About the Artist


Hillary Gross, a member of the Pastel Society of Florida, has exhibited her artwork in galleries in Florida, Virginia, and Washington, DC, including the Corcoran School of Art in Washington, DC, the Center for the Arts in Vero Beach, Florida, where her work is part of the Center’s permanent collection, and Peninsula Fine Arts Center, Newport News, Virginia, where she has won several awards in juried exhibitions. Hillary defines her approach to art as follows:
 
In my work I try to bring attention to the subtle tactile and visual elements of our  natural world. Starting with a planned composition in monochrome, color  is introduced and dictates the final outcome of the piece.

Hillary Gross was born and raised in Newport News, Virginia. Her interest in drawing and painting started at a young age, and Ms. Gross won numerous awards and attended prestigious art workshops in an around Virginia before graduating high school.   After graduating high school Ms. Gross earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from  the Corcoran School of Art in Washington, DC. 




                                                







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