A sculptor in bronze and blown glass of wildlife, especially birds of prey, he was a frequent exhibitor at the Prix de West Invitational at the National Cowboy Hall of Fame in Oklahoma City and the Artists of America in Denver. His goal in his work is to produce a calming effect on the viewer, of creating pieces that meet human emotional needs.

He grew up in a large family in Washington state where his father worked for Boeing industries and encouraged creativity in his children. Ross began his own artwork in high school, carving birds in wood.

He attended Evergreen State in Olympia, Washington where he earned a degree in mass media, and after several jobs that he did not find fulfilling, began sculpting profession...