Paintings | Thomas Michael Nieman Art | Pennsylvania based Painter

Yes! Mental models —those powerful thinking frameworks used by top performers in business, academia, investment titans and science...

9 rules from Stoicism grounded in wisdom, and translated beautifully into the life of a landscape painter , tailored to help guide...

The more I paint, the more I realize that it’s just not that important to always find a new place. This group of paintings and sketches...

Nearly every discussion I have with non-artists (or beginner artists) about painting leads to a conversation about talent. I hear phrases...

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...

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...

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

Art journaling is one of the most personal, expressive, and liberating creative practices an artist—or anyone—can embrace. Whether you’re...

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...

Asher B. Durand, a leading figure of the Hudson River School, wrote nine essays titled "Letters on Landscape Painting" in 1855. The...

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

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

My wish for you is for an incredibly joyous holiday season as a mere precursor to your best year yet in 2021. Just a few quick updates...

The value of art is in the eye of the beholder. Yet the value of art to its creator is often incalculable. Each artist creates for their...

Cooperstown is a special place for many reasons. The Major League Baseball Hall of Fame is located there, so is a bustling downtown full...