"Tranquil Morning" from Santorini, Greece by Niki Gulley

Day 5, Sunrise in Oia - Greece Art Trek

8" x 10" oil painting by Niki Gulley

The next morning of our Greece Plein Air Painting and Photography Workshop, the photographers got up early to shoot sunrise and I decided to join them. Town was so peaceful and the views were incredible. I chose this strategic location to capture the iconic blue domes over the caldera. It was cloudier this morning which created a peaceful feeling with softer sunrise colors that spread across the sky. I hope you, too, can feel the beauty and tranquility of this special spot.

Enjoying a drink that afternoon at our gorgeous pool view.

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If you're interested in joining us on one of our upcoming Art Treks or Foodie Treks to Iceland or Tuscany, please let us know. Spaces fill up quickly!

Iceland - Aug. 2020

Foodie Trek - Tuscany - Oct. 2020

Paris - June 2021

Portugal - Aug./Sept. 2021

For more information on upcoming Treks, please visit http://www.ArtTreks.org.

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E-mail Niki Gulley with any questions about my palette knife travel paintings.

To see more of my contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit nikigulley.com.

New "Gondola Ride" Oil Painting by Palette Knife Painter Niki Gulley

"Gondola Ride," Venice ©2019 Niki Gulley

12" x 9" oil painting

I painted this piece on location during our Art Trek we taught in Venice while their infamous Carnival celebration was taking place. Since St. Mark's Square can get overrun with tourists, we chose to set up our easels along a side street to enjoy the peacefulness and beauty of the city. I love the magical light that comes flooding in through the canals and is so distinctive of Venice. The stone bridge with its iron railing sets a perfect backdrop to the gondolier rowing his enchanted passengers through the romantic back canals.

To see more of my travel paintings, visit nikigulley.com.

Or, E-mail Niki Gulley for more details.

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To see "Gondola Ride" on display until Dec. 1st, please visit:

The Goodrich Gallery – One Woman Show: Niki Gulley

Nov. 1st – Dec. 1st

Gallery hours: Saturdays: 9 a.m. – Noon Sundays: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. 

1928 Ross Avenue Dallas, Texas 75201 

(214) 220-2727 

firstchurchdallas.org/goodrich-gallery-calendar-of-artists/ 

firstchurchdallas.org

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If you're interested in joining us on one of our upcoming Art Treks or Foodie Treks to Iceland or Tuscany, please let us know. Spaces fill up quickly!

Iceland - Aug. 2020

Foodie Trek - Tuscany - Oct. 2020

Paris - May 2021

Portugal - Sept. 2021

For more information on upcoming Treks, please visit http://www.ArtTreks.org.

New "Strolling the Canals" in Venice by Impasto Painter Niki Gulley

"Strolling the Canals," Venice ©2019 Niki Gulley

9" x 12" textured oil painting

I painted this piece on location during our Art Trek we taught in Venice while their infamous Carnival celebration was taking place. Since St. Mark's Square can get overrun with tourists, we chose to set up our easels along a side street to enjoy the peacefulness and beauty of the city. I love the magical light that comes flooding in through the canals and is so distinctive of Venice. It is such a romantic city and I wanted to capture this couple strolling along hand in hand, setting the mood of this enchanted city.

To see more of my travel paintings, visit nikigulley.com.

Or, E-mail Niki Gulley for more details.

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To see "Strolling the Canals" on display until Nov. 30th, please visit:

The Goodrich Gallery – One Woman Show: Niki Gulley

Nov. 1st – Nov. 30th 

Gallery hours: Saturdays: 9 a.m. – Noon Sundays: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. 

1928 Ross Avenue Dallas, Texas 75201 

(214) 220-2727 

firstchurchdallas.org/goodrich-gallery-calendar-of-artists/ 

firstchurchdallas.org

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If you're interested in joining us on one of our upcoming Art Treks or Foodie Treks to Iceland or Tuscany, please let us know. Spaces fill up quickly!

Iceland - Aug. 2020

Foodie Trek - Tuscany - Oct. 2020

Paris - May 2021

Portugal - Sept. 2021

For more information on upcoming Treks, please visit http://www.ArtTreks.org.

New "Sunrise in St. Mark's Square" Oil Painting by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

"Sunrise in St. Mark's Square" Venice ©2019 Niki Gulley

12" x 16" textured oil painting

I painted this piece on location in Venice during our Art Trek we taught in Venice while their infamous Carnival celebration was taking place. Since St. Mark's Square can get overrun with tourists, we chose to get up with sunrise to enjoy the beauty of the city and the peacefulness of those early morning hours. I love the magical light that comes flooding in from the lagoon and is so distinctive of Venice. Fortunately, I got set up in time to capture the glow from the gas lamps, too, before they went out as daylight approached, adding to the mysterious quality of the plaza. Against a backdrop of the Doge's Palace, a few people stroll across the square and signal the energy of the day that is to come.

To see more of my travel paintings, visit nikigulley.com.

Or, E-mail Niki Gulley for more details.

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To see "Sunrise in St. Mark's" on display until Nov. 30th, please visit:

The Goodrich Gallery – One Woman Show: Niki Gulley

Nov. 1st – Nov. 30th 

Gallery hours: Saturdays: 9 a.m. – Noon Sundays: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. 

1928 Ross Avenue Dallas, Texas 75201 

(214) 220-2727 

firstchurchdallas.org/goodrich-gallery-calendar-of-artists/ 

firstchurchdallas.org

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If you're interested in joining us on one of our upcoming Art Treks or Foodie Treks to Iceland or Tuscany, please let us know. Spaces fill up quickly!

