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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: in the garden
Peony Parade
Peony Parade is inspired by what is perhaps my favorite flowers – peonies – with their plump, overstuffed with petals, blossoms. Here in California peonies are difficult to grow … Continue reading
Posted in Gardening & Animals & Inspirations, New Nicole Artworks
Tagged art, feminine, floral, flower, garden, in the garden, inspiration, living green, Mother, Mother's Day, new technique, nvd, peonies, peony, pink
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Autumn Butterfly
Autumn Butterfly is a richly colored artwork featuring butterflies in velvety fall tones, using a new art technique I’ve been developing. The more you look, the more rich colors … Continue reading
Rainbow Blossoms
Rainbow Blossoms is a bright, cheery celebration of a gentle rainfall in a spring garden. The more you look, the more little worlds you will see. This artwork was inspired by my love of spring bulbs – like tulips and … Continue reading
Posted in Gardening & Animals & Inspirations, New Nicole Artworks
Tagged art, blossoms, bulb, daffodil, dragon, environment, garden, in the garden, inspiration, landscape, living green, M. Nicole van Dam, nvd, rain, rainbow, rose, secret garden, snap, Spring, tulip, vegetable garden, water, water feature
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What Home Made Compost Looks Like When You’re Finished, and How to Use it!
I was invited to a lovely tea today and saw the sweetest garden, filled with creativity and whimsy. We came to the subject of composting and what finished compost should look like when it’s ready to use. It’s basically black … Continue reading
On Hounds, Crop Report and More
It’s been too long since my last post – we’ve had harvests of tomatoes, grapes, a few cherries, strawberries, apples, and Asian apple pears. Our doughnut peach tree has hundreds of green peaches, so looking forward to a luscious harvest, … Continue reading
Reading on the River Thales
Reading on the River Thales While this dreamy artwork may not look it, this artwork is a nod to Greek philosopher Thales of Miletus who was both the first to explain natural phenomenon without reference to mythology, earning him the … Continue reading
Posted in Abstracts, Emoticons, In the Garden, Nicole's News Hot Sheet, Portfolio, Scapes, The Human Element, Water Features
Tagged Aristotle, book, dream, dreamscape, emoticon, Father of Science, garden, greece, Greek, human element, in the garden, M. Nicole van Dam, nvd, philosopher, philosophy, reading, river, Thales, Thales of Miletus, Thales Theory, water, water feature, woods
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Hummingbird Social
This lively study of hummingbirds is inspired by the magic of hummingbirds in Nicole’s garden. To purchase fun items such as serving trays with this lovely artwork, please visit http://letsgoshopping.bz.
Posted in In the Garden, Nature and Animals, Nicole's News Hot Sheet, Portfolio
Tagged animals, art, humming bird, hummingbird, in the garden, M. Nicole van Dam, nvd
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Dance of the Sunflowers
Dance of the Sunflowers Inspired both by Van Gogh’s famous Sunflowers and by the Italian blend of yellow, blue and green, this artwork is a nod to both Impressionist sunflowers and classic Italian themes. If you are interested in purchasing … Continue reading
Posted in Abstracts, In the Garden, Nicole's News Hot Sheet, Portfolio
Tagged art, dance, in the garden, M. Nicole van Dam, nvd, still life, sunflower
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Chef at the Farmer’s Market
Chef at the Farmer’s Market This lively artwork was inspired by my trips to the many weekly colorful, bountiful Farmer’s Markets along the California Central Coast region. Such beautiful produce! Wonderful flowers! Arts & crafts! I enjoyed painting the sunflowers … Continue reading
Posted in In the Garden, Most Popular, Nicole's News Hot Sheet, Portfolio, Romantic Destinations, Scapes, The Human Element
Tagged Apple, art, boots, chef, environment, farmer's market, garden, human element, in the garden, living green, M. Nicole van Dam, nvd, romantic destinations, rose, sunflower, tomato, vegetable garden
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Vegetable Medley
Inspired by M. Nicole van Dam’s own organic vegetable garden, this crop of veggies is ripe to perfection! To see images of Nicole’s vegetable garden, please visit our1earth.com. To purchase fun items such as serving trays with this lovely artwork, … Continue reading
Posted in Abstracts, In the Garden, Nicole's News Hot Sheet, Portfolio, Still Life
Tagged art, asparagus, garden, in the garden, kale, living green, M. Nicole van Dam, nvd, onion, organic, pepper, spinach, still life, swiss chard, tomato, vegetable, vegetable garden
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Peace
Originally inspired during the war in Kosovo, this painting of cherry blossoms tinged in crimson against a bold background is equally applicable today, as we search for a path to “Peace.”
Posted in Abstracts, Emoticons, In the Garden, Nicole's News Hot Sheet, Portfolio
Tagged art, emoticon, in the garden, kosovo, M. Nicole van Dam, nvd, peace, philosophy, still life, war
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Honey Bee Happy
Honey Bee Happy A trio of happy honey bees and dancing gerbera daisies adorn a colorful honey comb of fun. Honey Bee Happy is my homage to the valuable honey bee in our ecosystem. I tried to make Honey Bee … Continue reading
Posted in Abstracts, In the Garden, Nature and Animals, Nicole's News Hot Sheet, Portfolio
Tagged animals, art, bee, bumble bee, environment, garden, honey, honey bee, honey comb, in the garden, living green, M. Nicole van Dam, nvd
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Contemplating Eve
Contemplating Eve This is actually an artwork I painted of my grandmother – the only grandparent I ever knew. I wanted to underscore the beauty in all things – at all ages, symbolized by the fresh apples growing in the … Continue reading
Posted in Emoticons, In the Garden, Nicole's News Hot Sheet, Portfolio, The Human Element
Tagged adam, Apple, art, contemplate, contemplation, emoticon, eve, human element, in the garden, M. Nicole van Dam, nvd, tree
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Cats in the Roses
Cats in the Roses You will have to look closely, but there are three playful cats hidden in this rose garden! Cats in the Roses was inspired by the playful mischievous nature of our feline friends, who make imaginative play … Continue reading
Posted in In the Garden, Nature and Animals, Nicole's News Hot Sheet, Portfolio
Tagged animals, art, cat, in the garden, kitten, M. Nicole van Dam, nvd, rose
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