The Creations of M. Nicole van Dam ®

Spring is HERE and the Garden is ALIVE!

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Artimagination

A Bounty of Roses - some of the lovely flowers that make my heart sing when I see them

It’s absolutely glorious outside! Spring is here, the fruit trees have more flowers than ever, we have a few twittering bird tenants in the nesting boxes, and the veggie garden is planted! -And yes, I know, the tomatoes will take over again, just like they do every year, and I probably won’t get to eat too many of those beckoning fruits on the peach, cherry, apple, apricot and Asian apple pear trees because the impish squirrels and happy birds usually get their bites first, and unless a miracle happens the raccoon will get all the corn again but…. I LOVE IT! I’ll go organic again – that seems to work pretty well so far. There seem to be lots of grapes starting on the seedless red flame grape vines so maybe I will be able to nibble on some of those before the birds get them! It is absolute bliss to be in this green garden haven, with every step round the garden paths my heart soars and I find myself smiling just being there. The dogs of course supervise everything – and make me smile with theiir antics. The size difference between the Leonberger and the Chihuahua-Pomeranian-Papillion one of a kinder is a laugh in and of itself – and then add in the tennis ball chases and squirrel races and it’s all happy crazy. Since we pruned the trees to open up the view, it seems the fruit trees have many more flowers than last year, AND as I sip my coffee, the view is inspiring. HAPPY HAPPY! I hope these photos give you a smile too!

The Supervisors - a Leonberger and a Chihuahua-Pomeranian-Papillion One-of-a-Kinder!

Corn - All neat in a row, and waiting for the raccoon!

The center veggie bed - chard, tomatoes, basil, and a blueberry (blueberry still hanging in there)

So pretty and peaceful in the veggie garden!

Tomatoes and more Tomatoes, waiting to take over like they always do!

What is that bolted Kale still doing in the box? Has anyone ever let Kale turn into a tree before?

Blossoms on the Asian Apple Pear Tree - can't wait - YUM!

This year there are just oooodles of dount peach blossoms - maybe there will be enough for me AND the birds?

Posted in Gardening & Animals & Inspirations, The Artist's Thoughts | Tagged Apple, bird, Chihuahua Papillion Pomeranian, conservation, crop report, dog, environment, garden, inspiration, Leonberger, living green, M. Nicole van Dam, organic, pet, vegetable garden, veggie | Leave a comment

March Creativity Central visits Outer Space!

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Artimagination

Our March 26 Creativity Central was truly a blast from outer space, as we created clay objects for our space themed project! Here are some photos of our fun evening, ENJOY!

Little Green Man and his Alien Friends!

One of the planetary creations by the Creativity Central team!

Little Purple Alien, wearing a necktie - one of the great cosmic creations by the Creativity Central team!

A World of Cosmic Creativity!

Rocket Ship ready for its mission through space!

To see more pictures, please visit the official Creativity Central website.

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“This Little Puppy”™ M. Nicole van Dam’s latest children’s book is published!

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Artimagination

FUN news! Jay Topping and M. Nicole van Dam have teamed up to write their first children’s book together – “This Little Puppy.”™ It’s a fun doggie adventure about all sorts of dogs – a Leonberger, a Chihuahua, a Pomeranian, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, a Husky, a German Shepard, a Poodle, a Dalmatian, a Doberman Pinscher – and many others (including one-of-a-kind pooches) – having a good time. If your child or grandchild enjoys “this little piggy” on his fingers and toes, then “This Little Puppy” is sure to please! Available now on Amazon – for both e-Readers such as the Kindle and the Apple iPad, and in print!

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Creativity Central has been busy “busting” loose for fundraising for breast cancer!

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Artimagination

January 2013 Creativity Central was full of fundraising creativity – we created bras for the silent auction and center pieces for the upcoming gala, called the CMH Gold Dust Gala, on March 23rd 2013, that raises funds for uninsured and under-insured women that need mammograms or suffer from breast cancer/need surgical treatment. At the end of the evening, the bras which serve as centerpieces, are auctioned off to the highest bidder, and the most outrageous bras often get the highest prices! Everyone brought some sort of extra special goodies to use on the bras – even ornamentation from the Zigfield Follies thanks to Allyson! We also used paints and supplies donated by CMH and the iLovetoCreate folks. Never was doing work for such a good cause so fun! Enjoy these photos of our fantastically creative Creativity Central team – you are sure to smile and admire their fearless creativity!

