Category Archives: Nicole’s News Hot Sheet

Here you will find a quick listing of the latest news posts relating to the international Impressionist artist, author and poet M. Nicole van Dam.

Butterfly Beauties

Posted on May 12, 2012 by Artimagination

Butterfly Beauties was inspired by the butterfly shape blossoms of hydrangea and the dancing butterflies of my garden. To purchase fun items such as serving trays with this lovely artwork, please visit http://letsgoshopping.bz. Available in Limited Edition prints and more, available … Continue reading →

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Roses of Conquest

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Artimagination

Roses of Conquest This artwork is emotionally a very important piece to me. It is about conquering life’s inevitable challenges, heart breaks and disappointments, and moving on to successful new horizons. Conquering life’s challenges, heartbreaks and disappointments is symbolized by … Continue reading →

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Flower Celebration

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Artimagination

Flower Celebration Flower Celebration provides an interesting interplay between soft florals and strong geometric patterns. I was inspired by the intricate geometric planes and shapes in our everyday surroundings. I had fun in this artwork combining warm colors and soft … Continue reading →

Posted in Abstracts, Nicole's News Hot Sheet, Portfolio, Still Life | Tagged art, daisies, daisy, floral, flower, M. Nicole van Dam, nvd, still life | Leave a comment

Bumble Bear

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Artimagination

A happy honey bear and a few honey bees, along with gerbera daisies, charm in this delightful image. To purchase fun items such as serving trays with this lovely artwork, please visit http://letsgoshopping.bz.

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Fancy Fruits

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Artimagination

Fancy Fruits was in part inspired by wishful thinking of harvests to come! The central coastal areas of California offer bounties of fruit, and I’ve planted many fruit trees and berries and vines in my garden, inspiring this painting. To purchase fun items … Continue reading →

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California Gold

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Artimagination

From the majestic Redwoods to the vineyards, from gold mining history to the magnificent shorelines, California inspired this painting! Limited Editions available upon request.

Posted in Nature and Animals, Nicole's News Hot Sheet, Portfolio, Scapes, The Human Element, Water Features | Tagged art, california, gold, grape, M. Nicole van Dam, miner, mining, nvd, ocean, orchard, pan, panning, panning for gold, poppies, poppy, redwood, tree, vineyard | Leave a comment

Hummingbirds & Missing Pieces

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Artimagination

Hummingbirds and Missing Pieces was inspired by the beauty of life, while also acknowledging the inevitable choices and losses along our journey. The original concept blossomed from the beauty, dreams and choices that women make. The more you look at this … Continue reading →

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Journeys

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Artimagination

Journeys was inspired by, and created in honor of, my father and his amazing journey from The Netherlands to the United States. The more you look at this artwork, the more you will see – from a Dutch windmill and … Continue reading →

Posted in In the Garden, Nature and Animals, Nicole's News Hot Sheet, Portfolio, Romance, The Human Element | Tagged animals, art, car, classic, dog, dutch, emoticon, father, forest, holland, human element, in the garden, journey, Leonberger, M. Nicole van Dam, man, netherlands, nvd, old, path, sail, sailboat, walk, windmill, woman, woods | Leave a comment

Beckoning Bay

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Artimagination

Inspired by the inlets, bays and waterways and byways and the beautiful flora of New Zealand, “Beckoning Bay” is a mixed media piece.

Posted in In the Garden, Nicole's News Hot Sheet, Portfolio, Romantic Destinations, Scapes, Water Features | Tagged art, bay, beckoning, floral, in the garden, landscape, M. Nicole van Dam, New Zealand, nvd, plein air, romantic destinations, travel, water feature | Leave a comment

Passion Flower

Posted on May 5, 2012 by Artimagination

Passion Flower Passion Flower Passion Flower was inspired by some unique tulips that I purchased at the amazing Los Angeles flower mart, as well as by the flower mart itself, filled with its hustling customers buying their flowers. The … Continue reading →

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Sailing

Posted on May 5, 2012 by Artimagination

Sailing Sailing was inspired by my many happy hours sailing in sunny Newport Beach, California. I tried to capture what it felt like to be in a sailing regatta, sailing a small sailboat around buoys. I loved the colorful sails … Continue reading →

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Oasis

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Artimagination

Inspired by lovely waterside retreats, peaceful havens from a busy world. Limited Editions available upon request.

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Ranch Cosy

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Artimagination

Dreams of Friesian horses, Leonberger dogs, orchards, and beautiful summer days on the ranch inspired this lovely painting. Limited Editions available upon request.

Posted in In the Garden, Nature and Animals, Nicole's News Hot Sheet, Portfolio, Scapes, Still Life | Tagged animals, art, cat, cosy, cozy M. Nicole van Dam, dog, farm, floral, flower, Frieisan, horse, in the garden, landscape, Leonberger, nvd, orchard, ranch, rose, still life, tree | Leave a comment

Waiter at the Champs Elysees

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Artimagination

Waiter at the Champs ElyseesThis lovely artwork was inspired by the famous people-watching, café-lovers paradise along the Champs Elysees in Paris, France. I wanted to achieve the effect of dappled light on the walkways as the café patrons enjoy watching … Continue reading →

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Reverie

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Artimagination

Reverie was inspired by how I get lost in each painting I create, in my writing and reading, in my imaginings. I wanted to create a woman lost in thought while the world continues to whirl around her. There is the playful … Continue reading →

Posted in Abstracts, Emoticons, Nature and Animals, Nicole's News Hot Sheet, Portfolio, Still Life, The Human Element | Tagged animals, art, book, cat, contemplation, dog, guitar, human element, M. Nicole van Dam, music, nvd, reverie, still life, thought, woman | Leave a comment

Grandma’s Table

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Artimagination

Grandma’s Table was inspired by my many happy hours spent sitting with my Dutch grandmother at her table. I tried to use colors that she liked to wear. All the artwork you see here is available in Limited Edition prints … Continue reading →

Posted in Nicole's News Hot Sheet, Portfolio, Still Life | Tagged art, grandma, grandmother, M. Nicole van Dam, nvd, still life, table | Leave a comment

Jaaazzzz

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Artimagination

Jaaazzzz Jaaazzzz is my tribute to smokey jazz and blues clubs, where jazz emerged to influence modern music. I wanted to use smokey colors and big swirls, not just to mimic smoke, but also to show the music was flowing. … Continue reading →

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Meubles de Jardin

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Artimagination

Meubles de Jardin has both an American and Asian influence, in part a nod to gardening being one of the common languages among us. This artwork has elements of both serene Asian gardens and the lovely, well maintained more traditional … Continue reading →

Posted in In the Garden, Nicole's News Hot Sheet, Portfolio, Scapes | Tagged art, Asian, asian influence, furniture, garden, in the garden, japanese, lawn, M. Nicole van Dam, nvd, retro, roses, wrought iron | Leave a comment

Mission at Santa Barbara

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Artimagination

Mission at Santa BarbaraMission at Santa Barbara This artwork was inspired by the jewel of all the California Missions, the Mission at Santa Barbara, with its lovely twin towers, large water fountain feature, impressive gardens, and rosy colors. The Mission … Continue reading →

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Butterfly Woman

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Artimagination

Inspired by the metamorphosis of women and their many complex stages in life. All the artwork you see here is available in Limited Edition prints and many household and wearable products, at Create.bz.