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.

Fun New Products based on “Inca Dink, The Great Houndini”

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Artimagination

I am so excited about all the new products based on “Inca Dink, The Great Houndini” – here is a slideshow showcasing some of them! Inca was a great Leonberger dog and it’s fun to see his story shared this … Continue reading →

Posted in Children's Books, New Nicole Product Updates, Nicole's News Hot Sheet | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Swan Duet

Posted on May 14, 2011 by Artimagination

Swan Duet Inspired by the lifelong love between swan mates, and the heart created by their profiles when they meet.  I was so happy that this artwork was purchased by a home where true love dwelt!  The heart that the … Continue reading →

Posted in Abstracts, Emoticons, In the Garden, Most Popular, Nature and Animals, Nicole's News Hot Sheet, Portfolio, Romance, Water Features | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Friday’s Creativity Central Colorful AND Musical!

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Artimagination

Last Friday was a COLORFUL and MUSICAL Creativity Central.  Our project was to color in the clay creatures the Creativity Central group made at the prior meeting, and thanks to a fabulous donation of Copic Markers by the Copic Marker … Continue reading →

Posted in Nicole's News Hot Sheet | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

SuperQuick(TM) Facebook – Easy & Fast Facebook Pages and Ads Now Available on Amazon!

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Artimagination

So many people have asked me how I manage the world of e-commerce, social media and marketing, and still have time left to do anything else!  The reality is, most of the time is spent learning how to set it … Continue reading →

Posted in How-To Books, Nicole's News Hot Sheet, Writer's Corner | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Coffee Coffee Coffeeeeeeeeeeeee!

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Artimagination

COFFEEEEEEEEE! It just so happens I LOVE COFFEE! Rarely do I create a painting or garden without a handy cup of coffee standing by, and of course my iPod playing tunes! I created a Coffee Carousel website with all my … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening & Animals & Inspirations, Nicole's News Hot Sheet | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Fun Slide Show of Past and Current Exhibits, Press Clippings, Fun Unique Projects

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Artimagination

Here is a slide show of some of the many exhibits, press clippings, community service, and fun one-of-a-kind projects for Impressionist artist’s M. Nicole van Dam’s artwork from recent years. Look at the lifesife baby elephant floats for Santa Barbara’s … Continue reading →

Posted in New Nicole Artworks, Nicole's News Hot Sheet | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

New Public Exhibition of Nicole’s Artwork & Poetry

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Artimagination

The new Cancer Center of Community Memorial Hospital is a beautiful architectural masterpiece, and Nicole was so proud to be a small part of the building’s introduction to the community when the City of Ventura and the Cancer Center offered … Continue reading →

Posted in Books of Art & Poetry & Philosophy, Exhibitions, Nicole's News Hot Sheet, Writer's Corner | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Voting Booth Painting now at City Hall

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Artimagination

“Voting Booth” has now been rotated into my ongoing exhibit at Santa Barbara’s City Hall, along with several other of my works.  I am so honored that my work has been exhibited at City Hall for several years now.   “Voting … Continue reading →

Posted in Exhibitions, Nicole's News Hot Sheet | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Golden Retriever Pup

Posted on December 23, 2010 by Artimagination

Inspired by the jovial playful nature of the Golden Retriever breed. Who can resist a Golden Retriever pup? All the artwork you see here is available in Limited Edition prints and many household and wearable products, at Create.bz.

Posted in Nature and Animals, Nicole's News Hot Sheet, Portfolio | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Happy Holidays!

Posted on December 22, 2010 by Artimagination

Here is a little animation I created for my family, wishing you a HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON AND NEW YEAR! It was fun to illustrate our Leonberger dog, Chihuahua-Pomeranian-Papillion-One-of-a-Kinder dog, and our 2 Bourke’s Parrots for the holidays! I think I’ll … Continue reading →

Posted in Nicole's News Hot Sheet | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

My Art Book Book Breaks into the Top 10 in its Amazon Rankings!

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Artimagination

I can’t believe it myself, but my book “The Art of M. Nicole van Dam, in Grayscale for the Kindle” has just been ranked as the 4th best and 7th best selling book on the Amazon Kindle in its two categories!  … Continue reading →

Posted in Books of Art & Poetry & Philosophy, New Nicole Product Updates, Nicole's News Hot Sheet, Writer's Corner | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Turning Trash into Treasure for Charity Auction

Posted on November 9, 2010 by Artimagination

Often charities give me things to paint so that they can be auctioned off to support the charity. I’ve done all sorts of things – a violin, a mask, and now… an old beat up saddle! In order to work … Continue reading →

Posted in Community Service & Volunteer Work, New Nicole Artworks, Nicole's News Hot Sheet | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Taking a Survey!