UPDATE: Just know we were every bit as creative for the October and November Creativity Central – we’ve just been too busy DOING to post! HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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Great New Rain/Gardening Boot Released! NEW “Chef at the Farmer’s Market” Boot!

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Artimagination

“Chef at the Farmer’s Market” gardening and rain boot, based on the artwork of M. Nicole van Dam

M. Nicole van Dam’s artwork “Chef at the Farmer’s Market” joins Nicole’s other licensed images and has been transformed into a lovely new rain and gardening boot! The colors are lively and the boots are ever so comfy! Nicole has already tested them in her organic vegetable garden and gives them a thumbs up!

The boot will be sold with an art and poetry card showing the original “Chef at the Farmer’s Market” and having a special poem based on this poem by Nicole:

Farmer’s Market Adventure

Cucumber greens
Piles upon piles of green beans
Luscious tomatoes donned in purples and reds
Enticing aromas of fresh baked breads
Glorious crisp apples and blossoms and flowers
Proof of Nature’s powers!
Farmer’s Market adventure!
Seeking Nature’s bounty!
As far as the eye can see
Tempting Earth’s gifts for you and me.

More news on this fabulous boot to come soon!

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Hummingbird Memories

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Artimagination

Commissioned Work

Hummingbird Memories was created as a commissioned work in 2008, using elements requested by my client – something that blended hummingbirds, apple orchards, a row boat, a barn and even hidden mixing spoons. I especially like the hummingbirds in this piece. The more you look at this piece, the more you will see. Available in Limited Edition prints and on scarves and more, available at Create.bz.

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Posted in In the Garden, Nature and Animals, New Nicole Artworks, Portfolio, Scapes | Tagged Apple, art, barn, commissions, hummingbird, landscape, M. Nicole van Dam, nvd, row boat | Leave a comment

First Night of Exciting Collaboration in Art Therapy Begins!

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Artimagination

Recently Nicole was honored to be asked to serve as the Art Therapist for teenagers for a monthly event created by an exciting new collaboration among the Cancer Support Community Valley/Ventura/Santa Barbara, Landon Pediatric Foundation, Ventura County Medical Center’s Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, St. John’s Cancer Center, The Teddy Bear Foundation, American Cancer Society and CMH Cancer Resource Center. Each innovative event includes a Family Dinner with break-out session support and therapy groups for parents, children with cancer and their siblings. Nicole is responsible for the Art Therapy for the Teen Group, aged 14 and older. Here is the photo of the completed first project – more photos to come soon!

Phase 1 of our FIrst Teen Group Project

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-of Fancy Pens and Pretty Papers

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Artimagination

At last night Creativity Central, first we enjoyed a sneak peek of our now completed and assembled (but not yet framed) last Creativity Central project, entitled “Sea Scape”:

“Sea Scape” by Creativity Central

Many thanks to all the Creativity Central participants who worked so creatively as a fabulous inspirational team on this unique project – Joanie, Allyson, Carol, Anita, Hannah, Martina and Alex – I think you will agree – our “Sea Scape” creation is truly BEAUTIFUL! We will be getting it framed and it will proudly hang along with our “Jammin Jungle” project at the Cancer Resource Center.

Then we first made pens with a flourish of ostrich feathers and color, and then used our special pens to write some thoughtful journalling, using Nicole’s latest book “Exploring the Successful You,” on beautiful papers kindly provided by Kathleen of the Cancer Resource Center. Here are some of the photos of last night’s Creativity Central:

Some of our finished Fancy Pens, on the lovely Papers created by Kathleen

Allyson’s Colroful, FUN Pen, dedicated to Sarah

Carol’s Pen – we love the pink polka’s!

Closeup of Carol’s pen

The whole collection of pens and pretty papers!

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Newly Released Limited Edition Artworks on Their First Exhibit

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Artimagination

A few weeks ago, M. Nicole van Dam got another call for an exhibit of her artwork – since there are already so many exhibits of her artwork going on concurrently, this meant releasing a Limited Edition series for several of Nicole’s works: Lion’s Paradise, Bench at Giverny, Meubles de Jardin, and Nature’s Kitchen. Also on exhibit are Nicole’s popular Gondolier of Venice (accompanied by Nicole’s poetry) and Lake of Dreams (Le Lac de Reves)(also accompanied by poetry). On its second ever exhibition is Jester (selected by Nancy, the owner of Hip Vegetarian Restaurant, where the artwork is displayed – Nancy discovered Nicole’s artwork through Dr. Kenneth Kafka, a supporter of Nicole’s art). Sailing and Chef at the Farmer’s Market are also on display, both adding color and fun. Voting Booth is also on display, along with Nicole’s poem on politics and a writeup about the painting – perfect for this politcal season! Nicole also owes a BIG thank you to her ever-patient, supportive and wonderful hubby – who hung every painting in the exhibit with his expert eye! As background on Lion’s Paradise, this lively artwork was inspired by Ginni and Chad Dreier’s lovely Ginger and Chadwick lion exhibit at the Santa Barbara Zoo. Here are some photos of this latest exhibit:

