Paintings | Thomas Michael Nieman Art | Pennsylvania based Painter

The Art of Balance: How a Busy Part-Time Artist Can Stay Creatively Productive with a Calendar, a Morning Routine, and a “Big 3” To-Do...

Perspective is one of the most powerful tools an artist can use to control space, depth, and visual storytelling in a work of art. There...

Plein air painting, the practice of painting outdoors directly from nature, has long been cherished by artists for its immediacy,...

The human soul as described across mystic traditions and major religions, is often seen as the eternal, divine essence within each...

In landscape painting, it's tempting to attempt to render every leaf, every ripple, every rock with precision. We often fall into the...

Blind contour drawing is a drawing exercise where the artist draws the outline of a subject without looking at the paper and without...

Here's a list of 100 art journal prompts designed for entries using pencil, charcoal, watercolor, casein, or oil paints. They range from...

Anger, frustration, rumination on negative thoughts, and occasional outbursts are often deeply connected to fear. While they may seem...

Constraints on time due to a busy schedule and responsibilities can actually enhance creativity and productivity in several ways. Here...

Marshall's Falls Park, located in Smithfield Township, Pennsylvania, is a 17-acre natural retreat that officially opened to the public in...

The art of painting cannot be taught and therefore it cannot be learned. Art, much like music or architecture requires study but in these...

Nestled between the border of New Jersey and Pennsylvania, the Delaware Water Gap is a breathtaking natural wonder that has captivated...

The Artist’s Journey: From Basic Awareness to Creation An essay on how an artist’s mind moves through stages of awareness, focus,...

Plein air painting, the practice of painting outdoors, has captivated artists for centuries. From the Impressionists to contemporary...

Painting can be much more than a mere visual art or craft. It is, for some, a personal and complex creative endeavor that combines...

Discovering the Past: A Visit to Quiet Valley Historical Living Farm Nestled in the serene landscapes of Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, Quiet...

This recent painting of the Deer Head Inn is the third painting I've completed of this historic building. “May Flowers at The Deer Head...

Painting requires us to embrace thinking & problem solving. Landscape painting outside while immersed in nature intensifies this...

"Creating on the spot has an adventure that my modest words will never explain. Ask an auto racer, a mountain climber. Something happens...

Painting outdoors is both challenging and rewarding. Time spent outdoors can build positive energy and appreciation for the beauty that...