Process

I have a few projects underway.  I am working on a large drawing for a group show proposal with a collection of Bloomington artists.  The photo shows how I often begin, testing images and placement on tracing paper.  After I solidify the composition and content, I transfer the drawing to paper.

A small multi media painting in process.  I saw a recently hit fawn on the highway a few weeks back.  I have not been able to get it out of my head.  The fawn reminds me of the innocence and beauty of the forest and the narratives that are contained within.  

Delusions Installation Views

Delusions: Abbigail Knowlton Israelsen recently closed at the Waldron Arts Center's Flashlight Gallery.  It was a great opportunity to show some drawings in a very unique space.  I had a lot of support from the community and am eager to push my work further.

Bloomington Studio

My studio is slowly coming together. After a few days of work it is getting more organized and I have found the floor again. I have a few more boxes to unpack and need to buy some more tables and storage solutions. I will post some better photos when it is all the way unpacked and ready for work. Computer table, printer, rolls of paper, boxes, and dog.

framed artwork leaning against the wall, record player, more storage.

paper flat files, drawing storage, bookcases with and without doors.

How the studio looked on the day we moved in. "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. "