Gondolier of Venice (with poetry), Bench at Giverny, Meuibles de Jardin, the Jester, and Sailing

The Jester's 2nd exhibit

"Chef at the Farmer's Market," "Lion's Paradise" and "Voting Booth"

"Lake of Dreams" and poem

"Voting Booth" and its writeups reflected in the mirror - we thought that was intriguing!

"Gondolier of Venice," "Bench at Giverny" and "Meubles de Jardin"

The pretty seating area outside the restaurant

Posted in Exhibitions, New Nicole Artworks, Nicole's News Hot Sheet | Tagged art, Bench at GIverny, Chef at the Farmer's Market, environment, exhibition, garden, Jester, M. Nicole van Dam, Meubles de Jardin, Nature's Kitchen, Sailing, vegetable garden, veggie, Voting Booth | Leave a comment

Beautiful Work by a Beautiful Team

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Artimagination

Last night’s Creativity Central was filled with wonderfully whimsical colors and also real treasure – the “treasure” are the happy smiles we all shared. -But we can’t minimize the great work! Carol’s beautiful sculptures from last week, like the mermaid and the sea kelp, along with Allyson’s fearless creativity (not to mention her toothpick prickly sea urchin) and Joannie’s brilliant technique and eye for color, made this an extra special Creativity Central, and the wonderful underwater adventure we are creating is going to be truly spectacular and fun. I am so proud of this team – and they are a beautiful team. For example, Carol’s impressive mermaid that Carol had so lovingly sculpted was colored beautifully by Joannie, and we all shared different elements of what we worked on with each other, getting the most of the group’s collective creativity. Here are some photos from this especially talented group:

Carol and Joannie’s Beautiful Mermaid

Allyson’s Whimsical Creations!

Vast treasure that added smiles!


Joannie’s gloriously colored creations. We love them ALL!

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“Exploring the Successful You” published! – 4th Book in SuperQuick™ series now available!

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Artimagination

M. Nicole van Dam’s most recent book is “Exploring the Successful You,” a book Nicole initially wrote to accompany her speaking engagements on creativity, innovation and accomplishment. Nicole wrote this book, filled with smiles, insights and inspiration, to share hands on techniques for releasing the inhibitions and combating the negative self-talk that can stifle creativity and accomplishment. Nicole hopes that her techniques will help you transform your dreams into realities, to gain valuable skills, and to start doing what you need to do to fully, knowingly live your life. Use this book to fulfill a daring adventure… Exploring the successful YOU. Please email us about your successes – we want to hear from you! You will find this book, a part of the SuperQuick™ series, for sale on Amazon and other book stores – ENJOY!

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Bank of America requests M. Nicole van Dam to Exhibit Artwork

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Artimagination

Bank of America contacted Nicole recently asking her to once again display her art – and here are the photographs – the pieces currently exhibited at Bank of America include the ever-popular “Summer Afternoon,” “Cello Fantasy,” “Voting Booth,” “It’s Spring,” “Flowers & Song,” “Country Rose,” and “Flower Celebration.” Nicole also included a write-up of “Voting Booth,” and we decided to display that photo right above the bank’s community board – seemed appropriate for voting season! Many thanks to Bank of America for their continuing support of M. Nicole van Dam artworks. Currently Nicole’s art is on display at more than 6 public venues, which is an unusual accomplishment for most artists. Nicole also just received a request for another new exhibit to start on September 2, so details on that upcoming exhibit to follow shortly.

"Summer Afternoon" adds some banking cheer

"Cello Fantasy" adds some artistic flair to serious business

"Voting Booth" fittingly displayed right above the Bank of America Community Board

We guess Nicole's art must be pretty safe here, by the safety deposit banks!

Two Bank of America executives hard at work below Nicole's cheery art

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Creativity Central Goes Beneath the Sea Last Night!

