Author Archives: Artimagination

M. Nicole van Dam art at Santa Barbara City Hall for Nearly a Decade

A great memory is having my art at Santa Barbara City Hall for almost a decade – from around 2006 until August 2016, encompassing several mayors and city council members over many years.  My artwork “Voting Booth” was the first … Continue reading

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Nicole’s Television Interview aired 6x week of August 7, 2016

Gosh – I’ve been interviewed! Didn’t expect that in my lifetime (and if I were to be interviewed on TV after my lifetime, well that would be, um, odd!). The whole television adventure was very fun. First, the studio was … Continue reading

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“Indian Autumn” Scarf Now Sold at National Department Store

The “Indian Autumn” design represented a fun challenge for me, and I am thrilled that in addition to being a lovely boot, there is now a beautiful “Indian Autumn” scarf being sold at a national department store, Christopher and Banks. … Continue reading

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TV Interview Being Filmed July 6!

Exciting News – I just learned last night that I will be interviewed July 6 by the engaging George Alger for the award winning Ventura Cable Channel 6 TV – which is the number 1 weekly community cable tv and … Continue reading

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My “Tempo” Show Coming Soon at the iconic Ojai Art Center!

I am thrilled and honored to have been asked to present a show featuring my writing and art at the lovely Ojai Art Center in July (Saturday July 23 at 2pm).  I will be sharing a blend of my art … Continue reading

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“Bench at Giverny” Scarf at National Department Store

When I shared the various scarf samples with my friends and customers, it seemed like the “Bench at Giverny” scarf earned some lovely ‘ooohs’ and ‘aaahs’ (which mean so much to me – I love watching people react to my … Continue reading

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“Chef at the Farmer’s Market” Scarf Selling at National Department Stores

                  Fun news – my Chef at the Farmer’s Market scarf is the latest design to be offered by the Christopher & Banks department stores!    Many, many thanks to Christopher & … Continue reading

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Peony Parade

                      Peony Parade is inspired by what is perhaps my favorite flowers – peonies – with their plump, overstuffed with petals, blossoms.   Here in California peonies are difficult to grow … Continue reading

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Delft

                      Delft is inspired by my Dutch heritage and love of the traditional Dutch Delfy blue and white china.  “Delft” features cows enjoying a lazy ‘chat’ amidst a field of … Continue reading

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Roulettes

                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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My Art Part of a National Facebook Christopher & Banks Contest!

Wonderful department store Christopher & Banks is running a fun national Facebook contest – the prizes are scarves with my art on them.  Enter to win here and have some fun and please cheer on the wonderful folks at Christopher & Banks. … Continue reading

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Indigo

                      Indigo is inspired by blue jeans and paisley.  I wanted this artwork to be a play on the casual blue jean and the elegant paisley, pairing them both together … Continue reading

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Christopher & Banks Department Stores Now Selling M. Nicole van Dam Scarves!

I am thrilled THRILLED that the lovely Christopher & Banks department stores are now selling an assortment of scarves with my art on them!   Many, many thanks to Christopher & Banks for supporting my art! Here are some of … Continue reading

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Spanish Rose

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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Adorable Flower Fairies Boot Just Introduced!

I am so excited that one of my first artworks “Flower Faeries” is now being offered as an adorable droplet rainboot! How fun and meaningful for me. Here is the original “Flower Faeries” artwork (the boot name is spelled “Flower … Continue reading

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Rodeo Rose

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

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Kisses

                Kisses is a romantic artwork where I created kisses in an almost leopard print type pattern, in rich reds and blacks, using a new art technique I’ve been developing.   I had so … Continue reading

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Balboa Bay

Balboa Bay  is my memory of where I grew up, in Newport Beach, with all the sun fun and sailing that goes with it. I wanted you to feel like you were flying into my memories of Balboa like a … Continue reading

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Lovely “Papillons de Paisley” Rain & Garden Boot Just Released!

FUN NEWS! “Papillons de Paisley” has just been introduced as a rain and garden boot. It’s so pretty, I can’t wait to wear these boots! I can imagine them cheering up any grey day paired up with trench coats or … Continue reading

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Autumn Butterfly

                      Autumn Butterfly is a richly colored artwork featuring butterflies in velvety fall tones, using a new art technique I’ve been developing.   The more you look, the more rich colors … Continue reading

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