Tag Archives: art

"Inca Dink, The Great Houndini" now for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad

“Inca Dink, The Great Houndini, Magician in Training,” written and illustrated by M. Nicole van Dam, is now officially released for the iPhone, iPodTouch and iPad at Inca Dink for the iPhone, iPodTouch and iPad !  The iPhone and iPad versions are … Continue reading

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

Nicole’s Art and Poetry now available on the Kindle!

Thank You for joining Us! Please visit our website at http://www.artimagination.com

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

Enjoy Nicole’s Poetry and Art on the Kindle!

Posted in Books of Art & Poetry & Philosophy, Writer's Corner | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Leap of Faith

Inspired by the leap of faith between man and horse inherent in the jumper – the jumping equestrian events are truly breathtaking. This artwork is also a nod to the leap of faith we all take as we choose our … Continue reading

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

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 , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

A Dog Understands

Inspired by the our furry friends who understand us and love us so unconditionally, based on Nicole’s own Leonberger dog. 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

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 , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

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 , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

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 , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Australian Shepherd

All the artwork you see here is available in Limited Edition prints and many household and wearable products, at Create.bz. Inspired by the smart, inquisitive, loyal nature of the amazing Australian Shepherd breed.

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

Welsh Corgi

“Welsh Corgi” is an endearing black and white line drawing by M. Nicole van Dam, inspired by the wonderful Welsh Corgi breed. Available in Limited Edition prints, greeting cards and more, available at Create.bz.

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

Flowers and Song

Flowers & Song I always wished I could play the piano, and part of this work expresses that longing.  This work was also inspired by the lovely sunflowers and Impressionist style  of Vincent Van Gogh.  I find the combination of … Continue reading

Posted in Most Popular, Music and The Arts, Nicole's News Hot Sheet, Portfolio, Romance, Still Life | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Modern Trinity

“Modern Trinity” is one of M. Nicole van Dam’s earlier works, evidencing her Impressionist style using acrylic on canvas. Inspired by the style of the great Impressionists and yet also a nod to the subject matter most common to great … Continue reading

Posted in Emoticons, Nicole's News Hot Sheet, Portfolio, The Human Element | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

New Artwork and Poem about Politics!

This is a new work by M. Nicole van Dam called “The Voting Booth.” Each pair of shoes seen below the poll booth curtains represents a different segment of our population, and in the poll booth curtains above their shoes … Continue reading

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

New Artwork and Poem!

This is a new work by M. Nicole van Dam called “The Voting Booth.” Each pair of shoes seen below the poll booth curtains represents a different segment of our population, and in the poll booth curtains above their shoes … Continue reading

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

New Poem – About masks and our choices about who you are

This poem was written to accompany a painted mask donated to the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum for their fundraising auction, and is about what happens to us when we don a mask, and a metaphor for our daily choices about … Continue reading

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

Artwork created for Santa Barbara Maritime Museum Fundraiser

The “Treasure Mask” was donated to the Santa Barbara MaritimeMuseum for its 2010 fundraiser auction – to learn more please visit http://www.artstudio.bz/ Thank You for joining Us! Please visit our website at http://www.artimagination.com

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

Casper the Cockatoo

“Casper the Cockatoo” is a fun black and white line drawing by M. Nicole van Dam, inspired by wonderful Casper at the Ojai Valley Inn & Spa. Available in Limited Edition prints, greeting cards and more, available at Create.bz.

Posted in Gardening & Animals & Inspirations, Nature and Animals, Portfolio | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Poem and Artwork inspired by ((sigh)) Dieting!

On Dieting Oh the endless craves How I strive for caloric free days And when I fail, to not so enjoy the tasty error of my ways Is anyone truly naturally thin Able to eat whatever they desire and when? … Continue reading

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

Young Colt

Young Colt was inspired by the frolicking freshness of a yearling.  The original work was created in 2000, inspired by my love of horses and time spent with equestrian minded folk. I tried to bring a feeling of Spring freshness … Continue reading

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