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.

Autumn Rose

Autumn Rose Autumn Rose was inspired by the elegant, warm beauty of Autumn.   It features an unmistakable style that identifies me as the artist, with swirling abundant roses, geometrics, etc.  I was very pleased with the colors I used in … Continue reading

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Hearts and Ribbons

Hearts and Ribbons is an intricate dance between hearts of all colors formed by colorful ribbons, representing the strands of our lives.  This artwork was inspired by romance, with all its complexities. Available in Limited Edition prints and more, available … Continue reading

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Yellow Light

Yellow LightYellow Light “Yellow Light” is about the tension between nature’s needs and man’s increasing urbanization, symbolized by the bird nesting in the yellow light, while human life and machinery happily go on in the background.  The from-the-stop-light-looking-down perspective was … Continue reading

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Flights of Fancy

Flights of Fancy was inspired by my wanting to create something with a magical, soft tapestry-like feel.  Flights of Fancy was also inspired by the special world of that I find in my garden, and the wonderful birds who frequent my bird … Continue reading

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Lion’s Paradise

Inspired by the beautiful lions at the Santa Barbara zoo and the romantic images of Africa and its unique flora,  Lion’s Paradise is a colorful work wth a few hidden bits of whimsy – note the “dancing” tree in the … Continue reading

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A World of Stories

“A World of Stories” is a beautiful piece, inspired by the world’s romantic destinations, traditions, story telling and sharing inherent in our many, diverse cultures. As you look deeper into this artwork, you will see the Kokapelli, the Chinese dragon, … Continue reading

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Ginger Pot

Inspired by the Dutch love of ginger in Dutch cooking and treats.

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The Water Fountain

Water FountainThe Water Fountain The Water Fountain was inspired both by my love of gardens and water features, and by the magic memory of the story “The Secret Garden” where children find and revive a forgotten hidden garden.   Perhaps that’s … Continue reading

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Spring Flowers

Inspired by Nicole’s garden and the happy surprises that Spring brings. All the artwork you see here is available in Limited Edition prints and many household and wearable products, at Create.bz.

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The Letter ‘A’

The Letter ‘A’ marks the  beginning of my grand quest to create an artwork for every letter of the alphabet.   It was fun to create, and brought me back to my childhood and learning the alphabet and to read.   … Continue reading

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The WaterFall

The WaterFall The WaterFall was inspired by the water feature at the West Los Angeles Ghetty Museum gardens.   I visited when the water garden had just been planted, and the underpinnings of how they built it had not yet … Continue reading

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Flower Faeries

Flower Faeries is perhaps the first work in which I find what I consider to be my artistic nirvana, where my imagination was set free in color and less inhibited composition, far less fettered to the earthly ties of reality.  This … Continue reading

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Tea Time

Inspired by the enticing foods Nicole didn’t eat at an afternoon tea, Nicole went home and painted the breads and butter she had wished to eat, but hadn’t due to one of her many diets. Licensed internationally for glass plates, … Continue reading

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Country Cottage

Inspired by the thatched roof cozy cottages of the English countryside,with their adjacent farms and rose gardens, and the secret havens they create. Enjoy the bit of whimsy in the little black sheep grazing with his flock. All the artwork … Continue reading

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Dolphins at the Harbor

Dolphins at the HarborDolphins at the Harbor Dolphins at the Harbor was inspired by the both the dolphins I grew up (and even swam) with, and the picturesque harbor at Santa Barbara with its lovely dolphin statue by Bud Bottoms.  … Continue reading

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Rising Stallion

Inspired by the powerful majestic movement of the horse – these gentle giants are beautiful, romantic creatures. All the artwork you see here is available in Limited Edition prints and many household and wearable products, at Create.bz.

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Young Colt

Inspired by the exuberant, curious, playful innocence of the young colt, fresh as a Spring day. Nicole loves horses and all things equestrian. All the artwork you see here is available in Limited Edition prints and many household and wearable … Continue reading

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These Boots are Made for Walkin!

Fun News! There are now boots being offered for sale using my artwork! The artworks used on the boots below are Lake of Dreams, Flower Faeries, Voting Booth, Bon Jour, and It’s Spring. I’ve been so excited about this license, … Continue reading

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Rosie and Emma Plant a Seed™ Now Available on Amazon!

Rosie and Emma Plant a Seed™ is M. Nicole van Dam’s joyous and beautifully illustrated children’s book about a young girl Emma and her Leonberger dog Rosie, who find a mysterious seed and plant it. As the mysterious seed grows, … Continue reading

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“SuperQuick™ WordPress” and “SuperQuick™ Solutions” – 2d and 3rd Books in SuperQuick™ Series Now Available

““SuperQuick™ WordPress: Easy, FREE and Fast Website, Smart Phone and e-Commerce Solutions!” and “SuperQuick™ Solutions – Web Essentials: Time & Money Saving Tips for Website, Social Media & e-Commerce”Now Available! For those of us that don’t want to spend a … Continue reading

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