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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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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
Posted in Nature and Animals, Nicole's News Hot Sheet, Portfolio
Tagged animals, art, equestrian, equine, friesian, horse, M. Nicole van Dam, nvd
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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
Posted in Nature and Animals, Nicole's News Hot Sheet, Portfolio
Tagged animals, art, equestrian, equine, friesian, horse, M. Nicole van Dam, nvd
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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.
Posted in Nature and Animals, Nicole's News Hot Sheet, Portfolio
Tagged animals, art, dog, german shepherd, loyal, M. Nicole van Dam, nvd, shepherd
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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.
Posted in Nature and Animals, Nicole's News Hot Sheet, Portfolio
Tagged animals, art, Australian Shepherd, dog, M. Nicole van Dam, nvd, shepherd
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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.
Posted in Nature and Animals, New Nicole Artworks, Nicole's News Hot Sheet, Portfolio
Tagged animals, art, dog, M. Nicole van Dam, nvd, pet, Welsh Corgi
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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
Posted in Most Popular, Music and The Arts, Nicole's News Hot Sheet, Portfolio, Romance, Still Life
Tagged art, floral, flower, Impressionist, M. Nicole van Dam, music, nvd, piano, rose, score, song, still life, sunflower
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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
Posted in Emoticons, Nicole's News Hot Sheet, Portfolio, The Human Element
Tagged art, emoticon, human element, Impressionist, M. Nicole van Dam, nvd, people, religion, trinity
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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
Posted in Books of Art & Poetry & Philosophy, New Nicole Artworks, Writer's Corner
Tagged Amazon, art, book, kindle, M. Nicole van Dam, poetry, politics
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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
Posted in Books of Art & Poetry & Philosophy, New Nicole Artworks, Writer's Corner
Tagged Amazon, art, book, kindle, M. Nicole van Dam, poetry, politics, Tempo
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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
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
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
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
Posted in Gardening & Animals & Inspirations
Tagged bird, conservation, environment, garden, living green, M. Nicole van Dam, mystery
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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
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
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
Posted in Books of Art & Poetry & Philosophy, Community Service & Volunteer Work, New Nicole Artworks, Nicole's News Hot Sheet, Writer's Corner
Tagged art, cancer center, community service, creativity therapy, donation, exhibition, M. Nicole van Dam, mask, masquerade, poetry, volunteer
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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.
Posted in Gardening & Animals & Inspirations, Nature and Animals, Portfolio
Tagged animals, art, bird, Cockatiel, Cockatoo, conservation, environment, garden, inspiration, M. Nicole van Dam, nvd, parrot, pet
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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
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