Connections
Photo by Guillermo Prieto I’ve never fully believed those who say things like, “I just make art for me.” Of course, that’s how it starts. But that’s not where it …
Medicine, Miracles and Martyrs – the story behind “Sacred Wound”
“Sacred Wound” …
“A Moment in Time, 2018,” a book, and other thoughts.
Karrie Ross is a Los Angeles visual artist who also regularly publishes books featuring the works of artists around the world, based on a specific concept or theme. …
Call for Entries – La Matadora Gallery!
Call for Entries: “Mothership” – A cosmic alien otherworldly-themed group show. Where?La Matadora Gallery61857 Highway 62Joshua Tree, CA When?March 14 – April 5, 2020 What?We are looking for work in all …
Trees of Life
It’s been a while since I’ve posted. Not for lack of things to say, but perhaps for lack of knowledge as to how to say them. My focus for …
The Rose
I’ve decided to share some of my writing here, instead of creating a separate blog dedicated to it. Because art is art. I’ve been writing a series of autobiographical short …
Death as a Muse
“Death is final.” – Anthony Bourdain I just went to a talk at a local gallery/gathering place in Joshua Tree called the Beatnik Lounge where I heard 3 different …
Paint-by-Number Show and the Process of “Non-Creating”
I remember a couple years ago being on tour with my band Andalusia Rose. Our friend Craig, an insurance agent who is neither a musician nor an artist (though a …
Icon Writing Workshop – Zen and the Art of Making Sense of Religion
An old teacher of mine who I correspond with from time to time, Sharon Church from University of the Arts, mentioned to me that she had taken an Icon Writing …
The Magic of Art
“The Light Fantastic,” my two-woman show with Kate McCabe at La Matadora Gallery in Joshua Tree, has come to a close. It was a wonderful show, and I am …