Author Archives: Artimagination

A little poem about living green…

Flying Green It is time to be green Toss the toxic benzene Past is oil’s hour We don’t need crude, sweet or sour Make way for solar power Or if not by sun, then by wind or grain Let’s explore … Continue reading

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Poem and Artwork About Taking Care of our Environment – Being Green

Flying Green It is time to be green Toss the toxic benzene Past is oil’s hour We don’t need crude, sweet or sour Make way for solar power Or if not by sun, then by wind or grain Let’s explore … Continue reading

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Poem and Artwork inspired by ((sigh)) Dieting!

On Dieting Oh the endless craves How I strive for caloric free days And when I fail, to not so enjoy the tasty error of my ways Is anyone truly naturally thin Able to eat whatever they desire and when? … Continue reading

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Young Colt

Young Colt was inspired by the frolicking freshness of a yearling.  The original work was created in 2000, inspired by my love of horses and time spent with equestrian minded folk. I tried to bring a feeling of Spring freshness … Continue reading

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BIG Garden Plans for EMPTY BEDS!

I spent so much time researching the web for info on Ojai vegetable gardening – what to plant, when to plant, etc.  I found a great source of info on http://www.gardening-coaches.com/whentoplantveggies.php which helped a lot, and led me to three … Continue reading

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About the Artist Family Garden..Pets…and Cooking Fiascos!

About the Artist Family Garden..Pets…and Cooking Fiascos! Here are last year’s vegetable beds… Mr. Squirrel, do you have reservations? With last year’s harvest, I tried more carrot recipes than one would think possible – carrot breads, carrot muffins, carrot quiche, carrot … Continue reading

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New Products!

Here is an example of some of the products currently available from M. Nicole van Dam original designs. How did these products come to pass?  Nicole’s fine art is available for purchase, lease, license and commission.  If you are interested … Continue reading

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Inca Dink, The Great Houndini is about to be released!

Exciting, exciting!  Our first children’s book publication is about to be released!  As part of the process, I needed to go into a recording studio, where I learned that sensitive recording equipment picks up just about every noise!  Stay tuned … Continue reading

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Bottle of Dreams

If you would like to guess what this artwork is about, email us! We’d love to hear your interpretation and thoughts! All the artwork you see here is available in Limited Edition prints and many household and wearable products, at … Continue reading

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The Rat Race

The Rat RaceThe Rat Race “The Rat Race” is about the marathon of life, symbolized by the corporate marathon.  There are many stories within this artwork, including as you look at the runners:  the worried working Mom; the older woman … Continue reading

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Black and White Animal Friends Series

Due to the appeal of Nicole’s black and white Leonberger dog images, Nicole was asked to create a line of more black and white images based on our furry and feathery friends. These lovely artworks join Nicole’s fun and heart … Continue reading

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