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Summary of Soetsu Yanagi’s “The Beauty of Everyday Things”
Soetsu Yanagi’s “The Beauty of Everyday Things” is a philosophical exploration of beauty, craft, and the relationship between art and...

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Dec 12, 20244 min read


Shades of Gray: The Power of Grays in Painting
In the world of painting, the use of gray often goes unnoticed by the untrained eye, overshadowed by vibrant reds, blues, and yellows....

tmichaelniemanart
Dec 7, 20243 min read


Creating a Self-Portrait: An Artist’s Reflection
Throughout art history, self-portraits have served as windows into the minds and souls of artists. From Rembrandt’s emotionally raw...

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Dec 3, 20244 min read


Plein Air Painting in the Pocono Mountains
Plein Air Painting in the Pocono Mountains: A Creative Journey into Nature While Moving Among the Trees… The Pocono Mountains region,...

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Nov 30, 20245 min read


Plein Air Pastel
Recently I took the leap and started bringing one of my favorite mediums - pastel - outdoors! My painting practice tends to lean...

tmichaelniemanart
Oct 30, 20242 min read


Learning to Paint Later in Life
Developing a Creative Practice Focused on Painting When Time is Not on Your Side… I’ve always been a painter. After deciding not to...

tmichaelniemanart
Sep 30, 20245 min read


Hike and Paint Sessions – the partial result of a thought experiment…?
Seems strange but it is true.... Here's how... Each day that includes some time dedicated to painting is a good day for me. I find I...

tmichaelniemanart
Sep 8, 20243 min read


Exploring the Sublime: "Waterfall on the Moonlight" by George Hetzel
Even though many painters may get more accolades through the annals of American art, George Hetzel stands as a notable figure,...

tmichaelniemanart
Aug 12, 20243 min read


New Paintings Available Summer 2024
Hey there. If you are on the market for some affordable original artwork I have several new paintings available in my shop. Just click on...

tmichaelniemanart
Aug 8, 20241 min read


The Case for Casein: Why Casein Paint Deserves a Place in Your Palette & On Your Wall...
In the diverse world of painting, artists are always on the lookout for mediums that can enhance their creativity and expression. At...

tmichaelniemanart
Jul 31, 20244 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...

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Jul 15, 20244 min read


What is art?
“A work of art is the unique result of a unique temperament. Its beauty comes from the fact that the author is what he is. It has nothing...

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Jul 1, 20243 min read


What do Leonardo da Vinci and Bob Ross have in common?
Leonardo da Vinci and Bob Ross? Really? Other than inspiring many, many people to try their hand at painting, probably not much....

tmichaelniemanart
Jun 29, 20242 min read


Summertime Plein Air Special
Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there…! Throughout this summer, I’ll make a concerted effort to get outside and paint 3-5 days a...

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Jun 16, 20241 min read


Nemoral
Words can often possess meaning that extends well beyond what’s known on a surface level assessment. Etymologically simple words can...

tmichaelniemanart
Jun 4, 20242 min read


Journey to “The Tent of Abraham”
Nearly fifteen years ago I started thinking about organizing a long-term series of paintings that focus on uplifting stories from the the...

tmichaelniemanart
May 21, 20243 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


Audacity is the only ticket 🎟️ 🎫 🎟️ 🎫 🎟️ 🎫 🎟️ 🎫 🎟️
The single most important thing I have learned (and relearned over and over...) through time is the importance of letting go. I was...

tmichaelniemanart
Apr 27, 20242 min read


Always One Foot in the Wilderness…
We all have one thing in common, we all have at least one foot in the wilderness. Or perhaps we should. Whether lost like Jonah or on...

tmichaelniemanart
Apr 11, 20242 min read


Watercolor
Watercolor as an amazingly versatile medium and simultaneously it is the one medium I use regularly that I have the most to learn about....

tmichaelniemanart
Apr 10, 20243 min read