Abbigail Knowlton Israelsen

Klara Kristalova at SITE Santa Fe

2009-07-06T20:14:00.003-04:00

This past week I had the great pleasure of visiting SITE Santa Fe in New Mexico. They were exhibiting three artists but I was entirely enchanted by Klara Kristalova's ceramic work. Her work approaches the sinister side of her imagination and dreams. The ceramic pieces were very simple and straight forward and obviously hand made. I found them incredibly inspiring and beautiful.

Bloomington Studio

2009-06-09T18:12:00.001-04:00

We just finished unpacking the last moving truck and this is how my new studio looks. I wonder how I will ever find some sort of organization and sense of peace I am hoping for. The view out my windows is amazing and I can't wait to make some new work here.

Yarn Tricks install for Collected at the Anton Art Center

2009-05-09T12:08:00.004-04:00

Some of our pieces from the collaborative Yarn Tricks will be included in the Anton Art Center's show Collected. The opening reception will be May 15, 6-9 PM. Julie is hanging some of the last pieces for Story 4. Big thanks to Julie, Sarah, and Alison for helping us pull it all together.

Cache Magazine: The Herald Journal

2009-04-27T19:13:00.005-04:00

To see the entire article visit the news section on my website.

Goodbye Ann Arbor Studio

2009-04-25T19:52:00.004-04:00

I have started to pack up my Ann Arbor studio. I need to clear the space for visitors and also to get my house ready to sell. I thought the studio deserved a tribute. Although the studio was often messy and unorganized, it provided me with a lot of physical and emotional space to make my drawings. I am moving to a bigger studio and it has a beautiful view, but I will always love all the time I have spent working at this table.

Yarn Tricks: Collaboration with Julie Prokop

2009-04-05T13:07:00.005-04:00

These past few weeks I have been working on our collaborative project called Yarn Tricks with Julie Prokop. Our work will be included in "Collected" at the Anton Art Center in May, 2009. I have included a few photos of some of the drawings from Story One in process.

Jim Stoten's Sketchbooks

2009-03-28T18:41:00.003-04:00

I just ran across some inspiring sketchobook drawings by Jim Stoten on Book By Its Cover. They are so colorful and detailed, they are really amazing.

Austria For Beginners

2009-03-01T19:27:00.003-05:00

I have been invited to participate in the show, Austria for Beginners, at the Museum of New Art in Pontiac, Michigan. I will be showing my thesis video, Beguiled. The opening is this coming Saturday, March 7, 2009 from 6-9 PM. I hope that you are able to join me and some amazing artists for the opening!

New Drawing

2009-01-25T18:43:00.000-05:00

Minkyung Lee, friend and inspriation

2009-01-20T00:54:00.004-05:00

Minkyung went to graduate school with me and now lives in Korea. I learned so much from her and continue to be inspired by her new work. Min states: Through the process of becoming a small miniature from an actual room, the room is more simplified. As consciously personal criteria of social and cultural status are removed, places reveal their authentic structure to role frame conveying human beings life.

The work is thoughtful and beautiful.

Tiger's Breath

2009-01-18T11:02:00.003-05:00

Tigers Breath is a small drawing I am working on. It is done with watercolor and graphite on a digital print.

Ann Arbor Women Artists Winter Exhibition

2009-01-17T20:00:00.003-05:00

Ann Arbor Women Artists is a wonderful group that I have joined this past year. The Winter Exhibition recently opened at the University of Michigan League and I am excited to be included in the show and to receive an honorable mention. It was wonderful to meet more of my local colleagues at the opening.

Michigan Annual

2009-01-17T19:53:00.002-05:00

Join me for the opening reception on Friday, Jan. 23rd from 6-9 PM. I am excited to have two digital prints in the exhibit and know that the other work will look great!

Collecting Objects: The Timeline Project

2009-01-08T15:53:00.002-05:00

#481004, The Horn Forest of my Timeline Project for the Art House Co-op.
Materials used: graphite and watercolor.

At the Art House Co-op in Atlanta, Georgia; my timeline project will be displayed in an opening on January 23, 2009.

Unicorns for the Timeline Project

2009-01-02T11:09:00.001-05:00

Materials used: graphite, watercolor on digital print

New Year, New Work...

2009-01-01T19:49:00.002-05:00

Today I went with my Dad to my new studio and did some work for the first time there. Here are a few photos from the set. I have a lot more new drawings to work with, so hopefully I will have a number of new images this week.

Another piece for the Timeline

2008-12-28T12:54:00.002-05:00

Materials used: watercolor, graphite, on cut digital print.

Riding

2008-12-21T22:28:00.006-05:00

This is the latest in my timeline project. This piece is small, 8X10", it seems to be begging for a larger paper. I may work this image again larger or with more empty space. I don't think it is done, it doesn't seem right to me. I will sit on it for now and think.
Materials used: graphite, watercolor, and watercolor pencils on rag paper.

Transfusion

2008-12-15T13:05:00.004-05:00

Another piece for the timeline project that I am working on. graphite, watercolor on digital print.

Library

2008-12-14T17:44:00.002-05:00

8.5 X 11" graphite, watercolor, and digital print
The first of a series for a timeline project.

Modern Nativity

2008-12-06T21:58:00.001-05:00

Kitty introduces her modern plastic fascination to the nativity scene. I like this updated view of Christianity.

New Studio Space

2008-12-06T21:28:00.003-05:00

Here is a photo of my new studio space that I am renting. It is awesome and a great deal. I can't wait to get some work done and clear out some room in my house.
I will post some more pics when I move in.

Wallpaper at the Teton Artlab

2008-12-04T06:28:00.005-05:00

Wallpaper, opening Friday December 5, 6 -8 pm Exhibit Dates December 5 - 30
Teton Artlab presents a "Salon" style works on paper exhibit featuring works by over 20 American artists.
This invitational exhibit features work by Tom Woodhouse, David Gottfried, Rachel Kunkle Hartz, Travis Walker, Julia Randall, Abbie Miller, Benjamin Carlson, Aaron Wallis, and others. (including me, Abbigail Knowlton Israelsen)
I am thrilled to be invited to participate in this show and love to imagine my work in Jackson Hole. I am from the West and adore the thought of my work returning "home."
Hopefully more pics to come.

Tiger Nightmares

2008-11-26T09:34:00.003-05:00

For some reason I have reoccurring dreams that have tigers in them. They are usually chasing me or just sitting in my home in a threatening way. I had a pretty juicy one last night, so while it was fresh on my mind I did a little work this morning. I think the one above is my favorite of the group.

This photo is just to show my low tech process. I like the way it connects the real with the drawn line of the paper cut outs. I am focusing on pink in my new work.

Love This....

2008-11-25T12:17:00.002-05:00

Think Make Think, by Clifton Burt