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Book 1 : Our Ever Changing World: What are You Saving from Extinction

Art is passion exposed.

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A series of currently 3 books about artists intended to answer questions I’ve carried around with me for awhile. All having to do witht he art world and the who, what, why, how, when of artists.

Book One:

For 9 months, I worked on an art project in the form of organizing a book… about artists, a piece of their work and a story. Book #1 of 4, they are based on questions I’ve been carrying around in my mind: First Question is: What are You Saving from Extinction? and I invited 35 artists to join in on the conversation and share their story.

The project originated with my inquiry into “why always an artist statement and not a story?” The book took several paths while I was firming up my focus and the artist were **very kind** and stayed the course as I grew into it and the book morphed into what it is now. ****** Without the artists generous efforts, the book would not have been possible, I am very grateful to you all, thank you again.

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OECW: Book 1: Vromans Book Signing 2013

OECW: Book 1: Vromans Book Signing 2013

The book signing was designed as the first step in many to promote the book “Our Ever Changing World: Through the Eyes of Artists: “What are you saving from extinction?”

 Stories are the spice of life.
When sprinkled around create a mood,
something that feeds imagination.
Stories share you.
~Karrie Ross

Our Ever Changing World: Through the Eyes of Artists, began with an inquiry into the quote by Frida Kahlo. “I paint flowers so they will not die.” Then the project grew into the question of “What are you saving from extinction?” and finally morphed into a sharing of stories, a special moment-in-time in an artists’ life. A possible aha! moment of awakening and connecting for them.

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SOLD: The Ladder: Women Make the World Go Round Show

“Women Make The World Go Round”

Participating artists: Simone Alexandrino, Shawana Ankenbrandt, Lisa Bartleson, Tatiana Botton, Mitra Fabian, Lia Halloran, Sharon Johnson-Tennant, Maria Killigian, Kim McDonald, Aisha Olson, Jen Rosenstein, Karrie Ross, Nike Schroder, Gay Summer Rick, Moye Thompson, Christine Weir, Valerie Wilcox.

I will have four pieces in the show,The Ladder SOLD

The Ladder; 14x11; watercolor, oil, acrylic, ink on arches

The Ladder; 14×11; watercolor, oil, acrylic, ink on arches

 

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SOLD: The Tree

SOLD! = The Tree; 60h x 48w; oil, acrylic, pencil, gold leaf on canvas

SOLD! = The Tree; 60h x 48w; oil, acrylic, pencil, gold leaf on canvas

“The Tree” SOLD:  60h x 48w; oil, acrylic, pencil, gold leaf on canvas

The family who bought “The Tree” saw it at the Beverly Hills Art Show and we talked for several months about it.

I’m happy to report that it was SOLD and is happy in it’s new home. I consider the painting one of my signature pieces, not only for its size but for the detail and new explorations it holds.

I used a variety of paints: oils acrylics, metalics and gold leaf. The pencil spirals again cover the image and the ink drips and spirals enhance the mystery.

Thank you to the collector. May you enjoy it for many years.

"The Tree" being wrapped for delivery.

“The Tree” being wrapped for delivery.

SOLD: Window Between Worlds Charity Auction Oct. 26th

window-between-worldsOctober 26; 7-10pm.

A Window Between Worlds is a nonprofit organization dedicated to using art to help end ross-karrie-together-awbw-72domestic violence. Through creative expression, battered women and children gain a sense of renewal and power. Their images of hope, survival and strength educate the public and become “a window between worlds” for survivors taking steps to change their lives.

An elegant and heartfelt affair featuring a unique opportunity to collect art by established and emerging Los Angeles-based artists created especially for this event.

The piece I submitted was two hands reaching/touching. Was the first to sell to a very nice collector. Thank you.

 

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“Elements of Life” – My new series “Under the Sea” will be on display

"Under the Sea: Are We There Yet?"; 12"x40" detail of 48x48; oil, acrylic on canvas; 2013

“Under the Sea: Are We There Yet?”; 12″x40″ detail of 48×48; oil, acrylic on canvas; 2013

2013 Oct/Nov: Topanga Canyon Gallery: October 23 thru November 17;
New works by Fereshteh Fatemi, Debbi Green, and Karrie Ross.

OPENING: Saturday, November 2nd, 2013: 4-7pm

My new series “Under the Sea” will be on display for the duration of the show. This is an exciting series and I’m caught up in the miracle of relating to being the Blue Birds Walking and Under the Sea. Water holds a magic of it’s own. I hope you will join me on the discover of what could be…under the sea.

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SOLD: 2013 City & Self at the Red Pipe Gallery in Chinatown

“City & Self” Group one day show curated by Mat Gleason who is also having an opening at his new gallery Sept. 14th … don’t miss it.

