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Had My First Knitting Machine Lesson!

I am so excited! Ruth kindly came all the way up to the house and gave me my first KnitKing knitting machine lesson. She helped me set up the older machine so I could learn on it. Remember the yellow … Continue reading

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Leonberger and Chihuahua-Pomeranian Meet Statue!

If you watch the whole set of 4 videos below you will see just how sweet these 100 pound-plus Leonberger dogs are, as my Leonberger ever so gently gets to know the “statue” that suddenly appeared by our fireplace. The … Continue reading

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I’m Planted! All Veggie Boxes Full and Veggie-eutiful!

I’m thrilled! The gardener came today, armed with wire, soil, new sprinkler heads, and yippeee-I-oh! The last two vegetable boxes are repaired and planted. Here are some pictures. Note the corn for the raccoons and gophers – two varieties for … Continue reading

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Crop Report April 4!

It’s so wonderful to go to the garden – this is the most exciting time – new little sprouts seemingly by the moment.  First I checked the veggie box I planted a few days ago.  I noticed that it was … Continue reading

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Knitting Machine Adventure Continues – I’ve made Worms!

Thanks to my husband, the knitting machine is now set up! Here is what it looks like, kind of like a muscial keyboard for knitting: It’s more than a bit intimidating – here is a closeup up of all the buttons … Continue reading

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Miracle Basil Seeds & Today’s Citrus Harvest – No April Fool’s Prank!

Unbelievably, after posting yesterday that I would need to buy some basil seeds, I went through my mail and there, in a Sunset magazine letter asking me to subscribe, was a packet of Basil seeds!  If they grow well, Sunset … Continue reading

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The Veggie Garden is BEGUN!

It can be delayed no longer – in fact already I am late. Time to face the overgrown wilderness that once was my veggie garden. The first step is to arm myself with the requisite tools – seeds, markers, pens, … Continue reading

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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

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Awed and Inspired

Last night we had another Creativity Central session at the hospital, and I need to say how talented these wonderful people are.  I am so impressed with all their beautiful creations, and it reminds me that my talent is not … Continue reading

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

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

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Slide Show of M. Nicole van Dam Exhibits, Press Clippings, Fun Projects, Community Service

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

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Last Night’s CreativityCentral Session WILDLY Fun!

Last night’s CreativityCentral session was a hoot! (Owl by Gillian!) We worked on the next phase of our “Jammin Jungle” project.  As a reminder, the background was painted in February.  This month we created the forms for the 3D animals … Continue reading

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Last Night’s Creativity Central was a BEAUTIFUL Success!

We had so much fun last night creating phase 1 of our latest project, “The Jammin Jungle,” based on a jungle scene that Nicole outlined for the group to paint.  This painting will serve as the background for 3D animals … Continue reading

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New Public Exhibition of Nicole’s Artwork & Poetry

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

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Voting Booth Painting now at City Hall

“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

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Great Photos from our January 17 Musical Art Time!

Dr. Kafka treated us all to a most amazing, inspiring treat of music – it seems he knows hundreds of songs by heart, and plays and sings each one with a totally engaging magical joyous spirit. The Super-Talented Dr. Kafka, above. … Continue reading

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If You’re in Ventura Feb 4, Hold the Date!

I’ve been asked to be the “Featured Artist” in an upcoming Ventura gallery show, with a lovely reception and performance (yes, p.e.r.f.o.r.m.a.n.c.e) to be held Friday, February 4 from around 6pm to 8pm. This will mark my first public performance, … Continue reading

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Schedule of Upcoming Creativity Central Classes

At each session, we will share our creativity in all its forms —art, handcrafts, written, music—and learn together to embrace our creative inner selves. As time goes on, Nicole will curate ongoing exhibits of our creations in our new building, … Continue reading

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Please Join Us Monday January 17

Please join us Monday, January 17, 2011 from 6:00—8:00pm for this colorful exploration of the creative spirit that lies within each of us. At this session, we will also be joined by Multi-talented Musician (and Doctor!) Dr. Kenneth Kafka. At … Continue reading

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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.

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