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Field Guide to Outdoor Painting in the Pocono Mountains
Long ago, seeds for several book ideas were planted in my mind. Admittedly this was not one of them but about eight months ago I started...

tmichaelniemanart
Jul 32 min read


Build a Bridge to Your Creative Potential with the Following 3 Simple Tools
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...

tmichaelniemanart
Jun 63 min read


Plein Air Painting: A Laboratory for Experimentation
Plein air painting, the practice of painting outdoors directly from nature, has long been cherished by artists for its immediacy,...

tmichaelniemanart
May 164 min read


The Power of Suggestion in Landscape Painting
In landscape painting, it's tempting to attempt to render every leaf, every ripple, every rock with precision. We often fall into the...

tmichaelniemanart
May 62 min read


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

tmichaelniemanart
Mar 251 min read


Painting Book Brief: Carlson’s Guide to Landscape Painting By John F. Carlson
The art of painting cannot be taught and therefore it cannot be learned. Art, much like music or architecture requires study but in these...

tmichaelniemanart
Mar 1912 min read


Exploring the Delaware Water Gap: A Natural Wonderland of Adventure and Beauty
Nestled between the border of New Jersey and Pennsylvania, the Delaware Water Gap is a breathtaking natural wonder that has captivated...

tmichaelniemanart
Mar 103 min read


Plein Air Painting: A Journey of Growth and Expression
Plein air painting, the practice of painting outdoors, has captivated artists for centuries. From the Impressionists to contemporary...

tmichaelniemanart
Jan 83 min read


Painting a Meditation, Puzzle, Prayer, & Journaling All In One Creative Endeavor
Painting can be much more than a mere visual art or craft. It is, for some, a personal and complex creative endeavor that combines...

tmichaelniemanart
Dec 28, 20243 min read


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

tmichaelniemanart
Jul 15, 20244 min read


Painting Deer Head Inn
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...

tmichaelniemanart
May 15, 20241 min read


When exploring nature, it’s helpful to take a map
Painting requires us to embrace thinking & problem solving. Landscape painting outside while immersed in nature intensifies this...

tmichaelniemanart
Jan 31, 20242 min read


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

tmichaelniemanart
Jun 23, 20232 min read


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

tmichaelniemanart
Dec 1, 20201 min read


A quick dip in Broadhead Creek
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...

tmichaelniemanart
Jul 21, 20201 min read