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Are Mental Models for Artists?
Yes! Mental models —those powerful thinking frameworks used by top performers in business, academia, investment titans and science...

tmichaelniemanart
Jul 264 min read


9 Stoically-Based Principles for a Better Life (as a Landscape Painter)
9 rules from Stoicism grounded in wisdom, and translated beautifully into the life of a landscape painter , tailored to help guide...

tmichaelniemanart
Jul 123 min read


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


Return Often
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...

tmichaelniemanart
Jun 213 min read


It’s Not Talent. It’s Not Magic. It’s a Skill-Stack
Nearly every discussion I have with non-artists (or beginner artists) about painting leads to a conversation about talent. I hear phrases...

tmichaelniemanart
Jun 143 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


Happy Holidays & Happy New Year!
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...

tmichaelniemanart
Dec 22, 20201 min read