Newsletter #2 - New prints, Palermo & a special Christmas market

Almost another month has passed. What's happened since the last newsletter?

At the end of November, I spent five days in Palermo with a friend – a fascinating, multifaceted city that showcases its southern charm but also doesn't shy away from its darker aspects. Wandering through Palermo, you experience history, a mild climate even in winter, a vibrant atmosphere in the streets, and delicious food. Of course, I had my camera with me, and despite the time of year, I managed to capture some summery scenes. These are now available as prints, like here in my photography shop.

From southern Europe to cold but festive Hesse: On the day of my return from Palermo, the Advent event at Claire's Atelier 6zehn in Bad Nauheim took place. But that was just the starting point for the pop-up shop there: My Bad Nauheim calendars and Christmas postcards are available until Christmas at Burgstraße 21 (Wednesdays - Saturdays).

And now? I'm currently in the midst of preparations for a very special and exciting event just before Christmas: the Boutique Christmas Market by Frankfurt macht Kultur e. V. It will take place on the fourth weekend of Advent at Universum 34, located at Wittelsbacherallee 34 in Frankfurt.

Come by!

Boutique Christmas Market in Frankfurt

I'm incredibly excited to be a part of it – it's the first time I'll be exhibiting my art in my hometown. Even better, I'll be sharing the walls with Alexander Lis, whose abstract works had already captured my attention and admiration before we even met. I'll be showcasing not only one or two brand-new pieces created after my trip to Palermo, but also exclusive prints and (Christmas) cards. There will also be many other stalls to explore (see below) where you can pick up some last-minute Christmas gifts or treat yourself – for example, with unique, handcrafted jewelry from my friends at Zweierlei in Bad Nauheim.

Above you'll find the announcement for the Christmas market - and on my blog you can read my thoughts and recommendations on the Pantone Color of the Year 2026, which was recently announced. I'm also introducing a new mini-collection, available only as prints, which is unusually colorful.

I'm looking forward to the coming year, for which I already have many plans… more on that in the next newsletter. Until then, if we don't see each other before then, I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2026.

Warm regards, Mareike

Hello Newsletter #1

Hi there!

It may have been a while, but you signed up for my newsletter—perhaps at my opening in June, or maybe on my website... thank you for that!

And now the time has come: I'm finally launching my newsletter. I have to admit, it took some time, but from now on, I'll be posting here once a month about what's been happening in my life, what projects I'm currently working on or have completed, and what I'm currently working on.

In this first newsletter, I'll take a look back at what's happened since my first exhibition in June. Presenting my original artwork for the first time in such a beautiful place as the ESNZ Showroom in Bad Nauheim was a very special experience for me. An entire room filled with my art—surrounded by people who came specifically for that reason. I had many lovely conversations and made some new contacts that continue to motivate and support me in the months that followed. I was especially pleased that some of the paintings from the exhibition have since found new homes. You can find the works that are still available—along with some new pieces—on my website, right here.

Just 14 days after the exhibition, my family and I embarked on a four-week campervan trip to Scandinavia. We traveled through Denmark and Sweden before heading to the Lofoten Islands in Norway. It was a truly special experience, which I captured in over 4,500 photos :) Some of these have already found their way into some of my poster shops (e.g., JUNIQE) as wall art, while others are now available as a 2026 calendar (see also my other calendars for 2026 in this blog post).

I spent late summer and autumn painting, hanging test pieces, taking photos for the city of Bad Nauheim, and working on my new collection of exclusive prints, which are only available in my shop…

A particular highlight, however, was my participation with three paintings in the New & Abstract group exhibition in Berlin in October – I wrote this blog post about it.

And now? Christmas is just around the corner, and I have some exciting events coming up: Starting November 29th, I'll be offering new Bad Nauheim calendars for 2026 at Atelier 6zehn, run by fashion designer Claire Nungesser, located on Burgallee in Bad Nauheim. The fantastic feedback I received last year's calendars showed me they were a wonderful Christmas gift for many. You can purchase the calendars at Claire's studio during her regular opening hours until Christmas – but be warned: they're very limited again!

On the last weekend of Advent, I'll (most likely) be participating in an art Christmas market in Frankfurt's Nordend district. Unfortunately, I can't share any details yet, but I'll keep you updated on Instagram.

I welcome your feedback, ideas, or questions about the newsletter, and I look forward to hearing from you soon!

Warmly, Mareike