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M. Nicole van Dam 
M. Nicole van Dam painting in her studio, April 2006Birth name M. Nicole van Dam Born 5 June 1962
Newport Beach, CaliforniaNationality American Field Painter Movement Impressionism, Contemporary art, Neo-impressionism, Post-Impressionism Works A list with images of the artist's best-known works Influenced by Claude Monet, Marc Chagall, Vincent van Gogh M. Nicole van Dam (born 5 June 1962) is an internationally licensed artist and author, as well as a Professor in Entrepreneurship and member of both the Art Department and Business Department at [1] Santa Barbara City College Scheinfeld Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation.
Biography
Born in California of immigrant parents from the Netherlands, M. Nicole van Dam attended Harvard University while still in High School and ultimately degreed from University of Pennsylvania, Cornell University, and University of Southern California.[2] Nicole is married and lives in the California Central Coast area with her husband, Nicole van Dam is primarily inspired by her family (her husband and a Leonberger dog, a rescue Chihuahua dog mix, and two Bourke’s Parrots) and her garden, as shown by the biographical information set forth in various books that she has authored and her blog [3] http://www.our1earth.com.
Career
Early Career: Nicole's first public recognition as an artist began when she won a Newport Beach, California city logo contest, shortly followed by her creation in approximately 1978 of a mural of the constellations at the Harvard-Smithsonian Observatory Harvard–Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics . In her younger career she also served as Art Director for a small local high school magazine (“Flotsam & Jetsam”) and shortly later as Art Director of University Television at University of Pennsylvania in the early 1980s. Nicole’s writing career also began with early recognition, including her winning first prize in an Orange County, California poetry contest in 1974. In addition to publishing non-fiction writing pertaining to business matters such as “Multimedia and Software Agreements” published by The Daily Journal Corporation in connection with the Digital World 95 Conference, Nicole combined her love of art and business in the “Art Avenue” column (which was published in both the “Equine Image” and “Canine Image” magazines).[4]
Through her Dutch parents, Nicole was exposed from an early age to beautiful European art at a wide array of museums, and Nicole was particularly influenced by the Dutch Kröller-Müller Museum.[5] Nicole has written that while at the Kröller-Müller Museum, she was influenced by Vincent Van Gogh's "Sunflowers," Pablo Picasso's "Nude Descending a Staircase," and other great works, all seen in a particularly influential visit by Nicole to the Kröller-Müller Museum's then (according to Nicole's description) uncrowded setting that encouraged close engagement with the art.[6] Nicole's artistic preference became the great Impressionists - particularly Claude Monet and Vincent Van Gogh with their lively colors and movement.[7] Nicole has written that she also enjoys the compositional freedom of early Modernist Marc Chagall, the beautiful lighting techniques of Johannes Vermeer, the sfumato techniques of Leonardo da Vinci, the cheery interplay of simplicity and complexity of Andrea della Robbia, and the style of Louis Comfort Tiffany.[8] The majority of Nicole's compositions (for example "Passion Flower" and "Chef at the Farmer's Market"), shows these influences at play.[9] The overall impact of Nicole's diverse background is a body of artwork that has a recognizable style and feel. As a California native born of Dutch immigrant parents and educated in the East, Nicole’s work expresses strong West Coast, East Coast, and European influences, artistically blended with an Impressionist flair. Nicole’s has written that she strives for a style and distinctive color palette that gives each work a joyously whimsical feel that is yet somehow also reminiscent of a time when life was less hectic.[10] It is this feel to her works that is the basis for Nicole's motto: "Art that makes your heart sing with the memory of what could be." [11]
Current Career: M. Nicole van Dam currently is an internationally licensed artist and author, as well as a Professor in Entrepreneurship and member of both the Art Department and Business Department at [12] Santa Barbara City College Scheinfeld Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation. As an international artist, her work is licensed by international manufacturers for many products, such as glass plates, tile wall murals,[13] collectibles, etc., and as a result people around the world have purchased her work, and she has been written up in collector newsletters. Examples of the many products made using licensed images of Nicole's art can be seen at [14] http://www.artstudio.bz. In 1978, Nicole as a solo artist did a mural of the constellations and astrological symbols inside the Harvard/Smithsonian Observatory dome Harvard–Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics. A list with images of M. Nicole van Dam's most well-known works is also available online.[15]
