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Anne KM Ross @akmrossartist.bsky.social · 1d

Please put something up in Montana

Anne KM Ross @akmrossartist.bsky.social · 1d

"Precariously Perched" on the tip of a cattail. A red-winged blackbird grips as the wind swirls it in turbulent currents. Is this what the boat we are on feels like? This perch could snap at any minute and yet here I ride, ready to leap if necessary but remaining calm and watchful at the moment.

A red-winged blackbird perches itself of the stem tip of a brown fluffy cattail. The background is marbled swirls of goldenrod, yellow, turquoise sky blue and cattail brown. The background patterns swirl chaotically like little gusts of wind that tousles your hair.

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Anne KM Ross @akmrossartist.bsky.social · 14d

I painted this in solidarity with our beloved immigrants, MMIW and workers. It went on an art installation in conjunction with NK2 in Billings and was promptly torn down by someone who also chose to strip our installation of most of the lovely art contributed to our community collection. #NK2 #art

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Anne KM Ross @akmrossartist.bsky.social · 14d

Is there a graceful way? Sounds like a primally terrifying experience.

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Anne KM Ross @akmrossartist.bsky.social · Sep 9

Those are not the breasts of a grown woman

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Anne KM Ross @akmrossartist.bsky.social · Sep 9

Yeah don't be fooled by their dopey, folksy demeanors. It was always a scam.

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Anne KM Ross @akmrossartist.bsky.social · Sep 9

He is such a creep

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Anne KM Ross @akmrossartist.bsky.social · Sep 3

This is true. And internationally we have taken down more democracies than we have saved.

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Anne KM Ross @akmrossartist.bsky.social · Aug 30

It was a newsworthy response! You are a champion for the cause!

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Anne KM Ross @akmrossartist.bsky.social · Aug 29

Art credit: Hank Fuller #savetheYAM

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Anne KM Ross @akmrossartist.bsky.social · Aug 29

Many thanks to Beth at Confetti Heart Studio in downtown Billings for hosting our protest art! Send me art by posting and adding #SaveTheYAM and I will add it to our community murals here and the one heading for the courthouse lawn soon.

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Anne KM Ross @akmrossartist.bsky.social · Aug 29

#savetheYAM

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Anne KM Ross @akmrossartist.bsky.social · Aug 28

Help! Our art museum loses funding for THIS FISCAL YEAR that started in July if we don't take action NOW!

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Anne KM Ross @akmrossartist.bsky.social · Aug 28

Thanks to the Billings Gazette for this merit badge highlighting my public comments. I said some spicy things, apparently. I called out their hypocrisy and signaling their loyalty to the fascist regime by killing the premier arts institution for our state. Now we are trying to #savetheyam by Tuesday

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Anne KM Ross @akmrossartist.bsky.social · Aug 28

I love this! Thank you for contributing! Is there a name you would like me to add to credit your work in the community mural?

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Anne KM Ross @akmrossartist.bsky.social · Aug 26

EMERGENCY CALL FOR ART: Yellowstone County Commissioners are defunding the Yellowstone Art Museum, in Billings, MT and we have 1 WEEK to fight back their illegal budget resolution. My ask is simple. Make a quick bad art to protest. Please share. #savetheYAM www.artmuseum.org/act-now/

Support the Arts Act Now - Yellowstone Art Museum

www.artmuseum.org

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Anne KM Ross @akmrossartist.bsky.social · Aug 2

I'm down at SLAM Festival in Bozeman, MT slinging paintings and leather bracelets while listening to some kick ass music. Life is good. Join me if you wish... today until 8 and tomorrow 10 to 5
#slamfestival #bozeman ##montanaartist

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Anne KM Ross @akmrossartist.bsky.social · Jul 16

I have been getting ready and the time is near! Here is a little 4"x 4" snail called Sass going with me to the Gresham Arts Festival

An artist's hand holding a small square canvas painting of a snail on a brown, blue and yellow marbled background.

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Anne KM Ross @akmrossartist.bsky.social · May 30

Sometimes, the most spontaneously exquisite moments of my art career happen in the mixing of the paint. Our lives are a like a process: a string of snippets to enjoy. I am choosing not to obsess about the future results and instead, crawling inside the creamy colors as they fold together.

Anne KM Ross @akmrossartist.bsky.social · Apr 26

Where I live, things are greening up and coming to life. Kind of like the vibes you get here: Swamp Music 10" x 10" mixed media on canvas

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Parkrose Permaculture ❌👑 @parkroseperma.bsky.social · Mar 26

FINALLY a member of Congress is not afraid to say what needs to be said. More of this. Move on this. Now. All of us. It is time. Thank you, @repmcgovern.bsky.social !!

Congressman makes shocking statement at his town hall!

YouTube video by Parkrose Permaculture

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Anne KM Ross @akmrossartist.bsky.social · Mar 23

Thanks for appreciating!

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Anne KM Ross @akmrossartist.bsky.social · Mar 23

It is, of course, tempting to relocate, but this is a disease that we can not simply escape from. We must resist and take back our communities, or it will be knocking on Colorado's door in short order. Eastern Oregon and Washington are the same, I know because I have recently lived there too.

Anne KM Ross @akmrossartist.bsky.social · Mar 23

A peek at "In Plain Sight" 48" x 36" oil on canvas. Rabbits, sphinx moths, and flowers. Creatures who hide in plain sight with absolute stillness. A sphinx moth appears like a brown crumpled leaf when they hide the panels of vibrant pink on their wings.

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Anne KM Ross @akmrossartist.bsky.social · Mar 23

Please come to Montana! Our state went from purple to red the last few election cycles and people who are against this madness are afraid to speak up. I hear we have the highest number of hate groups per capita of any state. Please help us unite our small pockets of resistance and give them hope!

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