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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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Nicole’s Television Interview aired 6x week of August 7, 2016

Gosh – I’ve been interviewed! Didn’t expect that in my lifetime (and if I were to be interviewed on TV after my lifetime, well that would be, um, odd!). The whole television adventure was very fun. First, the studio was … Continue reading

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My “Tempo” Show Coming Soon at the iconic Ojai Art Center!

I am thrilled and honored to have been asked to present a show featuring my writing and art at the lovely Ojai Art Center in July (Saturday July 23 at 2pm).  I will be sharing a blend of my art … Continue reading

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“Bench at Giverny” Scarf at National Department Store

When I shared the various scarf samples with my friends and customers, it seemed like the “Bench at Giverny” scarf earned some lovely ‘ooohs’ and ‘aaahs’ (which mean so much to me – I love watching people react to my … Continue reading

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“Chef at the Farmer’s Market” Scarf Selling at National Department Stores

                  Fun news – my Chef at the Farmer’s Market scarf is the latest design to be offered by the Christopher & Banks department stores!    Many, many thanks to Christopher & … Continue reading

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My Art Part of a National Facebook Christopher & Banks Contest!

Wonderful department store Christopher & Banks is running a fun national Facebook contest – the prizes are scarves with my art on them.  Enter to win here and have some fun and please cheer on the wonderful folks at Christopher & Banks. … Continue reading

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Christopher & Banks Department Stores Now Selling M. Nicole van Dam Scarves!

I am thrilled THRILLED that the lovely Christopher & Banks department stores are now selling an assortment of scarves with my art on them!   Many, many thanks to Christopher & Banks for supporting my art! Here are some of … Continue reading

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Adorable Flower Fairies Boot Just Introduced!

I am so excited that one of my first artworks “Flower Faeries” is now being offered as an adorable droplet rainboot! How fun and meaningful for me. Here is the original “Flower Faeries” artwork (the boot name is spelled “Flower … Continue reading

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Lovely “Papillons de Paisley” Rain & Garden Boot Just Released!

FUN NEWS! “Papillons de Paisley” has just been introduced as a rain and garden boot. It’s so pretty, I can’t wait to wear these boots! I can imagine them cheering up any grey day paired up with trench coats or … Continue reading

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10 Gorgeous and Fun Matching Scarf-Rainboot Combos!

Matching Boots and Scarves Designs I designed each of these boots and scarves to match! They are so fun and pretty! Bring on the Rain!!!! Use the links below to purchase – note that scarves and boots sold separately: “Raining … Continue reading

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Indian Autumn Boot now Available on Amazon!

  Great news – the wonderful Indian Autumn boot (based on my Indian Autumn design created this year) is now available through retailers and on Amazon! Many thanks to everyone who has supported my art by purchasing the various boots … Continue reading

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Country Autumn

Country Autumn is my way of welcoming the fall season, rich with holidays, with a warm impressionist palette and colorful fall foliage. I wanted to create a scene that reminded me of the lovely autumns I spent back East, which … Continue reading

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Named One of 5 Creatives You Should Know

I just received the most FUN email today – I’ve been chosen as one of 5 “Creatives You Should Know” by the Creative Network Blog (sponsored by StudioVox). It’s such an honor – the article is so well written and … Continue reading

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The Golden Gate

                        For “The Golden Gate” artwork, created in 2014, I wanted to capture the picturesque San Francisco city scape along with the watery excitement and beauty that surround the … Continue reading

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Butterfly Fantasy

Butterfly Fantasy I have always been fascinated by butterflies, with all their colors and lovely shapes.  Butterfly Fantasy is my reaching beyond the bright colors to a more intoxicating palette, to create an exotically moody piece, full of movement.  In … Continue reading

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Two New Rain and Garden Boots Just Released!

I am sooooo excited to share that two more of my artworks have been transformed into BEAUTIFUL BOOTS! Here is what they look like: These lovely boots are available at fine retailers and on Amazon, here’s a link so you … Continue reading

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Gondolier of Venice

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 … Continue reading

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Bon Jour

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 … Continue reading

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Summer Afternoon

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 … Continue reading

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Bench at Giverny

Bench at Giverny This artwork honors the Impressionist master Monet and his lovely gardens at Giverny.  I wanted share my view not only of Monet’s gardens, but also of the vast waterway of creativity that Monet helped bring to life, … Continue reading

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