Link to her via melaniefergusonceramics.com

Link to her via debrafritts.net

"I am a sculptor and a painter. As a child I spent my time experimenting with different media and never did one thing for very long. I have always been my happiest when I am creating. I love the colorsof paint, the texture of canvas and the permanence and functionality of clay.

My mind is filled with ever changing images and ideas so I'm never without a sketchbook in hand - I am constantly drawingand writing. Sometimes the drawings are left in the sketchbook for no one to witness and other times they materializeinto artwork. Either way my sketches are the beginning and the end of my creative process and part of me and a part of who I am.

My art is about me and my life and how I see it. I internalize my racing and prolific thoughts and feelings when I create. I think of my work as comfortable and organic. It invites viewers to witness unpredictable and unexpected combinations of thoughts and subject matter. These subjects leave the viewer with provoking questions and unexplored thoughts. My goal is for my art to tell a story, a story that the viewer doesn’t want to let go of."

"As far back as I can remember, I was never alone. I heard them, I saw them, I dreamt of them.

My work is about spiritual guardians, rebirth, the soul and its energies. I draw on metaphysical as well as catholic iconography to portray my spiritual journey. I feel through my work I am able to document my mystical path which is too emotional and profound to put into words. Sometimes the work gets dark but it’s always with a sense of humor…if I give into fear I lose my insight and become a beacon of restless energy.

Through mixed media, I piece together images, shapes, colors and symbols; all chosen to produce specific effects. Their interaction with each other conveys an essence of being. I believe I am working from a higher consciousness and a passionate drive possesses me. My work comes from the depths of my soul. The past dances with the future to correct itself. Journey with me."

Nicole graduated from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia in 1994 with a BFA in Printmaking and BookArts.

Link to her via nicolemerkens.com or Cowgirl-Studios.com

SLM Gallery.

Link to her via sandramilton.com

"To me, the human form is the most powerful and dramatic vehicle of expression awakening deep and often hidden emotions from its viewer."

Contact her at Faux by Design, Inc. 404-824-3986