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Artimagination

Last night we had an incredibly creative time – and thanks to Allyson, even modern technology made an appearance! Allyson shared images on her smart phone to help the group create more realistic sea images – and the results are GREAT! I think you’ll all be very impressed with the beautiful and fun creations we made last night. These creations will be colored at the next session, and then added to the painting seascape we created at the last session (much as we did with the “Jammin Jungle”). Allyson brought sea glass for us to incorporate as well – this is shaping up to be an amazing piece! Carol’s mermaid will be a wonderful addition to the piece, and her kelp is beautifully sculpted. Anita’s shell will give some nice depth and texture, and speaking of texture…check out Allyson’s sea urchin! Here are some photos of the last session – and I think you’ll agree this was one creative dream team!

Allyson’s playfully pointy sea urchin! Great creativity!

Anita’s beautifully textured and scalloped sea shell

Carol’s sculptural, beautiful kelp, fun mermaid, and great starfish!These will be wonderful additions to the painting!

A closeup of Carol’s GORGEOUS kelp – WOW!

What’s an undersea scape without bubbles?

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Santa Barbara City Hall Exhibit Fun News

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Artimagination

This morning I met wonderful, ever-patient and supportive (and excellent musician) Debbie at Santa Barbara’s beautiful and historic City Hall, and we added my “Lake of Dreams” and “Mission at Santa Barbara” artworks to join “Voting Booth” and “Summer Afternoon” there. I hope you enjoy the pictures – I forgot to bring a camera but thankfully Debbie had her cell phone! What did we do before cell phones?

"Lake of Dreams" with pretty, patient Debbie, who posed holding my "Tempo - The Rhythm & Rhyme of the Artist" book

Debbie, taking a moment in her busy day to smile, with "Mission at Santa Barbara" in the background

Artwork which has been exhibited at Santa Barbara City Hall to date:

"Cello Fantasy" - one of the first of my works to be exhibited at Santa Barbara City Hall

Flower Celebration, also one of the first of my artworks to be exhibited at Santa Barbara City Hall

"Summer Afternoon" - one of the first of my artworks to be exhibited at Santa Barbara City Hall - and currently there 🙂

"Voting Booth" - currently on exhibit

"Mission at Santa Barbara" - currently on exhibit

"Lake of Dreams" - currently on exhibit

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Vegetable Garden Painting “Nature’s Kitchen”

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Artimagination

My vegetable garden painting is done – I’ve named it “Nature’s Kitchen” in homage to my husband’s quip that when we harvest veggies for dinner we are going “grocery chopping.” It’s very similar to my garden – except maybe a bit more profuse where it should be and a bit less overgrown where it needn’t be 🙂 If you look closely, there is a little bunny nibbling on the romaine, and a happy bluebird by its nesting box – we do have the nesting box, and substitute a raccoon for the bunny… The painting, like my garden, has romaine, tomatoes, grape vines, strawberries, etc. We have a gate like that with the lucky horse shoe. In other words, the painting is how I like to see my garden. I’m working on a second painting with sunflowers now, along with a few others.

Here is what the painting looks like, if it were to be framed with green matting, which I’m thinking about doing:

"Nature's Kitchen" Vegetable Garden Artwork by M. Nicole van Dam

As an aside, we have a ban on plastic grocery bags to save the environment, and actually it hasn’t been a difficult change, we just leave the totes in the car. I’ve used this “Nature’s Kitchen” image on totebags and people seem to enjoy them, so that’s good news! While there are many totebags and carriers with my art on them, the totebags I use are at LetsgoShopping.bz – I like these because the price is right and they have a nice gusset at the bottom and seem to carry a lot. They’ve also been handy for picking up mail at the post office box, carrying the purse and sunglasses and phone and ipad and …. (how long is list going to get? NO more gadgets, PLEASE!). This particular totebag has Nature’s Kitchen on one side, and Chef at the Farmer’s Market on the other side – I thought those two themes went nicely together.

Totebag side 1, with "Nature's Kitchen" by M. Nicole van Dam

Totebag side 2, with "Chef at the Farmer's Market" by M. Nicole van Dam

This and other 2-sided Totebags with some of my post popular images available at LetsGoShopping.bz

Posted in Gardening & Animals & Inspirations, New Nicole Artworks, New Nicole Product Updates, Nicole's News Hot Sheet, The Artist's Thoughts | Tagged art, bluebird, bunny, conservation, environment, garden, horse shoe, licensed products, living green, M. Nicole van Dam, rabbit, tomato, tomatoes, vegetable garden, veggie | Leave a comment

Nicole’s Impressionist, Artsy, FUN rain boots and garden boots now for sale on Amazon!

