Tag Archives: most popular

Country Rose

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Artimagination

Country Rose Country Rose is actually the first work in which I experimented with making my signature a more integral part of the design – in fact, this artwork was signed twice! In creating Country Rose, I was expressing my … Continue reading →

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I Love You Mom

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Artimagination

I Love You Mom This work “I Love You Mom” is also known as “Mere et Filles” and was inspired by my Mother, who mentioned to me she had seen an interesting artwork featuring floating bubbles. I decided to surprise … Continue reading →

Posted in Emoticons, In the Garden, Most Popular, Nature and Animals, Nicole's News Hot Sheet, Portfolio, The Human Element | Tagged art, bubble, butterfly, emoticon, human element, hydrangea, love, M. Nicole van Dam, Mom, most popular, Mother, Mother's Day, nvd, pansy, rose, squirrel | Leave a comment

It’s Spring

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Artimagination

It’s Spring This artwork was inspired by the joy and passion of Spring. My goal was to make It’s Spring feel abundantly bursting forth happiness and cheer. It’s Spring was created in 1999 and is a part of my … Continue reading →

Posted in In the Garden, Most Popular, Nicole's News Hot Sheet, Portfolio, Still Life | Tagged art, boots, garden, in the garden, living green, M. Nicole van Dam, most popular, nvd, Spring, still life, sunflower, tulip | Leave a comment

Lake of Dreams

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Artimagination

Lake of Dreams This artwork Lake of Dreams is also known as “Le Lac de Reves” and is one of my favorites. Inspired by quiet water features and the magical havens they create, as well as the lovely Mediterranean … Continue reading →

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Shangri La

Posted on May 19, 2012 by Artimagination

Shangri La Shangri La was inspired by the magic and abundance of Ojai, a magical small town in California nestled in a Valley embraced by the Twin Trees of Ventura, the Pacific Ocean, and the Santa Barbara hills (represented in … Continue reading →

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Voting Booth

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Artimagination

Voting Booth Voting Booth Voting Booth was inspired by the election process all United States citizens share. I wanted to show the diversity of the United States coming together at the poll booth. The feet showing below each voting booth … Continue reading →

Posted in Emoticons, Most Popular, Nicole's News Hot Sheet, Portfolio, The Human Element | Tagged art, booth, civic, dollar, duty, emoticon, foreman, human element, M. Nicole van Dam, medicine, most popular, music, nvd, school, voting, yacht | Leave a comment

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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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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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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Jaaazzzz

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Artimagination

Jaaazzzz Jaaazzzz is my tribute to smokey jazz and blues clubs, where jazz emerged to influence modern music. I wanted to use smokey colors and big swirls, not just to mimic smoke, but also to show the music was flowing. … Continue reading →

Posted in Abstracts, Emoticons, Most Popular, Music and The Arts, Nicole's News Hot Sheet, Portfolio, Romantic Destinations, The Human Element | Tagged art, band, bass, club, drum, drummer, human element, jazz, M. Nicole van Dam, most popular, music, musician, nvd, sax, saxophone, singer, smoke, vocalist | Leave a comment

Butterfly Woman

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Artimagination

Inspired by the metamorphosis of women and their many complex stages in life. 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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Autumn Rose

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Artimagination

Autumn Rose Autumn Rose was inspired by the elegant, warm beauty of Autumn. It features an unmistakable style that identifies me as the artist, with swirling abundant roses, geometrics, etc. I was very pleased with the colors I used in … Continue reading →

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Flower Faeries

Posted on April 8, 2012 by Artimagination

Flower Faeries is perhaps the first work in which I find what I consider to be my artistic nirvana, where my imagination was set free in color and less inhibited composition, far less fettered to the earthly ties of reality. This … Continue reading →

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Tea Time

Posted on April 7, 2012 by Artimagination

Inspired by the enticing foods Nicole didn’t eat at an afternoon tea, Nicole went home and painted the breads and butter she had wished to eat, but hadn’t due to one of her many diets. Licensed internationally for glass plates, … Continue reading →

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Rising Stallion

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Artimagination

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.