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It's Spring
Gondolier of Venice
I Love You Mom
Winter
Autumn Rose
Bench at Giverny
Cello Fantasy
Contemplating Eve
Summer Afternoon
Ballet des Fleurs
Dolphin Fountain at the Harbor
I Love You Mom
Country Cottage
Passion Flower
A Healing Space
Flower Celebration
War and Peace
Mission at Santa Barbara
Flower Faeries
Roses of Conquest
Sailing
Floral Chorus
Voting Booth
Butterfly Woman
Flowers and Song
Grandma's Table
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Spa Day
WaterFall
Waiter at the Champs Elysees
Tea Time
Water Fountain
Beckoning Bay
Yellow Light
Swan Duet
Chef at the Farmer's Market
Meubles de Jardin
Jaaazzzz
Bon Jour
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Tag Archives: animals
Oasis
Inspired by lovely waterside retreats, peaceful havens from a busy world. Limited Editions available upon request.
Posted in In the Garden, Nature and Animals, Nicole's News Hot Sheet, Portfolio, Romantic Destinations, Scapes, Water Features
Tagged animals, art, floral, flower, garden, Impressionist, iris, lake, landscape, M. Nicole van Dam, nvd, orchid, pond, romantic destinations, swan, water, water feature
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Ranch Cosy
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
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Reverie
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
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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
Posted in Nature and Animals, Nicole's News Hot Sheet, Portfolio, Scapes, The Human Element
Tagged animals, art, bird, caution, emoticon, environment, human element, landscape, light, living green, M. Nicole van Dam, nest, nvd, traffic light, yellow light
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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
Posted in In the Garden, Nature and Animals, Nicole's News Hot Sheet, Portfolio
Tagged animals, art, bird, flight, in the garden, living green, M. Nicole van Dam, nest, nvd, tapestry, tree
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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
Posted in In the Garden, Nature and Animals, Nicole's News Hot Sheet, Portfolio, Scapes, Water Features
Tagged animals, art, bird, feature, floral, fountain, garden, in the garden, living green, M. Nicole van Dam, nvd, plein air, rose, water, water feature
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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
Posted in Abstracts, Emoticons, Nature and Animals, Nicole's News Hot Sheet, Portfolio
Tagged aardvark, acorn, alpaca, alphabet, animals, ant eater, anteater, antelope, ape, Apple, armadillo, emoticon, letter, nicole van dam, nvd, the letter 'a'
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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
Posted in In the Garden, Nature and Animals, Nicole's News Hot Sheet, Portfolio, Romantic Destinations
Tagged animals, art, black sheep, climbing rose, cottage, countryside, in the garden, lamb, landscapes, M. Nicole van Dam, nvd, romantic destionations, rose, sheep, thatched roof, village, yellow rose
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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
Posted in Nature and Animals, Nicole's News Hot Sheet, Portfolio
Tagged animals, art, colt, equestrian, foal, horse, M. Nicole van Dam, nvd, plein air
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Thought for the Day
The only thing you get by continually looking back is a sore neck. (M. Nicole van Dam)
Posted in Thought for the Day
Tagged animals, cat, feline, inspiration, M. Nicole van Dam, pet
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Swan Duet
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 animals, art, heart, in the garden, lilies, M. Nicole van Dam, nvd, romance, romantic destinations, swan, valentine, water, water feature, water lily
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Golden Retriever Pup
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 animals, art, dog, Golden Retriever, M. Nicole van Dam, nvd, pup, puppy
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Collie
Inspired by the smart, loyal nature of the Collie breed, and by the collie who befriended Nicole when she was a child. All the artwork you see here is available in Limited Edition prints and many household and wearable products, … Continue reading
Posted in Nature and Animals, Nicole's News Hot Sheet, Portfolio
Tagged animals, art, collie, dog, M. Nicole van Dam, nvd, pup, puppy
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Three Friesians
Inspired by the powerful yet graceful Friesian horses that are Nicole’s favorite of the horse breeds – these gentle giants are beautiful, romantic creatures. All the artwork you see here is available in Limited Edition prints and many household and … Continue reading
Posted in Nature and Animals, Nicole's News Hot Sheet, Portfolio
Tagged animals, art, equestrian, equine, friesian, horse, M. Nicole van Dam, nvd
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Friesian
Inspired by the long maned Friesian horses that are Nicole’s favorite of the horse breeds – these gentle giants are beautiful, romantic creatures. All the artwork you see here is available in Limited Edition prints and many household and wearable … Continue reading
Posted in Nature and Animals, Nicole's News Hot Sheet, Portfolio
Tagged animals, art, equestrian, equine, friesian, horse, M. Nicole van Dam, nvd
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German Shepherd
Inspired by Nicole’s German Shepherd and the smart, loyal and attentive nature of the German Shepherd breed. 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 animals, art, dog, german shepherd, loyal, M. Nicole van Dam, nvd, shepherd
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