Jacksonville is lucky to have an abundance of people creating and organizing events.  Whether it’s Burro Bags, Sunday Sixers, Community Festivals or new bands on the scene, 20-somethings are establishing an environment of artistic dedication and urban development.  Nicole Middleton is just another part of the mix. 

Nicole’s artwork is showing up all over town and she’s painting like a maniac in order to keep it that way.  She’s a little lady but she does big work.  Nicole is a dear friend of mine and agreed to answer some quick questions via e-mail last night.  Here’s what I got:

Who are you?

Nicole Middleton.  Shorty.  Artist.  Mom.  Fashion, music and art lover.  Jack of all trades.

What kind of artwork do you create?

Awesome.  (Mostly watercolor animals with some acrylic mixed media thrown in for good measure.)

When did you begin making art?

When I was a kid.  Drawing Ninja Turtles a thousand times pays off!

Why did you choose skeletons?

I think the parts of animals you don’t see are interesting.  You don’t realize what goes on underneath the skin.

What’s your typical atmosphere for creating?

Some Mates of State playing, some green tea and my seven year old talking my ear off.

Where has your artwork been displayed and where is it displayed now?

It has been displayed at the Pegasus Gallery in St. Augustine and is now located at Cafe 11 in St. Augustine and Raglands in Five Points.

Do you have any upcoming shows?

Yes!  Other than First Fridays in Five Points this week, I’ll be at the TSI art show July 11th, and Bogda August 2nd.

Who’s buying your work?

Lots of different people!  Everyone likes animals.  Mostly awesome people, really.

How tall are you really?

Five foot one and three quarters of an inch.  (Aside: I don’t think that’s accurate.)

Why is First Fridays in Five Points so great?

Everyone goes, there is dancing in the streets, djs, free booze, awesome stores with the best stuff, and fun people!

I bought a wolf from you and commissioned another.  Where is it?

Listen hoe, I’m working on it.

Leave me some last parting words.

Shake and bake!!

Find Nicole and her artwork at First Fridays this week, which always proves to be a good time.  Bring some dough and add a piece of art to your collection.  Nicole will soon have an Etsy site, but until then you can see her work at www.myspace.com/birdsnoctopi.

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