THE STUDIO OF NICOLE MERKENS

I'll be working the annual Works in Clay Holiday Show today from 1:30-5pm. Come see some amazing work by many artists and get your holiday shopping done! Two weeks until Christmas and only 5 days left of the show . Roswell Art Center West 1355 Woodstock RD Roswell, Ga 30075 770-641-3990

Dropping off these babies and a few more tomorrow to the Creative Mill Art Exposition.  The Opening will be two nights: Oct 10 and 11th from 5-9pm  at the Randall-Paulson Architectual firm in the historic Roswell Mill. I was invited to participate in honor of the National Arts and Humanities Month.  The space is magical and I am thrilled to be apart of the show. Come out and say hello! http://www.creativemillexpo.com Historic Roswell Mill 85-A Mill Street Roswell, Ga 30075 770-650-7558

It has been a rough summer. I lost three people close to me; family and friends. I am getting back in the saddle and am bringing some new( asked for)  smaller work up to High Country Art in Blue Ridge tomorrow. I have a couple of workshops planned in the fall and have been thinking a lot about outer space lately. Maybe thats why there's some new moons in my latest round of small works. "In All Her Glory" 15"h x 10"w x 8"d "She Has Secrets" 12"h x 10"w x 6"d "Moth Momma" 16"h x 10"w x 5"d "Heart Strings" "Patiently Waiting"21"h x 11"w x 9"d "Moon Phaces" 5" to 6" in diameter "No Sleep Til Brooklyn" "Party Girl Wall Plaques" 6"h x 5"w x 3"d

It's all happening! You ask the universe for some changes and it happens. You just have to believe and work hard! The Works in Clay Opening was beautiful last night at The Art Center West, in Roswell. We had a good turn out and it runs until May 22- so there is plenty of time to support your "artsy cats".  Next, I am pleased to announce I got into the "Woof, Meow, Chirp and Slither" Juried Exhibition at Florida Craft Art that opens June 7 and runs thru Aug. 10. So if you are in St. Petersburg, Fl- stop in to see a fun show based on animals we love. www.floridacraftart.org Finally, on another note...Ive been a bit quiet online and on social media lately because I have moved into a fabulous new studio in Historic Roswell, Ga. It is located in The Atlanta Street Art Collective. and there are a total of 10 artists residing there. The space is beautiful and the light is gorgeous! Ive been so busy making work for my shows that Ive moved in the bar...

Join me Thursday May 16 for the opening of the Spring Works in Clay Show at Art Center West in Roswell, Georgia. 1355 Woodstock Road Roswell, Ga 30075

Oh this new year started off crazy for me but led me to a new path ( or side trip?). First off, I would like to thank Charles Clifford Brooks III for the wonderful interview he published about me in   The Blue Mountain Review  this month. I'm a shy person so it's hard for me to talk about myself, but seeing it published and reading it online was like a visit from my soul. I was reminded of where I've come from and how I am still growing. Anyways it is an awesome journal of culture and I am thrilled to be in such wonderful and talented company.  During some down time, caring for family- I was quiet and still for a bit- this is when the creative energy has a chance to seep in your mind. So I started a little side project called "My Haunted Basement" - it's an online magical mercantile where I have some things listed for sale that I am passionate about. Things that aren't art. They needed a place to live and why not in my haunted basement? My siste...

FRIENDS!!!!! There is still room if you want to join us in a hand building workshop this coming weekend Jan. 11- 13, 2019 at Roswell Art Center West.  Susannah Zucker will be here from Asheville, NC teaching a hands on workshop that I am helping out with. " This exciting figurative workshop will focus on hand building techniques for creating hollow-form heads, with plenty of friendly, constructive guidance and tips from Susannah. She will offer demonstrations that address cranial bones, proportions of the head, basic musculature and techniques fro making facial features.  January 11 - 13, 2019 Friday, 2 - 5 pm Saturday - Sunday, 10 am - 5 pm Fee: $200  (Includes 25 lbs of clay) To Register:  contact AJ Argentina at aargentina@roswellgov.com or call 770.641.3990 Location:   Art Center West 1355 Woodstock Rd, Roswell, GA 30075 www.roswellclaycollective.com