According to the popular song, Every picture tells a story. In this case, both disciplines come from the same sourcethe fertile imagination of John Nieman. The pictures are original paintings that frequently nod to pop culture. The short stories are loosely based upon the images, often in an ironic, twisted way. The combination of art and stories runs the gamut from humorous to heroic, sad to surprising, whimsical to wonderful.

John Nieman is a prolific and creative multi-tasker. His artwork has been exhibited in dozens of galleries throughout the world, including Florence, Hamburg, Montreal, Chaing Mai, Paris, Dublin, and Barcelona. He has been awarded many best of shows, and solo exhibitions on the theme of Art with a Story. His works of fiction include three crime novels, a volume of short stories, and two children's books. The father of five, he resides in Dobbs Ferry, NY.