Category Archives: Nicole’s News Hot Sheet

Here you will find a quick listing of the latest news posts relating to the international Impressionist artist, author and poet M. Nicole van Dam.

TV Interview About Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning & More

In this television interview that aired 5 times starting October 7, software engineering expert Jay Topping shared insights about software technology in society, such as 5-axis machining, artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics and more – we even talked about self- … Continue reading

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“Dance of the Fall Leaves” Jewelry Available!

So excited to share that my “Dance of the Fall Leaves” earrings design has been licensed and is now for sale! I am so proud and grateful to wear these! Hope you like them too!           … Continue reading

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TV Interview About Jubilation in Retirement to air on Television 5x this week

Dr. Redd shared her tips on retirement in this television interview scheduled to air five times on TV in February 2018. One of my favorite tidbits from this interview was her insight that some other cultures use the word JUBILATION … Continue reading

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TV Interview about Physical Therapy – for Dogs!

Interesting fact: Just like there is physical therapy for people, there is physical therapy for dogs – and someone who specializes in physical therapy for dogs first has to be a physical therapist for people! Learn more here about some … Continue reading

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Television Interview with Mayor Johnny Johnston

Ojai Mayor Johnny Johnston couldn’t be more informative about water supply, air quality, fiscal responsibility and accountability, the importance of tourism in Ojai, getting involved in community service, and more. Thank you Mayor Johnston! -and if you notice that the … Continue reading

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The Latest Rain and Garden Boot – “Sun and Moon”

Just heard the fun news that the latest rainboot is now out with my “Sun and Moon” artwork on it – very FUN! Each pair of boots is sold with a collector card that has a picture of the original … Continue reading

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My TV Interview about Jewelry Design Airs 5x This Week

Expert jewelry designer John Muscarella couldn’t have been more informative about the new world of jewelry design, talking about 3D printing and jewelry design, the many different colors and types of gemstones and precious metals, what chemically enhanced and artificial … Continue reading

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My Sci Fi Short Story “Nessie” on TV!

It was quite a thrill to perform my short story “Nessie” for television – it aired 5 times in 2017. In this short story, I had fun weaving traditional, modern and futuristic themes together, and I think the audience enjoyed … Continue reading

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Wonderful TV Interview with John Moore, Editor of the Ventura County Star

John Moore, Editor of the Ventura County Star, was so informative in his discussion about journalism – just a wonderful guest in every way. He oversees the online and digital versions of the Ventura County Star as well as traditional … Continue reading

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Poetry Reading by Nicole on TV – Life is Like Knitting

In 2017, I was asked to read two of my works for television broadcast – very fun indeed! Here is the first of the two to be broadcast – my poem “Life is Like Knitting.” I chose two of my … Continue reading

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TV Episode – All About Birds!

Our area is so fortunate to have a knowledgeable and caring avian veterinarian, Dr. Christine Sellers. Avian veterinary medicine is a relatively unusual focus, and she is tremendously knowledgeable and also works with the Santa Barbara County Wildlife Care Network. … Continue reading

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TV Interviews about Integrative Medicine, Functional Medicine, the Effects of Stress and Endobiogeny, & More!

Medicine, the role of technology and pharmaceuticals in medicine, the impact of stress on the body (in medical terms), and healing are each such complex topics, so I was thrilled to have the opportunity to do two TV interviews of … Continue reading

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TV Episode about Building in Ventura County

I was so fortunate to have the fun learning experience of doing a TV interview with both Winston Wright (Ventura County Planning Department) and David Hansen (Ventura County Building & Safety). They are both so knowledgeable, professional, and helpful. Here … Continue reading

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Indigo transformed into FUN Cowboy Boot!

I just LOVE this new boot, called “Indigo Blue,” made from my Indigo artwork!  So FUN!  For sale on Amazon!  I’ll be ‘stylin in these!  

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Snowflake Sonata – now a Lovely Scarf at Department Stores

It is always so fun to see one of my artworks transformed into a lovely scarf – and Snowflake Sonata did not disappoint!

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“Roulettes” Abstract Art Rainboot

Those of you who know my art well know that I don’t often paint in abstract, so it was quite an honor when one of my abstract artworks, “Roulettes” was licensed as a rainboot.  I think it makes an absolutely … Continue reading

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Thrilled to Interview Wonderful Musician & Composer Jimmy Calire on TV

I’ve been thrilled and honored first to be interviewed by an award winning local TV station, and then to serve as a guest host to interview others. That’s an experience I never thought I’d have! Here is my interview of … Continue reading

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“Country Autumn” makes a Lovely Rainboot!

I had so much fun painting “Country Autumn,” which was inspired by the lovely Fall season in Ithaca, New York, with its amazing Treman and Buttermilk state parks. Every time I wear these boots, I will be reminded of this … Continue reading

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Introducing the “Indigo Blue” Traditional Rainboot!

  Bring on the Rain!  I know I will enjoy wearing this rainboot based on my “Indigo” artwork! Available on Amazon.

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M. Nicole van Dam art at Santa Barbara City Hall for Nearly a Decade

A great memory is having my art at Santa Barbara City Hall for almost a decade – from around 2006 until August 2016, encompassing several mayors and city council members over many years.  My artwork “Voting Booth” was the first … Continue reading

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