Posted on October 26, 2010 by Artimagination

We would love to hear your thoughts about this blog and about your artistic preferences. Please share your thoughts by filling out this message and survey form.

Posted in Nicole's News Hot Sheet | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Setting up the Cancer Resource Center Space for October 25th Event!

Posted on October 24, 2010 by Artimagination

div class=”separator” style=”clear: both; text-align: left;”We wanted a room full of inspiration, to set the tone of combining art with words with all our creativity.nbsp; Here is the room in progress, waiting for our fun October 25 creativity event:a href=”http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_cpfZ2drQFrM/TMRcCARyKnI/AAAAAAAAAVU/8o2JjZCpDOI/s1600/PA211788.JPG” … Continue reading →

Posted in Nicole's News Hot Sheet | Leave a comment

Next Session of Creativity Central for the Cancer Resource Center Scheduled

Posted on October 22, 2010 by Artimagination

div class=”MsoNormal” style=”mso-pagination: none;”span lang=”en-US” style=”font-family: quot;Monotype Corsivaquot;; font-size: 16pt; font-style: italic; language: en-US; mso-ansi-language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: quot;Monotype Corsivaquot;; mso-cyrillic-font-family: quot;Monotype Corsivaquot;; mso-default-font-family: quot;Monotype Corsivaquot;; mso-greek-font-family: quot;Monotype Corsivaquot;; mso-latin-font-family: quot;Monotype Corsivaquot;; mso-latinext-font-family: quot;Monotype Corsivaquot;;”We have scheduled the next session of … Continue reading →

Posted in Nicole's News Hot Sheet | Leave a comment

Next Session of Creativity Central for the Cancer Resource Center Scheduled

Posted on October 22, 2010 by Artimagination

div class=”MsoNormal” style=”mso-pagination: none;”span lang=”en-US” style=”font-family: quot;Monotype Corsivaquot;; font-size: 16pt; font-style: italic; language: en-US; mso-ansi-language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: quot;Monotype Corsivaquot;; mso-cyrillic-font-family: quot;Monotype Corsivaquot;; mso-default-font-family: quot;Monotype Corsivaquot;; mso-greek-font-family: quot;Monotype Corsivaquot;; mso-latin-font-family: quot;Monotype Corsivaquot;; mso-latinext-font-family: quot;Monotype Corsivaquot;;”We have scheduled the next session of … Continue reading →

Posted in Nicole's News Hot Sheet | Leave a comment

Moonlight

Posted on October 19, 2010 by Artimagination

Following is a poem, entitled “Love’s Adventure,” which I paired below with the “Moon” painting.  This struck me as a fun combination.  “Love’s Adventure” is one of the poems in the “Tempo – The Rhythm & Rhyme of the Artist” book … Continue reading →

Posted in Books of Art & Poetry & Philosophy, New Nicole Artworks, Nicole's News Hot Sheet, Writer's Corner | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Art Tour transforms our home into a gallery!

Posted on October 15, 2010 by Artimagination

What an adventure – we’ve never been part of a home tour before. We cleaned (and cleaned and cleaned), and put as much art in the entry area as we could squeeze, and I have to say, we really loved … Continue reading →

Posted in Exhibitions, Nicole's News Hot Sheet | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

"Tempo – The Rhythm and Rhyme of the Artist" Released!

Posted on September 22, 2010 by Artimagination

“Tempo – The Rhythm and Rhyme of the Artist” is on Amazon now! This unique book blends the art and poetry of M. Nicole van Dam in a way that is sometimes humorous, sometimes serious, and always engaging. It’s available … Continue reading →

Posted in Books of Art & Poetry & Philosophy, New Nicole Artworks, New Nicole Product Updates, Nicole's News Hot Sheet, Writer's Corner | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Inca Dink, The Great Houndini – Full Color Paperback Books now Available!

Posted on September 10, 2010 by Artimagination

So fun to announce that…drumroll… “Inca Dink, The Great Houndini” is now available in a cheery, full color paperback via Amazon, as well as for sale at traditional bookstores. HURRAY! In a previous post, I mentioned that “Inca Dink, The … Continue reading →

Posted in Children's Books, New Nicole Artworks, New Nicole Product Updates, Nicole's News Hot Sheet, Writer's Corner | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment