Abby McCullough is a multidisciplinary artist splitting her time between Ithaca, NY, and Denver, CO.
Through vibrant mixed-media works combining watercolor, cut paper, and stitching, she explores themes of growth, connection, and ecology.
Since founding Rowdy Rose Studio in 2024, Abby’s art has been shown nationally at venues including The MIX Gallery, Rochester Contemporary Art Center, and Las Laguna Art Gallery. Her work also appears in local markets and community events, reflecting her commitment to accessible, place-based art.
She received Best in Show at the Broome County Arts Council’s Flower Show (2025) and was featured in Artistonish Magazine (2024). Her pieces can currently be found at Artisan Cove on the Ithaca Commons.
Rooted in both the Finger Lakes and the Rockies, Abby’s practice celebrates the dialogue between place, memory, and the natural world—inviting viewers into a space where color and curiosity bloom.
Sometimes I want to watercolor
Without a plan
Without guidance
Sometimes I want to follow the water
Watch it flow
Lose Control & Just Exist
Sometimes I want to disassemble the pieces
Put them back together
See how the moment is built
Sometimes I want to fly in the night with Owl
Layering abstraction into existence
Sometimes I want to paint
Focusing on every element
Depicting intricacies
Sometimes I want to run wild with Fox
Quietly Knowing & Playfully Waiting
Sometimes I just want to be a pollinator
Flapping & Dancing
Mixture through movement
Sometimes I want to live inside a color wheel
Spinning through pigments
A rainbow existence
Sometimes I get lost in who I am
& always I am me