Kathleen Ross

My name is Kathleen Ross. I am currently a digital artist, writer, and an art educator. I earned my MFA at the School of Visual Arts in Studio Art with a focus on painting and mixed media. Since leaving New York in the early 2000’s, I spent the majority of my career as an art educator in St. Louis, MO. During this time, I discovered that the demands of teaching came with a price. For several years, it seemed almost impossible to find time or resources to create art, despite having summers off.

Alma Woodsey Thomas inspired me to start making art again when I taught a lesson about her work. I saw in her biography that she was a teacher for thirty years before she was able to focus on her art career. That inspiration led me to start a blog and I began thinking about women in the arts. It is shocking that so few women make it into exhibitions or are recognized for their achievements. That said, some of my favorite artists are Kiki Kogelnik and Sister Corita Kent, two under recognized Pop artists. What I like about their work is the way they use color and that their work always send a strong message or call to action.

After exploring my options, I found that digital art was the best medium for me. I developed my process over time...

Webster University
St. Louis, MO
Ed.S Administrative Leadership

School of Visual Arts
New York, NY
MFA Studio Arts

Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL
BA Liberal Arts

Buttonwood Exhibition Space~Connection~July 3-September 24, 2020