Category Archives: Gardening & Animals & Inspirations

M. Nicole van Dam’s joyous Impressionist artworks, children’s books and writings are inspired by her family, pets and garden, all shared here.

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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