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Following you can scroll through some of the images in Nicole's portfolio. At the main Portfolio menu tab you can see a more complete portfolio, and at our Store on this site, you can purchase Nicole's artworks.
It's Spring
Gondolier of Venice
I Love You Mom
Winter
Autumn Rose
Bench at Giverny
Cello Fantasy
Contemplating Eve
Summer Afternoon
Ballet des Fleurs
Dolphin Fountain at the Harbor
I Love You Mom
Country Cottage
Passion Flower
A Healing Space
Flower Celebration
War and Peace
Mission at Santa Barbara
Flower Faeries
Roses of Conquest
Sailing
Floral Chorus
Voting Booth
Butterfly Woman
Flowers and Song
Grandma's Table
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Spa Day
WaterFall
Waiter at the Champs Elysees
Tea Time
Water Fountain
Beckoning Bay
Yellow Light
Swan Duet
Chef at the Farmer's Market
Meubles de Jardin
Jaaazzzz
Bon Jour
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Journeys
Journeys was inspired by, and created in honor of, my father and his amazing journey from The Netherlands to the United States. The more you look at this artwork, the more you will see – from a Dutch windmill and … Continue reading
Posted in In the Garden, Nature and Animals, Nicole's News Hot Sheet, Portfolio, Romance, The Human Element
Tagged animals, art, car, classic, dog, dutch, emoticon, father, forest, holland, human element, in the garden, journey, Leonberger, M. Nicole van Dam, man, netherlands, nvd, old, path, sail, sailboat, walk, windmill, woman, woods
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Beckoning Bay
Inspired by the inlets, bays and waterways and byways and the beautiful flora of New Zealand, “Beckoning Bay” is a mixed media piece.
Passion Flower
Passion Flower Passion Flower Passion Flower was inspired by some unique tulips that I purchased at the amazing Los Angeles flower mart, as well as by the flower mart itself, filled with its hustling customers buying their flowers. The … Continue reading
Posted in Abstracts, Nicole's News Hot Sheet, Portfolio, Still Life
Tagged art, floral, flower, geometric, in the garden, M. Nicole van Dam, nvd, passion, still life, tulip
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Sailing
Sailing Sailing was inspired by my many happy hours sailing in sunny Newport Beach, California. I tried to capture what it felt like to be in a sailing regatta, sailing a small sailboat around buoys. I loved the colorful sails … Continue reading
Posted in Most Popular, Nature and Animals, Nicole's News Hot Sheet, Portfolio, Scapes, Water Features
Tagged animals, art, bird, boat, gull, human element, landscape, M. Nicole van Dam, Newport Beach, nvd, ocean, sail, sailboat, Sailing, seagull, water, water feature
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Oasis
Inspired by lovely waterside retreats, peaceful havens from a busy world. Limited Editions available upon request.
Posted in In the Garden, Nature and Animals, Nicole's News Hot Sheet, Portfolio, Romantic Destinations, Scapes, Water Features
Tagged animals, art, floral, flower, garden, Impressionist, iris, lake, landscape, M. Nicole van Dam, nvd, orchid, pond, romantic destinations, swan, water, water feature
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Ranch Cosy
Dreams of Friesian horses, Leonberger dogs, orchards, and beautiful summer days on the ranch inspired this lovely painting. Limited Editions available upon request.
Posted in In the Garden, Nature and Animals, Nicole's News Hot Sheet, Portfolio, Scapes, Still Life
Tagged animals, art, cat, cosy, cozy M. Nicole van Dam, dog, farm, floral, flower, Frieisan, horse, in the garden, landscape, Leonberger, nvd, orchard, ranch, rose, still life, tree
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Waiter at the Champs Elysees
Waiter at the Champs ElyseesThis lovely artwork was inspired by the famous people-watching, café-lovers paradise along the Champs Elysees in Paris, France. I wanted to achieve the effect of dappled light on the walkways as the café patrons enjoy watching … Continue reading
Reverie
Reverie was inspired by how I get lost in each painting I create, in my writing and reading, in my imaginings. I wanted to create a woman lost in thought while the world continues to whirl around her. There is the playful … Continue reading
Posted in Abstracts, Emoticons, Nature and Animals, Nicole's News Hot Sheet, Portfolio, Still Life, The Human Element
Tagged animals, art, book, cat, contemplation, dog, guitar, human element, M. Nicole van Dam, music, nvd, reverie, still life, thought, woman
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Grandma’s Table
Grandma’s Table was inspired by my many happy hours spent sitting with my Dutch grandmother at her table. I tried to use colors that she liked to wear. All the artwork you see here is available in Limited Edition prints … Continue reading
Posted in Nicole's News Hot Sheet, Portfolio, Still Life
Tagged art, grandma, grandmother, M. Nicole van Dam, nvd, still life, table
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Cats – A World to Explore
Cats – A World to Explore I love the colors and movement of Cats – A World to Explore. I was inspired by the many personalities of our feline friends – from playful to curious to thoughtful and removed. Cats … Continue reading
Posted in Nature and Animals, New Nicole Artworks, Portfolio
Tagged art, cat, landscape, M. Nicole van Dam, nvd, pet
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Meubles de Jardin
Meubles de Jardin has both an American and Asian influence, in part a nod to gardening being one of the common languages among us. This artwork has elements of both serene Asian gardens and the lovely, well maintained more traditional … Continue reading
Posted in In the Garden, Nicole's News Hot Sheet, Portfolio, Scapes
Tagged art, Asian, asian influence, furniture, garden, in the garden, japanese, lawn, M. Nicole van Dam, nvd, retro, roses, wrought iron
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Hearts and Ribbons
Hearts and Ribbons is an intricate dance between hearts of all colors formed by colorful ribbons, representing the strands of our lives. This artwork was inspired by romance, with all its complexities. Available in Limited Edition prints and more, available … Continue reading
Posted in Abstracts, Nicole's News Hot Sheet, Portfolio, Romance
Tagged art, emoticon, heart, M. Nicole van Dam, nvd, ribbon, romance, valentine
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Yellow Light
Yellow LightYellow Light “Yellow Light” is about the tension between nature’s needs and man’s increasing urbanization, symbolized by the bird nesting in the yellow light, while human life and machinery happily go on in the background. The from-the-stop-light-looking-down perspective was … Continue reading
Posted in Nature and Animals, Nicole's News Hot Sheet, Portfolio, Scapes, The Human Element
Tagged animals, art, bird, caution, emoticon, environment, human element, landscape, light, living green, M. Nicole van Dam, nest, nvd, traffic light, yellow light
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Flights of Fancy
Flights of Fancy was inspired by my wanting to create something with a magical, soft tapestry-like feel. Flights of Fancy was also inspired by the special world of that I find in my garden, and the wonderful birds who frequent my bird … Continue reading
Posted in In the Garden, Nature and Animals, Nicole's News Hot Sheet, Portfolio
Tagged animals, art, bird, flight, in the garden, living green, M. Nicole van Dam, nest, nvd, tapestry, tree
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