Exhibitions and Access: Nicole's art has been exhibited publicly many times at various venues, and one of her solo exhibitions in 2006 has been recorded by Marjorie Cronshaw on behalf of the Montecito, California Montecito History Committee and Nicole was named an artist to watch by the "Montecito Journal."[16] Since approximately 2008 Nicole's fine artwork has been on display at [17] Santa Barbara, California City Hall. Community Memorial Hospital acquired a large collection of M. Nicole van Dam works which commenced display in February 2011, following a display of Nicole's artwork and poetry in 2010. A full portfolio of M. Nicole van Dam's artwork can be seen on the web at [18] http://www.Artimagination.com. A list with images of M. Nicole van Dam's most well-known works is available online.[19] Examples of the many products made using licensed images of her art can be seen at [20] http://www.artstudio.bz. A retrospective of M. Nicole van Dam works has also been published, entitled “M. Nicole van Dam, A Retrospective 2010” [21] M. Nicole van Dam’s gallery exhibitions often include recitations of her poetry and philosophy combined with her art, in large part taken from her book “Tempo – The Rhythm and Rhyme of the Artist” [22]Children's Books – “Inca Dink, The Great Houndini”: M. Nicole van Dam is also the author, illustrator and co-narrator with [23] Dominic Byrne for her children's book, "Inca Dink, The Great Houndini.".[24] “Inca Dink, The Great Houndini” is available in traditional print and digitally (narrated version is digital primarily for Apple Inc. iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch. The main characters of “Inca Dink, The Great Houndini” are Hilary Mouse and Inca Dink, a Leonberger dog magician in training. Merchandise has been created themed towards these two “Inca Dink, The Great Houndini” characters[25]
Adult Books - "Tempo - The Rhythm and Rhyme of the Artist" and "Through the Artist's Eyes": M. Nicole van Dam is also the author of several adult works, including [26] "Through the Artist's Eyes" and [27] "Tempo - The Rhythm & Rhyme of the Artist.". Each of these books pairs her artwork with her poetry and philosophy, such as the combination in "Tempo - The Rhythm and Rhyme of the Artist" of the "Voting Booth" painting with her poem "Politics".[28] M. Nicole van Dam attributes her creativity in making these diverse works to the inspiration provided by her family, garden and pets, as shown by her blog [29] http://www.our1earth.com.
How-To Books - In 2010-2011 M. Nicole van Dam authored three educational books regarding the internet, e-commerce, and social media, which are available on Amazon.com.[30] The first how-to book by M. Nicole van Dam is “SuperQuick™ Facebook Pages & Ads”, and it discusses how to use Facebook and Facebook ads. The second how-to book is “SuperQuick™ WordPress: Easy, FREE and Fast Website, Smart Phone and e-Commerce Solutions!”, and it discusses how to use WordPress to create e-commerce and blogging websites. The third how-to book by M. Nicole van Dam is “SuperQuick™ Solutions – Web Essentials”, which discusses social media and marketing, as well as e-commerce and intellectual property on the web. [31]
References
- ^ Santa Barbara City College's Scheinfeld Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation http://scheinfeld.sbcc.edu/scheinfeld_center_info/faculty_staff.html
- ^ Detailed biographical information from “M. Nicole van Dam, A Retrospective 2010” http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00413PURA and “The Background Story of Inca Dink” http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00418445Y?m=AG56TWVU5XWC2 and http://Wishes.bz
- ^ the artist's blog showing her inspirations http://www.our1earth.com, and one of the various books she has authored that contain biographical data http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00418445Y?m=AG56TWVU5XWC2
- ^ Detailed biographical information from “M. Nicole van Dam, A Retrospective 2010” http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00413PURA and “The Background Story of Inca Dink” http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00418445Y?m=AG56TWVU5XWC2 as well as her blog http://Wishes.bz
- ^ Information taken from http://NicolevanDam.com as well as Nicole van Dam's book of poetry, philosophy and art, "Tempo - The Rhythm and Rhyme of the Artist" completed in 2010 http://www.amazon.com/dp/1453802118 and “M. Nicole van Dam, A Retrospective 2010” http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00413PURA
- ^ Information taken from http://NicolevanDam.com as well as Nicole van Dam's book of poetry, philosophy and art, "Tempo - The Rhythm and Rhyme of the Artist" completed in 2010 http://www.amazon.com/dp/1453802118 and “M. Nicole van Dam, A Retrospective 2010” http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00413PURA
