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...

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

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

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

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

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...

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...

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...

Less than one-quarter of a mile down the road, a historic creek runs by our home here in the Poconos. We've driven by this creek nearly...

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...