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Artimagination

Nicole’s rain boots and garden boots have been selling in shops and websites for a few months now – and Nicole just got word that these lovely boots are now also on Amazon. If you look at the Amazon site, you can see closeup detail of the colors and artistry of these unque boots. Nicole says she gets “a kick” out of wearing these boots every day – when she feeds the birds and squirrels, does her veggie gardening, turns her compost! We hope you enjoy these boots as much as she does. If you need an absolutely ‘stylin pair of rain boots or garden boots, please consider Nicole’s totally artsy, colorfully Impressionist rain and garden boots on Amazon and we’d love it if you like the boots enough to recommend them to your friends and ‘like’ them on Facebook!

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We Created More Grocery Totes!

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Artimagination

We had both new friends and old friends at our May Creativity Central – and we had a magical, peaceful time – along with a few laughs and even some impromptu dancing! Here are some of the photos of the lovely grocery tote bags we created using the fabric painting supplies generously donated by iLOVEtoCREATE. It feels good to be earth-friendly!

Allyson’s elegant design says it all – each color ribbon represents both a different friend and a different type of cancer being conquered.

Ruth’s whimsical design is sunny happy – and her bag, by its smile, looks like it is enjoying the process too!

A spring blending of paisleys and a pink ribbon creatively colored by Carol

Some great blending technique!

Ruth’s finished creation! You have to smile when you see this bag!

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Gondolier of Venice

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Artimagination

Gondolier of Venice was inspired by the romance of the waterways of Venice, Italy. The water effects in this artwork were very important to me to get right and difficult to execute. I wanted Gondolier of Venice to have an engaging romantic and Impressionist flair. The artwork is framed with lovely roses, and I wanted the perspective to be as if we are standing on a low footbridge over the canals of Venice, and we see one gondola just passing below, and looking ahead we see a second gondola. I wanted the viewer to experience the canals of Venice.

History of the Gondolier of Venice: The original work was created in 2005 and sold to a well-known philanthropist in Santa Barbara, California within only a few hours of its completion. I do miss it! However, I have a Limited Edition of this work hanging in my home, so I still get to enjoy it! Another Limited Edition is part of the permanent collection at the lovely architectural masterpiece, the new Cancer Center of Community Memorial Hospital. Gondolier of Venice is still available in Limited Edition prints and has been internationally licensed on glass plates, and also available also on other lovely items such as scarves, mugs and more, at Create.bz.

Can’t find what you’re looking for? If you are interested in purchasing a print or other fun items with this artwork or licensing this artwork, please contact me at M. Nicole van Dam.

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Bon Jour

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Artimagination

Bon Jour was inspired by the romantic Eiffel Tower and cafes of Paris, France. I wanted this artwork to have a soft, happy effect,and I also wanted it to be the sort of artwork that draws you in. As you look closely you will see the Eiffel Tower in the background, and a cheery Cafe scene in the foreground, with dappled sunlight warming the tables. You will also see cheerful arbors of roses. This was a very complex work for me to create, but I am happy with it, and grateful it came out so well! Bon Jour is one of my personal favorites.

Bon Jour has a very strong licensing history, and is available in Limited Edition prints and internationally licensed on garden and rain boots, glass plates, scarves and many lovely items, available at Create.bz.

Can’t find what you’re looking for? If you are interested in purchasing a print or other fun items with this artwork or licensing this artwork, please contact me at M. Nicole van Dam.

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Summer Afternoon

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Artimagination

Summer Afternoon
Summer Afternoon was inspired by the warm, cheery sunny days of Summer. In this artwork I wanted to give a nod to Van Gogh’s Sunflowers while at the same time working with a very sunny color palette. Morning glories can be seen through the summery window. The butterfly on the vase adds some grace and movement to the artwork. The wicker chair was difficult to execute because I wanted to use colors that added to the work, and yet not move too far from the recognizable – I am grateful it came out as well as it did! I discovered in painting this artwork how fun it is to paint both sunflowers and hydrangea. I wanted to make this artwork happy and yet peaceful. I enjoy Summer Afternoon on my wall every day as part of my personal collection.

Summer Afternoon is available in Limited Edition prints and has been internationally licensed on glass plates and available on other lovely items as well, at Create.bz .

Can’t find what you’re looking for? If you are interested in purchasing a print or other fun items with this artwork or licensing this artwork, please contact me at M. Nicole van Dam.