Tag Archives: rose

Roulettes

Posted on April 5, 2016 by Artimagination

Roulettes is my version of roses deconstructed into abstract shapes and fall colors. This also marks my developing a new technique to create thick layers of colors. “Roulettes” is an homage to … Continue reading →

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Spanish Rose

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Artimagination

Spanish Rose celebrates the lively romance of the Spanish dance. This work was inspired by Flamenco dancing first, but as I researched Spanish dance I learned that there is much more to Spanish dancing – including Bolero, Fandango, Paso doble, … Continue reading →

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Rodeo Rose

Posted on February 21, 2016 by Artimagination

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 →

Posted in Gardening & Animals & Inspirations, New Nicole Artworks, Nicole's News Hot Sheet, The Artist's Thoughts | Tagged animals, art, bronco, environment, horse, horse shoe, horseshoe, luck, M. Nicole van Dam, nvd, rode rose, rodeo, rose | Leave a comment

Lady of the Leaves

Posted on October 20, 2015 by Artimagination

Lady of the Leaves Lady of the Leaves, created in 2015, was inspired by my lovely childhood daydreams and imaginings (which I admit I still enjoy when working in my garden). It was so fun to imagine flower fairies and magical beings … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening & Animals & Inspirations, New Nicole Artworks, Nicole's News Hot Sheet, The Artist's Thoughts | Tagged art, art nouveau, autumn, earth mother, fall, garden, inspiration, lady of the leaves, leaf, living green, M. Nicole van Dam, nvd, rose, season, vegetable garden | Leave a comment

Rainbow Blossoms

Posted on June 29, 2014 by Artimagination

Rainbow Blossoms is a bright, cheery celebration of a gentle rainfall in a spring garden. The more you look, the more little worlds you will see. This artwork was inspired by my love of spring bulbs – like tulips and … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening & Animals & Inspirations, New Nicole Artworks | Tagged art, blossoms, bulb, daffodil, dragon, environment, garden, in the garden, inspiration, landscape, living green, M. Nicole van Dam, nvd, rain, rainbow, rose, secret garden, snap, Spring, tulip, vegetable garden, water, water feature | Leave a comment

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 … Continue reading →

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Country Rose

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Artimagination

Country Rose Country Rose is actually the first work in which I experimented with making my signature a more integral part of the design – in fact, this artwork was signed twice! In creating Country Rose, I was expressing my … Continue reading →

Posted in Most Popular, Nicole's News Hot Sheet, Portfolio, Still Life | Tagged garden, M. Nicole van Dam, most popular, nvd, rose, roses, shabby chic, still life | Leave a comment

I Love You Mom

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Artimagination

I Love You Mom This work “I Love You Mom” is also known as “Mere et Filles” and was inspired by my Mother, who mentioned to me she had seen an interesting artwork featuring floating bubbles. I decided to surprise … Continue reading →

Posted in Emoticons, In the Garden, Most Popular, Nature and Animals, Nicole's News Hot Sheet, Portfolio, The Human Element | Tagged art, bubble, butterfly, emoticon, human element, hydrangea, love, M. Nicole van Dam, Mom, most popular, Mother, Mother's Day, nvd, pansy, rose, squirrel | Leave a comment

Lake of Dreams

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Artimagination

Lake of Dreams This artwork Lake of Dreams is also known as “Le Lac de Reves” and is one of my favorites. Inspired by quiet water features and the magical havens they create, as well as the lovely Mediterranean … Continue reading →

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Chef at the Farmer’s Market

Posted on May 19, 2012 by Artimagination

Chef at the Farmer’s Market This lively artwork was inspired by my trips to the many weekly colorful, bountiful Farmer’s Markets along the California Central Coast region. Such beautiful produce! Wonderful flowers! Arts & crafts! I enjoyed painting the sunflowers … Continue reading →

Posted in In the Garden, Most Popular, Nicole's News Hot Sheet, Portfolio, Romantic Destinations, Scapes, The Human Element | Tagged Apple, art, boots, chef, environment, farmer's market, garden, human element, in the garden, living green, M. Nicole van Dam, nvd, romantic destinations, rose, sunflower, tomato, vegetable garden | Leave a comment

Cats in the Roses

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Artimagination

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 | Leave a comment

Ballet des Fleurs

Posted on May 13, 2012 by Artimagination

Ballet des Fleurs In Ballet des Fleurs, I had fun juxtaposing graceful ballerinas with morning glories, tulips, roses and other flowers, inspired by the movement and grace of ballet and nature. I especially like the ballerinas! The colors are very … Continue reading →

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Roses of Conquest

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Artimagination

Roses of Conquest This artwork is emotionally a very important piece to me. It is about conquering life’s inevitable challenges, heart breaks and disappointments, and moving on to successful new horizons. Conquering life’s challenges, heartbreaks and disappointments is symbolized by … Continue reading →

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Ranch Cosy

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Artimagination

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 | Leave a comment

Butterfly Woman

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Artimagination

Inspired by the metamorphosis of women and their many complex stages in life. All the artwork you see here is available in Limited Edition prints and many household and wearable products, at Create.bz.

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Autumn Rose

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Artimagination

Autumn Rose Autumn Rose was inspired by the elegant, warm beauty of Autumn. It features an unmistakable style that identifies me as the artist, with swirling abundant roses, geometrics, etc. I was very pleased with the colors I used in … Continue reading →

Posted in In the Garden, Most Popular, Nicole's News Hot Sheet, Portfolio, Still Life | Tagged art, autumn, fall, M. Nicole van Dam, most popular, nvd, rose, season, still life | Leave a comment

The Water Fountain

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Artimagination

Water FountainThe Water Fountain The Water Fountain was inspired both by my love of gardens and water features, and by the magic memory of the story “The Secret Garden” where children find and revive a forgotten hidden garden. Perhaps that’s … Continue reading →

Posted in In the Garden, Nature and Animals, Nicole's News Hot Sheet, Portfolio, Scapes, Water Features | Tagged animals, art, bird, feature, floral, fountain, garden, in the garden, living green, M. Nicole van Dam, nvd, plein air, rose, water, water feature | Leave a comment

Tea Time

Posted on April 7, 2012 by Artimagination

Inspired by the enticing foods Nicole didn’t eat at an afternoon tea, Nicole went home and painted the breads and butter she had wished to eat, but hadn’t due to one of her many diets. Licensed internationally for glass plates, … Continue reading →

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Country Cottage

Posted on April 7, 2012 by Artimagination

Inspired by the thatched roof cozy cottages of the English countryside,with their adjacent farms and rose gardens, and the secret havens they create. Enjoy the bit of whimsy in the little black sheep grazing with his flock. All the artwork … Continue reading →

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Rising Stallion

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Artimagination

Inspired by the powerful majestic movement of the horse – these gentle giants are beautiful, romantic creatures. All the artwork you see here is available in Limited Edition prints and many household and wearable products, at Create.bz.