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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


The Creative Power of Art Journaling: Benefits Across Mediums
Art journaling is one of the most personal, expressive, and liberating creative practices an artist—or anyone—can embrace. Whether you’re...

tmichaelniemanart
Apr 124 min read


A Summary of Letters on Landscape Painting by Asher B. Durand
Asher B. Durand, a leading figure of the Hudson River School, wrote nine essays titled "Letters on Landscape Painting" in 1855. The...

tmichaelniemanart
Mar 285 min read


Unlocking Your Greatest Superpower
Unlocking the Power of Your Subconscious: How to Access Stored Knowledge and get into the flow by relying more on your intuition. Have...

tmichaelniemanart
Feb 124 min read


The “Canon”
Canon is a term that we often associate with religious scripture. The same process can be used to help us develop as artists and in other...

tmichaelniemanart
Jan 23, 20243 min read