Tag Archives: M. Nicole van Dam

Honey Bee Happy

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Artimagination

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 →

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A very GREEN Creativity Central!

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Artimagination

Thanks to the wonderful fabric paints generously donated by iLOVEtoCREATE, we were able to create our own one-of-a-kind, earth-friendly reuseable grocery totebags! No more plastic bags for us! I was absolutely wowed by the beautiful creations of CreativityCentral last night … Continue reading →

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Spa Day

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Artimagination

Spa Day I painted Spa Day because I was wishing for a day of pampering relaxation and didn’t have time! I wanted Spa Day to bring the viewer to a retreat of luxurious relaxation, the ultimate “Spa Day.” What I … Continue reading →

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Contemplating Eve

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Artimagination

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 →

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Sun and Moon Montage

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Artimagination

Sun and Moon Montage This work was actually intended to be several works painted on one canvas, but Sun and Moon Montage has also achieved popularity as a single work. It is therefore a rather unintentionally unique montage of a … Continue reading →

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Winter

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Artimagination

Winter Winter is a unique fusion of Asian artistic influences and colorful Autumn leaves and icy hydrangea. Winter was inspired by my long Ithaca winters while in school at Cornell University and the somewhat milder (but still snowy) winters in … Continue reading →

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Cats in the Roses

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Artimagination

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 →

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Nature’s Kitchen

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Artimagination

True to Nicole’s own organic vegetable garden, this artwork has a lucky horse shoe on the grape vine laden gate, a blue bird nesting box, and a bunny ‘s-hopping’ for groceries! To purchase fun items with this lovely artwork, please … Continue reading →

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Cello Fantasy

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Artimagination

Cello Fantasy Cello Fantasy was inspired by a wonderful cello performance at the symphony, where the cello soloist embraced the cello lovingly as the cello sang its resonant notes almost magically. I actually conceived the entire Cello Fantasy artwork during … Continue reading →

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Hummingbird Memories

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Artimagination

This lovely artwork includes a barn, apple orchard, humming birds and yes – even a row boat and hidden surprises! Limited Editions available upon request. “Hummingbird Memories” was originally created to be transformed into a commissioned silk scarf, in 2008. … Continue reading →

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Cherry Blossom Trio

Posted on May 13, 2012 by Artimagination

Cherry Blossom Trio was inspired by the increasingly rare Western Bluebird. The California Central Coast has its share of these increasingly rare Western Bluebirds, and they are so beautiful! To create this elegant design, I adopted a slightly Asian influence. To purchase … Continue reading →

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Ballet des Fleurs

Posted on May 13, 2012 by Artimagination

Ballet des Fleurs In Ballet des Fleurs, I had fun juxtaposing graceful ballerinas with morning glories, tulips, roses and other flowers, inspired by the movement and grace of ballet and nature. I especially like the ballerinas! The colors are very … Continue reading →

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A Healing Place

Posted on May 13, 2012 by Artimagination

A Healing Place features a doctor tending to a patient while beautiful, heart warming sunflowers, roses and tulips cheer the path. This artwork was inspired both by the hopes I saw working with cancer patients, young and old, and by … Continue reading →

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Butterfly Beauties

Posted on May 12, 2012 by Artimagination

Butterfly Beauties was inspired by the butterfly shape blossoms of hydrangea and the dancing butterflies of my garden. To purchase fun items such as serving trays with this lovely artwork, please visit http://letsgoshopping.bz. Available in Limited Edition prints and more, available … Continue reading →

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Roses of Conquest

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Artimagination

Roses of Conquest This artwork is emotionally a very important piece to me. It is about conquering life’s inevitable challenges, heart breaks and disappointments, and moving on to successful new horizons. Conquering life’s challenges, heartbreaks and disappointments is symbolized by … Continue reading →

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Flower Celebration

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Artimagination

Flower Celebration Flower Celebration provides an interesting interplay between soft florals and strong geometric patterns. I was inspired by the intricate geometric planes and shapes in our everyday surroundings. I had fun in this artwork combining warm colors and soft … Continue reading →

Posted in Abstracts, Nicole's News Hot Sheet, Portfolio, Still Life | Tagged art, daisies, daisy, floral, flower, M. Nicole van Dam, nvd, still life | Leave a comment

Bumble Bear

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Artimagination

A happy honey bear and a few honey bees, along with gerbera daisies, charm in this delightful image. To purchase fun items such as serving trays with this lovely artwork, please visit http://letsgoshopping.bz.

Posted in Abstracts, Nature and Animals, Nicole's News Hot Sheet, Portfolio | Tagged animals, art, bear, bee, bumble, bumble bee, comb, cub, honey, honey bee, honey pot, in the garden, M. Nicole van Dam, nvd, pot, teddy | Leave a comment

Fancy Fruits

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Artimagination

Fancy Fruits was in part inspired by wishful thinking of harvests to come! The central coastal areas of California offer bounties of fruit, and I’ve planted many fruit trees and berries and vines in my garden, inspiring this painting. To purchase fun items … Continue reading →

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California Gold

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Artimagination

From the majestic Redwoods to the vineyards, from gold mining history to the magnificent shorelines, California inspired this painting! Limited Editions available upon request.

Posted in Nature and Animals, Nicole's News Hot Sheet, Portfolio, Scapes, The Human Element, Water Features | Tagged art, california, gold, grape, M. Nicole van Dam, miner, mining, nvd, ocean, orchard, pan, panning, panning for gold, poppies, poppy, redwood, tree, vineyard | Leave a comment

Hummingbirds & Missing Pieces

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Artimagination

Hummingbirds and Missing Pieces was inspired by the beauty of life, while also acknowledging the inevitable choices and losses along our journey. The original concept blossomed from the beauty, dreams and choices that women make. The more you look at this … Continue reading →