Stef Ross was born in 1977 and is a multidisciplinary artist originally from Grand Blanc Michigan. Ross utilizes all of her resources on her property in the heart of Chicago. She uses tempera paint from her pet chickens, acrylic paint, balls, bags, balloons, stuffed animals and gems in her art practice. Her work depicts imagery that is contemporary, playful, colorful and whimsical.

Her practice consists of hand gemming large scale works, along with creating extensive installations that can be seen in homes across the country. Ross has an over abundance of positive energy that comes through in all of the work she produces.