This master storyteller depicts moments of life he has been exposed to with a paintbrush capturing their very essence. Following some advice given a long time ago, “paint what you know”, I strive to reflect my heritage and vision through my paintings. Today, the reflection of his other resources comes forth from the canvas where Ross depicts family life, ancestry, music and religion “just life itself”. Because I have lived through a transition of the people and a city from one time period to another, as an artist, I feel obligated to record these events and changes on canvas. “That” he says, is part of being an artist.

Lavarne Ross currently resides in Mount Morris, Michigan. Whenever the opportunity lends itself, Lavarne works with and encourages aspiring young artists to appreciate and pursue the gift God has given them.