Field Guide to Outdoor Painting in the Pocono Mountains
- tmichaelniemanart
- Jul 3
- 2 min read
Updated: Jul 5
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 working on a book concept which evolved into “Field Guide to Outdoor Painting in the Pocono Mountains.”
Now that it is complete and I have self published it on Amazon, I am sharing some insights into the contents.
This short book is a comprehensive guide to painting outdoors in nature in the beautiful Pocono Mountain Region. This guide illustrates how you can plan your own Plein air painting adventures in the Poconos. This book will benefit those planning to paint in oils, watercolor, and pastel.
The book is easy to read and will take beginners and experienced painters from an introduction to the Pocono Mountain Region, to ideas about how to choose the right medium. Then on to establishing a personalized tools & gear checklist, finding and accessing painting
locations, to finishing and transporting your work, building a practice and community, finding safe places to paint in the Poconos and much more!
The intention behind this book is to encourage creative souls to venture out into nature and experience the joy of painting en Plein air - out in nature, through direct observation.
Here’s the table of contents for “Field Guide to Outdoor Painting in the Pocono Mountains”
By Tom Nieman
“There is no better teacher than nature herself. If you want to paint honestly, go outside.”
- Edgar Payne
Contents
Introduction to the Pocono Mountain Region
Chapter 1: Getting Started with Plein Air Painting
Chapter 2: The Poconos Landscape: What to Expect
Chapter 3: Choosing the Right Medium
Chapter 4: Tools & Gear Checklist
Chapter 5: Finding & Accessing Painting Locations
Chapter 6: Composing in Nature
Chapter 7: Painting Techniques in the Field
Chapter 8: Finishing and Transporting Your Work
Chapter 9: Building a Practice and Community
Chapter 10: Finding Safe Places to Paint in the Poconos
Additional Thoughts & Resources
About the Author
You’ll also get to see color images of Plein air paintings in multiple medium throughout the book!
Plus some bonus content that includes:
A list of historical artists who painted in the Pocono Mountains
A reading list in the appendix
An easy to use plein air painting, checklist Travel guide resources and even more..
Grab a copy today! If not for you… perhaps for that friend or family member who would love to explore the Pocono Region with their easel, paints and brushes…