Tag Archives: art

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.

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

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 , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Next Painting to be of the Veggie Garden!

How can one not be inspired by this time of year in the garden? We just planted the vegetable garden, and it is amazing! Just as these little plants are the start of this year’s vegetable crop, so too shall … Continue reading

Posted in The Artist's Thoughts | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

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

Posted in New Nicole Artworks, New Nicole Product Updates, Nicole's News Hot Sheet, The Artist's Thoughts | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

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

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

Great New “Inca Dink” Products now Available!

Flip video camera with “Inca Dink” artwork! Exciting News!  All sorts of new merchandise now available bearing the “Inca Dink” artwork – everything from Apple iPhone, iPod and iPad cases to eReader (Nook and Kindle) sleeves to laptop skins to clothes … Continue reading

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

Next Creativity Central a MUSICAL Treat!

NEWS FLASH: Our next Creativity Central will be held on SATURDAY JULY 23 starting at 1 pm because…. THE AMAZING MUSICAL DR. KENNETH KAFKA will be joining us again!   When Dr. Kafka joins us, not only do we get … Continue reading

Posted in Community Service & Volunteer Work | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Monday’s Creativity Central a Gem!

At Monday’s Creativity Central we had a great time coloring the jewelry beads for our necklaces and earrings, and we also worked on putting some finishing touches on pieces for the jungle themed painting. Here are a few of the … Continue reading

Posted in Community Service & Volunteer Work | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

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 , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Friday’s Creativity Central Colorful AND Musical!

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 Community Service & Volunteer Work | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Magical Rainbow!

My husband came in yesterday and took me by the hand, and raced me outside – and here is what we saw: A perfect rainbow! Isn’t it interesting that seeing a rainbow makes us, for that moment, 5 years old … Continue reading

Posted in Books of Art & Poetry & Philosophy, Gardening & Animals & Inspirations, The Artist's Thoughts, Writer's Corner | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Coffee Coffee Coffeeeeeeeeeeeee!

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

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 , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

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

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

Moonlight

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

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

“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!

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

"M. Nicole van Dam, a Retrospective 2010" Available in Print Now! Hurray!

How fun to be able to share that the “M. Nicole van Dam, a Retrospective 2010” is available in print now. This full color coffee-table type book includes virtually all of the major artworks of Nicole to date, plus sketches, … 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 Available for iPhone iPad iPod Touch!

You can now enjoy “Inca Dink, The Great Houndini, Magician in Training,” Nicole’s children’s book, on your iPhone, iPodTouch and iPad, narrated by both British voiceover superstar Dominic Byrne and by the author/illustrator M. Nicole van Dam. Inca Dink can be … 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

M. Nicole van Dam Products Available on Amazon

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