Paintings | Thomas Michael Nieman Art | Pennsylvania based Painter

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...

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

"Drawing Heads & Hands" by Andrew Loomis is a comprehensive guide aimed at helping artists master the intricate details of drawing these...

Andrew Loomis' “Ball and Plane Technique” is a structured method for drawing the human head with accurate proportions and perspective....

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

Here’s a list of 100 great painters and illustrators whose work would be highly beneficial for color studies, spanning classical masters,...

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

Recently I built a Super-Simple Low Cost Lightweight Palette Box that requires no fancy power tools to build and can be assembled in less...

Portraiture has long been a way for artists to capture the essence of a person, distilling their likeness and spirit onto a one...

“Mindset” The New Psychology of Success" by Carol S. Dweck explores the concept of fixed and growth mindsets. Dweck explains how...

"The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho follows Santiago, a young shepherd who dreams of finding a hidden treasure. His journey takes him through...

The big idea is that we all have tremendous creative energy that we can tap into if we learn to avoid the pitfalls associated with our...

Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain" by Betty Edwards is a transformative guide that explores the creative process of drawing. Edwards...

Staying Creative During Busy Times: The Power of Small, Quick Art Projects Life gets busy. Between work, family, and other...

In fifty-two days counting… Plus at least ten incredible benefits of maintaining a daily drawing practice. Recently I created a list of...

In today’s society, dehumanization—the process of denying the humanity of others—is a pervasive issue with profound consequences....

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