SOLD: the piece “City”  Thank you to the collector.

City & Self curated by Mat Gleason; Group show

City & Self curated by Mat Gleason; Group show

I will have two pieces in the one-night-only art event at Red Pipe Gallery, “City & Self” featuring 30+ LA artists who have created new works over a 3-week period to celebrate their experience of “life in the ‘city’ and the ‘self’ within it.”  A broad spectrum of perspectives, styles, and mediums will be on display. The show is curated by Mat Gleason.

Seems that every time I set out to paint a 6″x6″ it turns out really awful but the 8″x8″ did work. So when I was given the project of creating two… yes two 6″x6″ I nearly ran to the hills… I admit, I did at least 3 trys to no success then… I decided I didn’t have to take the theme literally and once the “box” was broken… “City & Self” just happened…

I chose to use a more collage / assemblage technique to example my feelings for “City & Self” instead of using my drawing or painterly styles. I used a mixture Continue reading →

2013 The Peace Project traveling show “It’s in the News!” Hands #46

Hands #46 "It's in the News!" will be part of the whole 9 The Peace Project traveling show

Hands #46 “It’s in the News!” will be part of the whole 9 The Peace Project traveling show

I am pleased and excited to pass along the news that I have a piece in Whole-9, 2013 The Peace Project traveling show…. Artwork: Hands #46 – “It’s In the News” will be part of the traveling show display of 165 images.

My Vision of Peace
2013 has had it’s share of violence. When I saw this page in the local news I knew I had to add it to the 50 Hand paintings I was doing. Hands are such a powerful symbol. They help and hinder and show the way. This hand is raised, raised to Continue reading →

AlteredSpace Gallery Venice, CA – The Dynamics of Layering

showcard_webSUNDAY, MAY 26TH will be an opening reception for a 3 artist show, with NEW WORK by Lillian Abel, Susan Feldman, and Karrie Ross.  Each of these Los Angeles-based artists create works which investigate the dynamics of layering, in wildly unique ways, often times with transcendental or meditative concerns.
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Karrie Ross is a prolific painter immersed in the continuous application of energy, revealing Continue reading →

Book Signing and Art… Be there!!

ross-karrie-book-signingSaturday, June 8, 2013
1:00pm until 4:00pm

Who: Graham Morris, Christopher Finch, Karrie Ross, Derek Boshier
What: Book signing and Art show
When: SATURDAY, June, 8th; Signing/reception: 1 to 4pm
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Where: Continental Art Supplies
7041 Reseda Blvd., Reseda, CA 91335 • (818) 345-1044
(one block south of Sherman Way on the west side of the street, between Gault and Hart)

This event brings together three author/artsts and one artist who have something to say and display. Each will have artwork hung and books ready for signing.
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There will be wine and cheese and cookies and…..

Here are photos from the event.

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It’s just ART! Right? Opinions and mine have a basis of nothing other than my life experience. I observe. I participate. I am.

its-just-art-logo3I’ve been an artist for a long long long long time. There was a time when I didn’t feel qualified to make statements about art…

I’m older now and … and I no longer think that way.

I’ve had a dynamic career. I’ve hired and directed illustrators; directed copywriters and created headlines that get responses; wooed clients; sold fine art; sold design; sat in endless art-shows-in-the-parks in little white tents; my art has sold around the world; has been seen in movies, TV and retail stores;  I’ve been told my art is amazing; I’ve been told my art stinks; I design books and I help authors achieve their dreams of publishing a book; and more.

I’ve been told so many things my head spins with the memories… and now I’m going to put them, my memories, to use.

A STORY: A long time ago in a famous graphic design studio in Beverly Hills, the owner, a famous designer, asked me, at the time a production artist, to comment on a campaign his top designers just finished. ME! You should have seen their faces, the designers.

The owner said to me, “Karrie, you have such a unique way of looking at the world I would like to know your thoughts on this work before we present it …” and he proceeded to tell me about the project. He was impressed Continue reading →

Show at Hale ArtSpace – Energy Blooms and Drop Dots

Show at Hale ArtSpace – Energy Blooms and Drop Dots

Combining the Series

Combining the Series – Blooming yellow; 20 x 20; oil, acrylic, ink, pencil on canvas

A selection of my “Combining the Series” using the series of Energy Blooms, Drop Dot and Beyond the Veil, will be shown at the Hale ArtSpace on Main in Santa Monica for a two week three person show. OPENING: Friday, January 11; 5 to 8pm.  2443 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405

The work I’m showing is a combining of series. I’ve found that there comes a time when a painting is getting old…then “What do I do with it…now?”  is the question. I used to ‘paint over’ with a new series but this time I wanted to preserve the older one so I tried

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