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Nicole’s Portfolio
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
These Boots Are Made for Walkin!
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Author Archives: Artimagination
Rare Bird Sighting – A Black-Headed Grosbeak is Wintering in Our Garden!
We have been seeing what for us was a most unusual looking bird – and it turns out there is a reason for that. This little fellow is a black-headed grosbeak, and he is supposed to spend the winters in … Continue reading
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““SuperQuick™ WordPress: Easy, FREE and Fast Website, Smart Phone and e-Commerce Solutions!” and “SuperQuick™ Solutions – Web Essentials: Time & Money Saving Tips for Website, Social Media & e-Commerce”Now Available! For those of us that don’t want to spend a … Continue reading
Inspiring Escapes
Here are some lovely photos from our October Creativity Central, where we worked more on our dioramas and shared some of our past projects. Each diorama represents a secret haven for each participant, that we can visit just by opening … Continue reading
September’s Creativity Central a “Blast-Off”
Last night we had creative fun brainstorming for our diaramas and making 3D sculptures – between us we made an airplane, matillija poppy, two trees, ballet slippers, coffee mug, and much more. Here are some pictures: Please join us for … Continue reading
August Creativity Central “Constructive”
We started working on wire sculptures, covered in clay, and had a great, very “in the moment” time: Here are some more pictures from this very “constructive” Creativity Central, … Continue reading
Today’s Harvest!
It was glorious in the garden today – a slight cool breeze, warm sun on the shoulders, just wonderful. I harvested a cheery pile of colorful rainbow Swiss chard, sweet grape tomatoes, and aromatic fresh basil. Tonight I’ll saute it … Continue reading
Posted in Gardening & Animals & Inspirations
Tagged balsamic, basil, crop report, garden, garlic, living green, M. Nicole van Dam, onion, pomegranate, recipe, swiss chard, tomato, vegetable garden, veggie
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A Growing Leonberger Tale!
This is a little presentation demo I created for one of the classes I teach. To see the video below, you need to keep clicking the arrow button, just like you would a PowerPoint presentation. Please email me your thoughts … Continue reading
Fun New Products based on “Inca Dink, The Great Houndini”
I am so excited about all the new products based on “Inca Dink, The Great Houndini” – here is a slideshow showcasing some of them! Inca was a great Leonberger dog and it’s fun to see his story shared this … Continue reading
Posted in Children's Books, New Nicole Product Updates, Nicole's News Hot Sheet
Tagged art, book, children's book, dog, eReader, Great Houndini, Inca Dink, iPad, iPhone, iPod, kindle, Leonberger, M. Nicole van Dam, nook
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Great New “Inca Dink” Products now Available!
Flip video camera with “Inca Dink” artwork! Exciting News! All sorts of new merchandise now available bearing the “Inca Dink” artwork – everything from Apple iPhone, iPod and iPad cases to eReader (Nook and Kindle) sleeves to laptop skins to clothes … Continue reading
Posted in Children's Books, New Nicole Product Updates
Tagged art, book, children, children's book, clothing, Flip video, Great Houndini, Inca Dink, infant, iPad, iPhone, iPod, kindle, laptop, Leonberger, M. Nicole van Dam, nook, pet, t-shirt, thermos
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July 23 Creativity Central in Full Harmony!
Many many thanks to the great Dr. Kafka for sharing his joy, creativity and music with us – not only did we make lovely things during this Creativity Central inspired by Dr. Kafka’s music, but we got to write a … Continue reading
Next Creativity Central a MUSICAL Treat!
NEWS FLASH: Our next Creativity Central will be held on SATURDAY JULY 23 starting at 1 pm because…. THE AMAZING MUSICAL DR. KENNETH KAFKA will be joining us again! When Dr. Kafka joins us, not only do we get … Continue reading
Monday’s Creativity Central a Gem!
At Monday’s Creativity Central we had a great time coloring the jewelry beads for our necklaces and earrings, and we also worked on putting some finishing touches on pieces for the jungle themed painting. Here are a few of the … Continue reading
Our Princess Bourke lays FOUR eggs, and another GLORIOUS day in the Garden!
First, the big and yet not big news. Our little Bourke parrot has laid four eggs, and she is quite proud to show them off. Of course these eggs are all unfertilized, so her quest to hatch them is sadly … Continue reading
Posted in Gardening & Animals & Inspirations
Tagged bird, bourke, crop report, environment, garden, living green, M. Nicole van Dam, parakeet, parrot, pet, vegetable garden, veggie
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Pictures from May 31 Creativity Central!
Our next Creativity Central is scheduled for this Monday, June 20 at 6-8pm! Here are some photos from the last Creativity Central – and I have to say, nothing could be more fun and lively than the two fabulously creative, … Continue reading
Swan Duet
Swan Duet Inspired by the lifelong love between swan mates, and the heart created by their profiles when they meet. I was so happy that this artwork was purchased by a home where true love dwelt! The heart that the … Continue reading
Posted in Abstracts, Emoticons, In the Garden, Most Popular, Nature and Animals, Nicole's News Hot Sheet, Portfolio, Romance, Water Features
Tagged animals, art, heart, in the garden, lilies, M. Nicole van Dam, nvd, romance, romantic destinations, swan, valentine, water, water feature, water lily
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Blissfully Peacefully Perfect Moments in the Garden this Morning
It was just lovely in the garden this morning. Birds all a-twitter, my 120 pound Leonberger and 10 pound Chihuahua/Pomeranian/Papillion happily and comically by my side – you can’t look at these two dogs together and NOT smile: The garden … Continue reading
Latest Knitting Machine Developments
This weekend was the BIG weekend – out in Anaheim, California, thanks to Newton’s Yarn Country, there was a weekend long seminar and knitting machine show, and you can bet I was there! Out on the parking lot, they were selling … Continue reading
Posted in The Artist's Thoughts
Tagged knitking, knitting, knitting machine, M. Nicole van Dam
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Friday’s Creativity Central Colorful AND Musical!
Last Friday was a COLORFUL and MUSICAL Creativity Central. Our project was to color in the clay creatures the Creativity Central group made at the prior meeting, and thanks to a fabulous donation of Copic Markers by the Copic Marker … Continue reading
Friday’s Creativity Central Colorful AND Musical!
Last Friday was a COLORFUL and MUSICAL Creativity Central. Our project was to color in the clay creatures the Creativity Central group made at the prior meeting, and thanks to a fabulous donation of Copic Markers by the Copic Marker … Continue reading
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So many people have asked me how I manage the world of e-commerce, social media and marketing, and still have time left to do anything else! The reality is, most of the time is spent learning how to set it … Continue reading
Posted in How-To Books, Nicole's News Hot Sheet, Writer's Corner
Tagged book, e-commerce, entrepreneur, Facebook, how-to, M. Nicole van Dam, marketing
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