Category Archives: Notes: Karrie Ross

Los Angeles Artist Karrie Ross muses about experiences in her life as they happen. Thoughts, imagery and emotions will fill this space be them long or just a line… you’ll see them here. Be sure to stop by the Store page to see what art is available for purchase.

Breast Awareness Auction at Very Venice Gallery

Breast Awareness: Karrie Ross, Michelle Ferrera, and Rachel Partiali, all Los Angeles based fine artists, present their artwork in honor of breast cancer awareness month this October. Each of their art portrays a different aspect of breast awareness. Through their unique expressions, they each depict their journeys to health and healing. A percentage of their proceeds will be donated to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Inc.

Karrie Ross, Los Angeles fine artist.

Ross’ Spiral Series: Bustiers were created to continue the conversations she has with her breasts chatter and attitude…from their back, interior dialogue, to the front, visual imagery that is shown to the world. This is an ongoing cathartic experience for her as it brings her closer to her body in a new and special way…which has inspired a whole series of books that she is writing in the http://www.TheLifeDialogue.com series of which My Breasts Talking™ is the first, guiding her to a greater awareness of what makes us who we are. The “coming alive from the inside out.” Karrie Ross is a Los Angeles based fine artist who paints, draws, and sculpts art that fulfills the need for energy transformation.

The other two artists:

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“Conversations” Opening at the Topanga Gallery

The Topanga gallery show was about “Conversations”

“Conversations happen everywhere…between men, women, children, pets and especially in our minds within ourselves. We wanted to share this sense of communication and all it represents with those who visit the gallery and view our art during the show.

There was a sampling of the Bustiers, Portraits and Points… the show was met with rave reviews by all who attended, they seemed to really enjoy having their photos take with the Bustiers.

“Conversations” show by Karrie Ross at the Topanga Canyon Gallery, August 31 thru September 25, 201

There will be more images posted at a later date as the website is currently under construction for a new and more usable gallery function.

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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.

The Bustiers are talking on the Chicago Billboard Project

Chicago Billboard Project getting Breast Awareness images by Karrie Ross

Chicago Billboard Project. Ten cropped enlarged images from the Spiral Series bustiers and portraits have been chosen for the Chicago Billboard Project to air the whole month of October 2011. I choose to add the words “Breast Awareness” as October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. And my images have a lot to do with breasts….the portraits emphasize them and the bustiers are all about them, the internal (back copy) and external (front artwork) dialogue that goes on.

I’m excited about this project, wish I could be there to see them ‘live’ in full size. There are not many things that can top the feeling of seeing ones art out in the world larger than life… here’s looking forward to more opportunities to show my artwork in similar displays. See samples below of other images in this display.

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SOLD: “Oh The Two of Us”

Oh-the-two-of-us-SOLD: 2011 to Lori and Herair Garboushian (Karrie in the middle)

I’m excited to announce that Spiral Series: Bustiers:  “Oh The Two of Us” SOLD at the LAAA annual auction to Lori and Herair Garboushian of Los Angeles.

This is the first Bustier I painted/drew in this series. I started the beginning of this year and I now have 15 finished with more to come.

Being the first one, it was painted most similar to my Spiral Series paintings in its approach with the drawing and painting applied to the “canvas” of a plastic bra form. This seems to be classified as a sculpture since it is free standing  but I did not do the form. I plan to explore that avenue later. I consider this a painting/drawing.

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Chain Letter at the Shoshana Wayne Gallery …

I had the pleasure to take part in the Los Angeles Chain Letter this year. I arrived at 7:30a.m., doors open at 10a.m. and was about the 10th person to go in and place my artwork in pretty much an empty room. Choosing the center of the big X pathway as the position for my sculpture. I decided to take one of the iron pieces in case something happened, it wouldn’t break.

The line really started to fill up about 9a.m. (part of it’s in the video below) and by 12:30pm when I left it was down one side and around the corner and back to almost the driveway entrance… long… No one knew how many artists would fit… at noon the main gallery was up to at least 500-600 and were starting to send artists to the two other locations in Bergamot Station, I was told they cut it off at 1,700… WOW! AND it seems that the drop off event caused a line to form on the I-10 freeway and they shut down the offramp… causing an even greater traffic jam on the streets. The city certainly was aware that we, the artist community, existed that day. Pick-up is the end of August… that will be another day of interest for sure…

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Karrie’s Bustiers… a dialogue of inside and outside of breasts…

Do you have an internal dialogue going on?

I am currently painting what I call Spiral Series: Bustiers. This series reflects the connection between breasts on the outside, what is seen, shown to the world… and the inside what is felt/thought, hidden from the world.

The external dialogue can be seen in the drawing, the beauty of the painted/drawn imagery. The internal dialogue can be read on the back side which reflects the hidden dialogue… most are from a humor attitude, some are questioning or observing… all are me and my breasts.

