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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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Tag Archives: animals
LillyAnne and Princess Unicorn!
I am so happy that my latest children’s book, “LillyAnne and Princess Unicorn” (inspired by a most wonderful, amazing real-life LillyAnne) is now available! The happy adventures of LillyAnne and Princess Unicorn start with “Unicorns do not show themselves to … Continue reading
Posted in Writer's Corner
Tagged animals, children's book, lillyanne, M. Nicole van Dam, princess, unicorn
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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
Posted in Nicole's News Hot Sheet
Tagged animals, community service, dogs, M. Nicole van Dam, physical therapy, television
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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
Posted in Nicole's News Hot Sheet
Tagged animals, avian, avian medicine, bird, birds, chickens, Cockatiel, environment, M. Nicole van Dam, parakeet, parrot, pet, roosters, television, tv, veterinary medicine
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Rodeo Rose
Rodeo Rose is a feminine twist on the Western Rodeo, and features a female rider on her bucking bronco, surrounded by softly hued, almost suede like colors, roses, and lucky horse shoes. Some of the horse shoes are interlinked to … Continue reading
Raining Cats and Dogs and …
Raining Cats and Dogs is a fun artwork filled with hidden smiles. The more you look, the more you’ll see – from various breeds of cats and dogs to bunnies, hamster, cockatoo, parakeet, rooster, piglet and so much more. … Continue reading
Posted in Gardening & Animals & Inspirations, Nature and Animals, New Nicole Artworks, Nicole's News Hot Sheet, Portfolio
Tagged animals, art, basset, bird, bourke, bunny, cat, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, cheshire, chihuahua, Chihuahua Papillion Pomeranian, Cockatiel, Cockatoo, corsa, dog, german shepherd, hamster, huskie, kitten, Leonberger, M. Nicole van Dam, malamute, nvd, parakeet, parrot, pet, piglet, play, pomeranian, puppy, rabbit, rain, sharpei, spaniel, water
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New Black and White Series based on our Furry & Feathery Friends!
Due to the appeal of Nicole’s black and white Leonberger dog images, Nicole was asked to create a line of more black and white images based on our furry and feathery friends. These lovely artworks join Nicole’s fun and heart … Continue reading
Posted in New Nicole Artworks, New Nicole Product Updates, Nicole's News Hot Sheet
Tagged animals, art, bird, Canine, cat, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Chihuahua Papillion Pomeranian, Cockatiel, Cockatoo, Corgi, dog, Leonberger, M. Nicole van Dam, Maine Coone Cat, parakeet, parrot, pet, pomeranian, Poodle, portfolio, Welsh Corgi
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In time for Halloween! Something Scary Lurks on our Couch!
What on earth could this scary monster be that lies lurking beneath the blanket on our couch? These are the kinds of things that just make me smile! Thank goodness God invented dogs! Have a HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
On Hounds, Crop Report and More
It’s been too long since my last post – we’ve had harvests of tomatoes, grapes, a few cherries, strawberries, apples, and Asian apple pears. Our doughnut peach tree has hundreds of green peaches, so looking forward to a luscious harvest, … Continue reading
Hummingbird Social
This lively study of hummingbirds is inspired by the magic of hummingbirds in Nicole’s garden. To purchase fun items such as serving trays with this lovely artwork, please visit http://letsgoshopping.bz.
Posted in In the Garden, Nature and Animals, Nicole's News Hot Sheet, Portfolio
Tagged animals, art, humming bird, hummingbird, in the garden, M. Nicole van Dam, nvd
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Honey Bee Happy
Honey Bee Happy A trio of happy honey bees and dancing gerbera daisies adorn a colorful honey comb of fun. Honey Bee Happy is my homage to the valuable honey bee in our ecosystem. I tried to make Honey Bee … Continue reading
Posted in Abstracts, In the Garden, Nature and Animals, Nicole's News Hot Sheet, Portfolio
Tagged animals, art, bee, bumble bee, environment, garden, honey, honey bee, honey comb, in the garden, living green, M. Nicole van Dam, nvd
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Cats in the Roses
Cats in the Roses You will have to look closely, but there are three playful cats hidden in this rose garden! Cats in the Roses was inspired by the playful mischievous nature of our feline friends, who make imaginative play … Continue reading
Posted in In the Garden, Nature and Animals, Nicole's News Hot Sheet, Portfolio
Tagged animals, art, cat, in the garden, kitten, M. Nicole van Dam, nvd, rose
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Nature’s Kitchen
True to Nicole’s own organic vegetable garden, this artwork has a lucky horse shoe on the grape vine laden gate, a blue bird nesting box, and a bunny ‘s-hopping’ for groceries! To purchase fun items with this lovely artwork, please … Continue reading
Posted in In the Garden, Nature and Animals, Nicole's News Hot Sheet, Portfolio
Tagged animals, art, bird, bird house, blue bird, bluebird, bunny, fruit, grape, horse shoe, in the garden, kitchen, landscape, living green, M. Nicole van Dam, nature, nvd, organic, rabbit, vegetable, vegetable garden
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Cherry Blossom Trio
Cherry Blossom Trio was inspired by the increasingly rare Western Bluebird. The California Central Coast has its share of these increasingly rare Western Bluebirds, and they are so beautiful! To create this elegant design, I adopted a slightly Asian influence. To purchase … Continue reading
Posted in Abstracts, Nature and Animals, Nicole's News Hot Sheet, Portfolio
Tagged animals, art, Asian, bird, blossom, blue bird, bluebird, cherry, cherry blossom, in the garden, M. Nicole van Dam, nvd
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Butterfly Beauties
Butterfly Beauties was inspired by the butterfly shape blossoms of hydrangea and the dancing butterflies of my garden. To purchase fun items such as serving trays with this lovely artwork, please visit http://letsgoshopping.bz. Available in Limited Edition prints and more, available … Continue reading
Posted in Abstracts, In the Garden, Nature and Animals, Nicole's News Hot Sheet, Portfolio
Tagged animals, art, butterflies, butterfly, flower, garden, gardening, hydrangea, in the garden, M. Nicole van Dam, nvd
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Bumble Bear
A happy honey bear and a few honey bees, along with gerbera daisies, charm in this delightful image. To purchase fun items such as serving trays with this lovely artwork, please visit http://letsgoshopping.bz.
Posted in Abstracts, Nature and Animals, Nicole's News Hot Sheet, Portfolio
Tagged animals, art, bear, bee, bumble, bumble bee, comb, cub, honey, honey bee, honey pot, in the garden, M. Nicole van Dam, nvd, pot, teddy
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Hummingbirds & Missing Pieces
Hummingbirds and Missing Pieces was inspired by the beauty of life, while also acknowledging the inevitable choices and losses along our journey. The original concept blossomed from the beauty, dreams and choices that women make. The more you look at this … Continue reading
Posted in Abstracts, Emoticons, Nature and Animals, Nicole's News Hot Sheet, Portfolio, The Human Element
Tagged animals, art, bird, emoticon, human element, humming, hummingbird, inthe garden, M. Nicole van Dam, missing, nvd, piece, puzzle, woman
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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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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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