covered oil… the dot, drop and drip with a little spatter has created a depth of pleasant surprises.
The latest in this overall exploration is the Color Dot Exploration….
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