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POV - Random Thoughts About Work Ethic…
Recently I've noticed a growing drumbeat of negative sentiments about the concept of work ethic. I've noticed some expressing strongly...

tmichaelniemanart
Jan 2, 20242 min read


‘tis the season…
Recently COVID and some other fun stuff has been going around the house. Life has a way of making you slow down every now and again. ...

tmichaelniemanart
Dec 24, 20231 min read


Happy Holidays
We all can use a little inspiration from time-to-time. The good news about this time of year is, despite stress that comes with it, this...

tmichaelniemanart
Nov 17, 20231 min read


Seeing Where Art Fits as an Athlete & Business Person
"Art will always be there for you. Your youth, some friends, your ability to compete in sports, even loved ones will come and go but your...

tmichaelniemanart
Nov 1, 20232 min read


Recent works
Early Fall 2023 Raymondskill Falls 24” x 30” Oil on wood panel. Painted en Plein Air. This past Monday I celebrated my birthday, in part,...

tmichaelniemanart
Oct 7, 20231 min read


Recent work in the studio
The following five paintings are just a small representation of the work that has been getting done lately. Busy schedules and some...

tmichaelniemanart
Sep 29, 20231 min read


On the move…
Getting ready to make the move from summer to fall. School started where we live here in the Poconos, Summer baseball has ended, now on...

tmichaelniemanart
Aug 31, 20231 min read


Offline copy: On the move…
Getting ready to make the move from summer to fall. School started where we live here in the Poconos, Summer baseball has ended, now on...

tmichaelniemanart
Aug 31, 20231 min read


Early Morning Practice
This season of life brings a lot of new things. One of those is painting with more consistency. Another pastime we enjoy is watching our...

tmichaelniemanart
Aug 2, 20232 min read


The Dutot Museum 2023 Plein Air festival is about to begin.
The Dutot Museum 2023 Plein Air festival is about to begin. I'm excited to see what this year brings. The first time I participated in...

tmichaelniemanart
Jul 8, 20231 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


It's almost summertime!
The weather is getting warmer and the days are growing longer. This means many things will continue to come to life and grow. The...

tmichaelniemanart
Jun 4, 20231 min read


Warmer weather means more time outdoors painting
We had some changes within our spring calendar this year which have simplified things a bit. This bit of serendipity, plus warmer spring...

tmichaelniemanart
May 1, 20231 min read


The wisdom of crowds
The notion of painting outdoors on gray, gloomy, cold, cloudy days may not inspire much enthusiasm but it can be a great experience....

tmichaelniemanart
Apr 3, 20234 min read


Our recent adventure.
Recently my family and I took a trip up to Boothbay Harbor, Maine in the middle of winter. We ventured up to Maine in the winter once...

tmichaelniemanart
Mar 2, 20232 min read


I always wondered if there were health benefits associated with painting...
I always suspected there were... Recently I learned of some studies confirming significant health benefits associated with the process of...

tmichaelniemanart
Feb 2, 20232 min read


Happy New Year!
The beginning of a new year always seems to bring hope and opportunities for reflection and renewal. I hope your 2023 is the best year...

tmichaelniemanart
Jan 1, 20231 min read


"D" for December - Happy Holidays!
The Month of December brings many things and much excitement. Wading into this month is not really an option. Busy schedules, holidays,...

tmichaelniemanart
Dec 5, 20221 min read


Have a thankful, artful, creative Thanksgiving!
The holiday season is here. We are adjusting to daylight savings time, recovering from Halloween and the late nights watching The World...

tmichaelniemanart
Nov 7, 20222 min read


Fall means multi-color...
Multi-color ballpoint pens!? Fall is my favorite season - Always has been and likely always will be. Life happens with all of its...

tmichaelniemanart
Oct 15, 20221 min read