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Following you can scroll through some of the images in Nicole's portfolio. At the main Portfolio menu tab you can see a more complete portfolio, and at our Store on this site, you can purchase Nicole's artworks.
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: music
Thrilled to Interview Wonderful Musician & Composer Jimmy Calire on TV
I’ve been thrilled and honored first to be interviewed by an award winning local TV station, and then to serve as a guest host to interview others. That’s an experience I never thought I’d have! Here is my interview of … Continue reading
Posted in Nicole's News Hot Sheet
Tagged community service, interview, Jimmy Calire, M. Nicole van Dam, music, musician, our ventura tv, tv, volunteer
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Creativity Beyond the Canvas
I have discovered that it is so refreshing – INSPIRING – to work with other creative people. My advice to any artist who feels burned out is to have some fun working with another creative person on an entirely different … Continue reading
Music and Roses
Music and Roses was inspired by my love of music, of writing lyrics, and the irresistible romantic blend of music and song. I wanted this to be a simple yet elegant artwork. Available in Limited Edition prints and more, available … Continue reading
Posted in Music and The Arts, Nicole's News Hot Sheet, Portfolio, Romance
Tagged art, lyrics, M. Nicole van Dam, music, notes, nvd, roses, score, staff
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The Jester
The Jester was inspired by fun memories of trivia nights at a local hangout, as well as “The Jester” in our masquerades of life and my imaginings of Mardi Gras, masquerade balls and Brazilian Carnival. I wanted The Jester to be … Continue reading
Posted in Abstracts, Emoticons, Nicole's News Hot Sheet, Portfolio, The Human Element
Tagged art, ball, brazil, carnival, clown, confetti, emoticon, human element, Jester, M. Nicole van Dam, mardi gras, mask, masquerade, music, nvd, ribbon
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Cello Fantasy
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
Ballet des Fleurs
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
Posted in Abstracts, In the Garden, Music and The Arts, Nicole's News Hot Sheet, Portfolio, The Human Element
Tagged art, ballet, dance, dancer, degas, flower, garden, human element, Impressionist, in the garden, M. Nicole van Dam, morning glory, music, nvd, performance, performer, rose, theater, theatre
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Reverie
Reverie was inspired by how I get lost in each painting I create, in my writing and reading, in my imaginings. I wanted to create a woman lost in thought while the world continues to whirl around her. There is the playful … Continue reading
Posted in Abstracts, Emoticons, Nature and Animals, Nicole's News Hot Sheet, Portfolio, Still Life, The Human Element
Tagged animals, art, book, cat, contemplation, dog, guitar, human element, M. Nicole van Dam, music, nvd, reverie, still life, thought, woman
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Thought for the Day
If it was easy, everybody would do it.
Posted in Thought for the Day
Tagged inspiration, M. Nicole van Dam, music, violin, violin study
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Thought for the Day
Creativity is wondrous in all its forms – find your own song to sing, and let your heart smile in harmony when others find theirs. (M. Nicole van Dam)
Posted in Thought for the Day
Tagged cello fantasy, inspiration, M. Nicole van Dam, music
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July 23 Creativity Central in Full Harmony!
Many many thanks to the great Dr. Kafka for sharing his joy, creativity and music with us – not only did we make lovely things during this Creativity Central inspired by Dr. Kafka’s music, but we got to write a … Continue reading
Next Creativity Central a MUSICAL Treat!
NEWS FLASH: Our next Creativity Central will be held on SATURDAY JULY 23 starting at 1 pm because…. THE AMAZING MUSICAL DR. KENNETH KAFKA will be joining us again! When Dr. Kafka joins us, not only do we get … Continue reading
Friday’s Creativity Central Colorful AND Musical!
Last Friday was a COLORFUL and MUSICAL Creativity Central. Our project was to color in the clay creatures the Creativity Central group made at the prior meeting, and thanks to a fabulous donation of Copic Markers by the Copic Marker … Continue reading
Princess Bourke apparently not impressed with my music abilities!
Everyone is a critic! Princess Bourke apparently doesn’t think much of my piano playing skills – of course, she’s definitely not alone in that! I better stick to my art!
Posted in Gardening & Animals & Inspirations
Tagged bourke, inspirations, M. Nicole van Dam, music, parakeet, parrot, pet
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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 art, floral, flower, Impressionist, M. Nicole van Dam, music, nvd, piano, rose, score, song, still life, sunflower
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