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Betty Ruth Gross (January 6, 1925 - January 1, 2015) was an American abstract expressionist painter and sculptor who pursued her passion for the visual arts throughout her life.

Early life and education
In 1946, Gross received her B.A. in fine arts from the University of Richmond in Virginia. She then studied at the Art Students League of New York from 1947 to 1948.

Throughout her career, Gross pursued sculpture, life drawing, monotype, and other media, studying with King Coffin at the DeCordova Museum in Lincoln, Massachusetts from 1967-1977, as well as with Paul Stopforth and Roselynn Karol Ablow. She also studied printmaking with Donald Stoltenberg from 1970-1972, with John Thorton from 1973 to 1974, and with George Dergalis from 1976 to 1978.

Gross worked prolifically in both her "summer studio" in Gay Head, Martha's Vineyard, and her "winter studio" in Waban, Massachusetts, for over 60 years. She created thousands of works, which continue to be uploaded and archived today.

Despite not achieving significant recognition during her career, Gross's dedication to her craft and her unique artistic vision make her an important figure in the history of American art.

Death
Betty Gross passed away on January 1, 2015, at the age of 89. She had reportedly spent New Year's Eve in the hospital and succumbed to influenza.

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