It’s not so much a fascination with breasts as that I have them and they are large and they have always been seen… if I don’t dress them down I have people talking to my chest not my face or looking in my eyes. The issues with buying clothes to fit. The times they’ve seemed to have a mind of their own. The moments of pleasure and pain. The time we were pregnant, grew in strange ways and breast feed. Getting older we have experienced gravity. All this in fun and humor dialogue from the internal and external expressions…

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Scientific American on Creativity… a very interesting article.

The Unleashed Mind: Why Creative People Are Eccentric

Highly creative people often seem weirder than the rest of us. Now researchers know why. Written by Shelley Carson

I found this article very interesting, and many of the findings were concepts that have been in my mind and life for years… and some I have a scary relatedness too. I found myself feeling amazed, left out, wanting, sad, moved, speechless, afraid… well, lets just say this article hit a lot of emotions within me…and I’ve found it hard to read and comment on. I used to worry how I was seen but not anymore… I now accept me for who, how, why I am and don’t look back.

Take a look for yourself…see how you feel… are artists crazy?

http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=the-unleashed-mind

“Oh The Two of Us” new Spiral Series bustiers… you gotta see them!

Karrie Ross at the Gallery 825 “Not A C.A.R.” show; Spiral Series: bustiers: “Oh The Two Of US!!”, free standing or hanging

I’m thrilled to be a part of the “Not A C.A.R.” show this April with my newest fun painted 3D mannequin bustiers… I’ve even written a short poem, thought or nonsense on the back…so far there are 5 with more on the way!

Los Angeles Art Association (LAAA) and Contemporary Art Ruhr (C.A.R.) are proud to present NOT A CAR, a special all-media, cross-cultural exhibition featuring the highlights from the C.A.R. art fair in Essen, Germany, alongside original contemporary artworks by Los Angeles artists debuting at Gallery 825 on April 9, 2011. The exhibit, juried by Silvia Sonnenschmidt and Thomas Volkmann, will present a unique cross section of international galleries, artists and ideas. Exhibit runs through April 29, 2011. Continue reading →

“GEM” at the Gallery 825… “Hand Magic” was selected…SOLD

Karrie Ross “Hand Magic” selected for GEM show April 2, 2011 Gallery 825; LAAAA

My piece Spiral Series: “Hand Magic”; 24 x 18; mixed mdeia on canvas; 2010; was one of the pieces selected for display in the annual fundraiser.

Los Angeles Art Association proudly presents

The Kickoff to LA’s Spring Art Season!

Saturday, April 2, 6 to 10p
One-night fundraising event

Preview the artwork

An Evening of Fine Art Discovery and First Dibs for Savvy Collectors: Gem Celebrates 5th Anniversary as One-Night-Only VIP Preview, Exhibition and Sale Benefiting The Los Angeles Art Association, on April 2nd, 2011. Continue reading →

Award: Energy Blooms: “Expanding” in 2011 Juried Show

Spiral Series: Energy Blooms: "Expanding" by Karrie Ross; 24" x 18"; mixed media on box canvas, rough edges

Spiral Series: Energy Blooms: “Expanding” by Karrie Ross; 24″ x 18″; mixed media on box canvas, rough edges

Awarded an Honorable Mention in the show: Energy Blooms: “Expanding”.

The Topanga Canyon Gallery 2011 Juried Open has selected the Spiral Series: Energy Blooms: “Expanding” to be included in the Annual Awards Show. This years show was juried by Craig Krull, owner Craig Krull Gallery, Bergamot Station.

The Show can be viewed from January 12 through February 6, 2011.

The Artist Reception and Awards is on January 23, 2-5pm at the Gallery.

The Energy Blooms series sub-set ‘happened’ with the purchase of a new brush. Oh, how I love brushes and this one called to me from across the art store… from of all things, the sale table! When I saw it, I thought, “How could a brush like “this” be on sale?” I picked it up, played with it on my hand, face, and the table. Held it close and at then the end finding a balance. I then started applying imaginary paint to an air canvas. I fell in love and bought it…the brush!

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Karrie Ross: Exhibiting two pieces at Gallery 825, AURORA

Los Angeles Art Association/Gallery 825 proudly presents: Aurora, LAAA’s Annual Holiday Art Sale and Celebration.
Aurora will open this year on Saturday, November 20, 2010  at Gallery 825.

Give the gift of art!

Aurora will feature over 100 reasonably priced original artworks by LA’s most exciting emerging artists. Arrive early on November 20 to get your first look! All work can be taken home at point of purchase. Continue reading →

Karrie is doing “cartoon avatars”….when you just don’t want to feel “real”!

It all started today when I just didn’t want to feel ‘real’. The need to see me and where and what I’m doing from a new perspective…

If you are interested in having one done the price is $75 for a low-res-image no larger than 3″ x 5″.** Contact me for the payment info and to send your image. (one face per image, not a group, if you want a group the price is more….) I can also do a hi-res version, contact me for pricing based on what you are looking for.

Here are some of my friends images.

Custom Cartoon Avatar by Karrie Ross. CLICK IMAGE for Purchase…! 

**Pricing may increase so get yours today!

With Energy!
Karrie Ross
Los Angeles Fine Artist

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 opportunities. Please contact her at email for more information.