Ever looked at a painting and fantasized about what kind of story it might suggest? Ever wondered if the people in a picture have a life beyond the canvas?

Ever imagined that an artwork might have a hidden story?

John Nieman answers these questions in his latest compilation of new paintings and fiction. It contains scores of never-before-seen paintings, each accompanied by an original short story inspired by the artwork.

If you love art and enjoy fiction, you will be doubly pleased. This unique collection invites you to look beyond the canvas and imagine the stories that may exist within each image.