Author Archives: Artimagination

Three Friesians

Inspired by the powerful yet graceful Friesian horses that are Nicole’s favorite of the horse breeds – these gentle giants are beautiful, romantic creatures. All the artwork you see here is available in Limited Edition prints and many household and … Continue reading

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Friesian

Inspired by the long maned Friesian horses that are Nicole’s favorite of the horse breeds – these gentle giants are beautiful, romantic creatures. All the artwork you see here is available in Limited Edition prints and many household and wearable … Continue reading

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German Shepherd

Inspired by Nicole’s German Shepherd and the smart, loyal and attentive nature of the German Shepherd breed. 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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Australian Shepherd

All the artwork you see here is available in Limited Edition prints and many household and wearable products, at Create.bz. Inspired by the smart, inquisitive, loyal nature of the amazing Australian Shepherd breed.

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Welsh Corgi

“Welsh Corgi” is an endearing black and white line drawing by M. Nicole van Dam, inspired by the wonderful Welsh Corgi breed. Available in Limited Edition prints, greeting cards and more, available at Create.bz.

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Flowers and Song

Flowers & Song I always wished I could play the piano, and part of this work expresses that longing.  This work was also inspired by the lovely sunflowers and Impressionist style  of Vincent Van Gogh.  I find the combination of … Continue reading

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Modern Trinity

“Modern Trinity” is one of M. Nicole van Dam’s earlier works, evidencing her Impressionist style using acrylic on canvas. Inspired by the style of the great Impressionists and yet also a nod to the subject matter most common to great … Continue reading

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New Artwork and Poem about Politics!

This is a new work by M. Nicole van Dam called “The Voting Booth.” Each pair of shoes seen below the poll booth curtains represents a different segment of our population, and in the poll booth curtains above their shoes … Continue reading

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New Artwork and Poem!

This is a new work by M. Nicole van Dam called “The Voting Booth.” Each pair of shoes seen below the poll booth curtains represents a different segment of our population, and in the poll booth curtains above their shoes … Continue reading

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Our Leonberger and Bourke Parrot (Parakeet)

These two are buddies and say “hi” every morning – so cute!~  For video of our Bourke, who is HUGE on personality, please visit us on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OVIN3SCSHM  You can tell this bird has an opinion on everything!  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OVIN3SCSHM

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Mystery Plant!

This plant, somewhere between a vine and bush, gets pretty bluish flowers which become tasty/refreshing little mini melon/cucumberish fruits – but I don’t know what they are!  Scrumptious though, I’m guessing in the cucumber family. Mystery plant with its flowers and lower … Continue reading

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Amazing Window Surfing Birds Visiting my house daily!

Amazing bird video of birds in my garden surfing on my window! Anyone know what kind of birds these are?  Even my Bourke parakeet (parrot) is fascinated and mystified by these oddly behaving birds!  They literally surf down the window!  … Continue reading

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Mystery Birds even Mystify our Bourke – What are these Surfing Birds?

Amazing bird video of birds in my garden surfing on my window! Even our Bourke watches these birds with fascination!  Anyone know what kind of birds these are? http://ping.fm/Vhsy9

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Crop Report April 1, 2010

Today I planted the remining plants from the BioDome – mostly tomatoes, peppers, eggplants – so now the veggie garden is failry well planted – with brussel sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower, leek, beets, carrots, radishes, onions, kale, swiss chard, corn, sugar … Continue reading

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New Poem – About masks and our choices about who you are

This poem was written to accompany a painted mask donated to the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum for their fundraising auction, and is about what happens to us when we don a mask, and a metaphor for our daily choices about … Continue reading

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Artwork created for Santa Barbara Maritime Museum Fundraiser

The “Treasure Mask” was donated to the Santa Barbara MaritimeMuseum for its 2010 fundraiser auction – to learn more please visit http://www.artstudio.bz/ Thank You for joining Us! Please visit our website at http://www.artimagination.com

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Treasure Mask created for Santa Barbara Maritime Museum Fundraising Auction

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Casper the Cockatoo

“Casper the Cockatoo” is a fun black and white line drawing by M. Nicole van Dam, inspired by wonderful Casper at the Ojai Valley Inn & Spa. Available in Limited Edition prints, greeting cards and more, available at Create.bz.

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We have Sprouts!

We have sprouts!  Within just a few days, the first biodome we planted had sprouts – now all 3 day.  The radishes came up first, but the corn and sunflowers are growing unbelievably fast, with the kale not far behind!  … Continue reading

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Seedlings, at a least a few of them, in seed starter boxes!

All week long seeds and seeds and seeds have arrived from various catalogs – but no seed starter to plant them in yet!  Then yesterday, f.i.n.a.l.l.y, the first seed starter box arrived.  So far I like it – time will … Continue reading

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