Tag Archives: Santa Barbara

M. Nicole van Dam art at Santa Barbara City Hall for Nearly a Decade

Posted on August 23, 2016 by Artimagination

A great memory is having my art at Santa Barbara City Hall for almost a decade – from around 2006 until August 2016, encompassing several mayors and city council members over many years. My artwork “Voting Booth” was the first … Continue reading →

Posted in Exhibitions, Nicole's News Hot Sheet | Tagged art, california, city hall, community service, council office, exhibition, Lake of Dreams, M. Nicole van Dam, mayor, mission, Santa Barbara, summer afternoon, Voting Booth | Leave a comment

Mission at Santa Barbara

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Artimagination

Mission at Santa BarbaraMission at Santa Barbara This artwork was inspired by the jewel of all the California Missions, the Mission at Santa Barbara, with its lovely twin towers, large water fountain feature, impressive gardens, and rosy colors. The Mission … Continue reading →

Posted in In the Garden, Most Popular, Nicole's News Hot Sheet, Portfolio, Romantic Destinations, Scapes | Tagged art, california, in the garden, landscape, M. Nicole van Dam, magnolio, misson, nvd, orchid, romantic destinations, Santa Barbara, water, water feature, water fountain | Leave a comment

Lion’s Paradise

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Artimagination

Inspired by the beautiful lions at the Santa Barbara zoo and the romantic images of Africa and its unique flora, Lion’s Paradise is a colorful work wth a few hidden bits of whimsy – note the “dancing” tree in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Nature and Animals, Nicole's News Hot Sheet, Portfolio, Scapes | Tagged africa, animals, california, environment, flower, landscapes, lion, lioness, living green, M. Nicole van Dam, nature, nvd, paradise, protea, proteus. exotic, Santa Barbara, zoo | Leave a comment

Dolphins at the Harbor

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Artimagination

Dolphins at the HarborDolphins at the Harbor Dolphins at the Harbor was inspired by the both the dolphins I grew up (and even swam) with, and the picturesque harbor at Santa Barbara with its lovely dolphin statue by Bud Bottoms. … Continue reading →

Posted in Nature and Animals, Nicole's News Hot Sheet, Portfolio, Romantic Destinations, Scapes | Tagged animals, art, bay, california, dolphin, harbor, landscape, M. Nicole van Dam, nvd, ocean, plein air, romantic destinations, Santa Barbara, water, water feature | Leave a comment

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

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Artimagination

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 →