Russ Little is an artist, and fiber is his chosen medium.His university education focused on the technical aspects of geography and cartography, and he spent more than 25 years applying that learning to a corporate career in print publishing and IT management. In his mid-40’s he had what he describes as, “an embarrassingly stereotypical midlife crisis” and entered a process of discernment that led him to recognize, name, and embrace his other identity as an artist. Over the past 15 years he’s studied surface design, dyeing, color theory, and 2D design in intensive workshop settings as he gradually made the transition to becoming a full time studio artist.Russ’s artwork is abstract, intuitive, and influenced by his interests in matters of faith, biology, computer programming, cartography, and the nature of places. It has been shown across the US in highly sought after juried exhibitions such as Quilt National, Quilts=Art=Quilts, and Art Quilt Elements. His artwork can also be found in private collections, and his liturgical textiles are part of the collections of several churches and clergy members. For several years Russ’s studio practice also included creating and selling original hand dyed wearable art scarves. In 2024 Russ began an ongoing exploration of weaving and spinning and has begun incorporating his own handwoven cloth into quilted fine art compositions.Russ is a member of the Surface Design Association (SDA), Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA), and Art Cloth Network (ACN) a juried group of textile artists committed to creating, exhibiting, and promoting works made of or referencing cloth. He is a past Chair of ACN and his work has appeared in over 10 of the group’s traveling juried exhibitions and catalogs.In 2020 Russ was a featured artist in the “Guest Creative” interview series that is part of Jane Dunnewold’s Creative Strength Training class. He has also been an invited speaker and workshop leader at artist groups and guilds.