- ^ Information taken from http://NicolevanDam.com as well as Nicole van Dam's book of poetry, philosophy and art, "Tempo - The Rhythm and Rhyme of the Artist" completed in 2010 http://www.amazon.com/dp/1453802118 and “M. Nicole van Dam, A Retrospective 2010” http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00413PURA
- ^ Information taken from http://NicolevanDam.com as well as Nicole van Dam's book of poetry, philosophy and art, "Tempo - The Rhythm and Rhyme of the Artist" completed in 2010 http://www.amazon.com/dp/1453802118 and “M. Nicole van Dam, A Retrospective 2010” http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00413PURA
- ^ A list with images of M. Nicole van Dam's most well-known works is also available online. This web page lists the artist's most well-known works, with images http://artimagination.blogspot.com/p/most-well-known-works.html. This information also derived from http://NicolevanDam.com as well as Nicole van Dam's book of poetry, philosophy and art, "Tempo - The Rhythm and Rhyme of the Artist" completed in 2010 http://www.amazon.com/dp/1453802118 and “M. Nicole van Dam, A Retrospective 2010” http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00413PURA
- ^ Information taken from http://NicolevanDam.com as well as Nicole van Dam's book of poetry, philosophy and art, "Tempo - The Rhythm and Rhyme of the Artist" completed in 2010 http://www.amazon.com/dp/1453802118 and “M. Nicole van Dam, A Retrospective 2010” http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00413PURA
- ^ Information taken from http://NicolevanDam.com as well as Nicole van Dam's book of poetry, philosophy and art, "Tempo - The Rhythm and Rhyme of the Artist" completed in 2010 http://www.amazon.com/dp/1453802118 and “M. Nicole van Dam, A Retrospective 2010” http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00413PURA
- ^ Santa Barbara City College Scheinfeld Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation http://scheinfeld.sbcc.edu/scheinfeld_center_info/faculty_staff.html
- ^ one of several examples of manufacturers who feature M. Nicole van Dam as an artist http://www.harmonyball.com/artists.asp
- ^ the artist's blog http://www.artstudio.bz depicts photographs and details of various licensed products
- ^ This web page lists the artist's most well-known works, with images http://artimagination.blogspot.com/p/most-well-known-works.html
- ^ the Montecito History Society and how to reach them to search their archives http://www.sbplibrary.org/hourslocations/montecito.html
- ^ Santa Barbara City Hall and how to reach them re the artist's works located at the Mayor's and Councilmen offices http://www.santabarbaraca.gov/ Santa Barbara
- ^ the artist's website showing the artist's portfolio with histories and descriptions of what inspired many of the works, see this website under the portfolio tab http://www.Artimagination.com
- ^ This web page lists the artist's most well-known works, with images http://artimagination.blogspot.com/p/most-well-known-works.html
- ^ the artist's website showing some of the products licensed by manufacturers using the artist's designs http://www.artstudio.bz
- ^ M. Nicole van Dam, A Retrospecitve 2010 http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00413PURA
- ^ Data taken from the artist’s blog http://Wishes.bz and the Ventura County Star, referencing the combination of art and poetry and philosophy in M. Nicole van Dam's book "Tempo - The Rhythm and Rhyme of the Artist" completed in 2010 http://www.amazon.com/dp/1453802118
- ^ Dominic Byrne, BBC personality and established voiceover artist Dominic Byrne
- ^ Inca Dink, The Great Houndini website showing real life photos of the artist's dog and showing excerpts from the book http://www.incadink.com as well as http://www.amazon.com/dp/1453780548
- ^ Website showing merchandise with “Inca Dink, The Great Houndini” characters http://GreatHoundini.com
- ^ "Through the Artist's Eyes," an adult book written by Nicole van Dam http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003WQBFXA?m=AG56TWVU5XWC2
- ^ Nicole van Dam's book of poetry, philosophy and art, "Tempo - The Rhythm and Rhyme of the Artist" completed in 2010 http://www.amazon.com/dp/1453802118
- ^ Nicole van Dam's book of poetry, philosophy and art, "Tempo - The Rhythm and Rhyme of the Artist" completed in 2010 http://www.amazon.com/dp/1453802118
- ^ the artist's blog showing her inspirations http://www.our1earth.com
- ^ The http://SuperQuick.bz site indicates that M. Nicole van Dam is the author of three books in the SuperQuick™ series: “SuperQuick™ Facebook Pages & Ads,” “SuperQuick™ WordPress: Easy, FREE and Fast Website, Smart Phone and e-Commerce Solutions!” and “SuperQuick™ Solutions – Web Essentials.”
- ^ The http://SuperQuick.bz site and the associated "How-To Books" blog overviews the contents of each of these three books and indicates that M. Nicole van Dam is the author of these three books: “SuperQuick™ Facebook Pages & Ads,” “SuperQuick™ WordPress: Easy, FREE and Fast Website, Smart Phone and e-Commerce Solutions!” and “SuperQuick™ Solutions – Web Essentials.” The http://SuperQuick.bz site also indicates that these books are available on Amazon.com
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