Some thoughts about Sueellen Ross

Sueellen Ross’s art work definitely caught my eyes at the first time when I saw them at the Howard / Mandville Gallery in downtown Kirkland. The piece called Beach Buddies, the size of it is 12 1/2 x 15. I can tell that this piece of art work’s drawing method is oil painting.

The subject of this piece of art work is about two dogs lying on the beach, within my best knowledge, I think both two dogs are Labrador Retrievers, and they are both looking at the camera as well. As viewers consuming this piece of art, it gives people a strong feel simply because we as humans, have a direct eye contact with the dogs. And it is almost being proved that dogs are humans’ best friend, and Studies suggesting dogs are more humanly complex than we think are just plain wrong (Dogs and Human Emotions).

I think that the use of available lighting, evenly distributed sandpits, wild grass and the distribution of objects in this work of art which make its subject matter stand out or give strength to its theme.  Admittedly, all those compositions are wonderful to highlight the two Labrador Retrievers in the centre the of picture frame.

According to Wildlife Artist Sueellen Rosee, the artist, Sueellen Ross has been called "America's Definitive Dog Artist," and her images beautifully support that high praise. However, Ross' complete body of work ranges far beyond the mysterious feline universe. She is a highly versatile artist both in her mixed media technique and hand-colored etchings. Her distinctive paintings of wild birds and domestic pets, such as dogs and cats, which are rendered with exquisite richness and detail, grace the homes of collectors across the country.

Acclaimed for the strong emotion and personality in her paintings, Sueellen Ross never quits thinking about art. She combines her passion for producing art with her love of animals to create works of exceptional design and subtle wit. "My strength as an artist," she says, "comes from my deep love of my subjects."

For many years Ross focused her energies on perfecting the etching process, and it was those experiences that helped hone her abilities to use texture, line, and color to achieve the nuances and details in her work. She later continued to push her skills even further by developing her own unique combination of mixed media using India ink, watercolor, and pencil. Today, her paintings are brilliant in color, meticulous in detail and texture, and are highly coveted by collectors.

Sueellen Ross has authored books and appeared in countless publications both as a featured artist and as an author. Ross' paintings, etchings, and other prints have been exhibited worldwide and have won her Featured Artist positions at art exhibitions across the nation. According to Meet the Artists of Our Animal Doormats, she has frequently been juried into the prestigious "Birds in Art" show at the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Museum in Wausau, Wisconsin, and "Arts for the Parks" in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

Ross' range of subjects has considerably expanded since childhood, though she still holds a special fondness for etchings of domestic dogs. Dogs lovers, who instantly recognize the realism of Ross' cats, have a particular appreciation of them; she captures both their characteristic poses and their own endearing personalities. She draws her own dogs and those of her friends and neighbors going about their daily business of being dogs.

Through my research, I find out that she is really an artist with full of passion in her life and the creation of art. The artistic ability that she has cultivated enable her to be a great artist and successful in drawing. What’s more, through her drawing, we can definitely tell the emotions between human and animals.