Iceland - Aug. 2020

Foodie Trek - Tuscany - Oct. 2020

Paris - May 2021

Portugal - Sept. 2021

For more information on upcoming Treks, please visit http://www.ArtTreks.org.

Painting and Photographing in Oia, Greece with Niki Gulley and Scott Williams

Greece Art Trek:  Oia, Santorini

SOLD • 9" x 12" textured oil painting by Niki Gulley

Just Sold! With so much beautiful scenery, it was hard to decide on a subject, but a couple of the painters chose this iconic view of the windmills and bleached architecture contrasted against the cobalt blue skies and waters below. Meanwhile the photographers climbed every nook and cranny in town in search for the perfect shot, and others chose to shop or relax with a snack, soaking in the gorgeous view over the caldera.

One of my student's easels with their completed painting overlooking Oia in the background.

Please check out my website at NikiGulley.com, NikiGulley.com to see more of my contemporary impressionist oil paintings.

E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on her travel palette knife paintings.

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If you're interested in joining us on one of upcoming Art Treks, please let us know. Spaces fill up quickly!

Iceland - Sept. 2020

Tuscany Foodie Trek - Oct. 2020

For more information on upcoming Art Treks, please visit http://www.ArtTreks.org.

New "Gondola Sunrise" by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

"Gondola Sunrise" Venice ©2019 Niki Gulley

SOLD • 10" x 20" textured oil painting

Just Sold! Rising before the crack of dawn to enjoy St. Mark's Square before the mad rush during Carnivalé, I set up my easel along the lagoon to capture the iconic scenery and gorgeous sunrise. Luckily Mother Nature did not disappoint and the sky was filled with magical pinks, golds and oranges. I love the stack of gondolas resting along the shore just waiting to be taken out for ride. Working quickly to capture the light as it sparkles against the water, I created this piece with palette knife and a lot of oil paint so that it is filled with texture, color and movement.

To see more of my travel paintings, visit nikigulley.com.

Or, E-mail Niki Gulley for more details.

***

If you're interested in joining us on one of our upcoming Art Treks or Foodie Treks to Scotland, Tuscany, Venice, Greece or Iceland, please let us know. Spaces fill up quickly!

Venice Carnivalé - Feb. 2020

Greece - May 2020

Iceland - Sept. 2020

Foodie Trek - Tuscany - Oct. 2020

For more information on upcoming Art Treks, please visit http://www.ArtTreks.org.

New "Strolling the Canals" in Venice by Impasto Painter Niki Gulley

"Strolling the Canals," Venice ©2019 Niki Gulley

9" x 12" textured oil painting

I painted this piece on location during our Art Trek we taught in Venice while their infamous Carnival celebration was taking place. Since St. Mark's Square can get overrun with tourists, we chose to set up our easels along a side street to enjoy the peacefulness and beauty of the city. I love the magical light that comes flooding in through the canals and is so distinctive of Venice. It is such a romantic city and I wanted to capture this couple strolling along hand in hand, setting the mood of this enchanted city.

To see more of my travel paintings, visit nikigulley.com.

Or, E-mail Niki Gulley for more details.

***

If you're interested in joining us on one of our upcoming Art Treks or Foodie Treks to Scotland, Tuscany, Venice, Greece or Iceland, please let us know. Spaces fill up quickly!

Scotland - Aug. 2019

Foodie Trek - Tuscany - Oct. 2019

Venice Carnivalé - Feb. 2020

Greece - May 2020

Iceland - Sept. 2020

Foodie Trek - Tuscany - Oct. 2020

For more information on upcoming Art Treks, please visit http://www.ArtTreks.org.

New "Gondola Ride II" Oil Painting by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

"Gondola Ride II," Venice ©2019 Niki Gulley

12" x 9" oil painting

I painted this piece on location during our Art Trek we taught in Venice while their infamous Carnival celebration was taking place. Since St. Mark's Square can get overrun with tourists, we chose to set up our easels along a side street to enjoy the peacefulness and beauty of the city. I love the magical light that comes flooding in through the canals and is so distinctive of Venice. The simple brick bridge and the one yellow building in the distance sets a perfect backdrop to the gondolier rowing his enchanted passengers through the romantic back canals.

To see more of my travel paintings, visit nikigulley.com.

Or, E-mail Niki Gulley for more details.

***

If you're interested in joining us on one of our upcoming Art Treks or Foodie Treks to Scotland, Tuscany, Venice, Greece or Iceland, please let us know. Spaces fill up quickly!

Scotland - Aug. 2019

Foodie Trek - Tuscany - Oct. 2019

Venice Carnivalé - Feb. 2020

Greece - May 2020

Iceland - Sept. 2020

Foodie Trek - Tuscany - Oct. 2020

For more information on upcoming Art Treks, please visit http://www.ArtTreks.org.

New "Gondola Ride II" Oil Painting by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

"Gondola Ride II," Venice ©2019 Niki Gulley

12" x 9" oil painting

I painted this piece on location during our Art Trek we taught in Venice while their infamous Carnival celebration was taking place. Since St. Mark's Square can get overrun with tourists, we chose to set up our easels along a side street to enjoy the peacefulness and beauty of the city. I love the magical light that comes flooding in through the canals and is so distinctive of Venice. The simple brick bridge and the one yellow building in the distance sets a perfect backdrop to the gondolier rowing his enchanted passengers through the romantic back canals.

To see more of my travel paintings, visit nikigulley.com.

Or, E-mail Niki Gulley for more details.

***

If you're interested in joining us on one of our upcoming Art Treks or Foodie Treks to Scotland, Tuscany, Venice, Greece or Iceland, please let us know. Spaces fill up quickly!

Scotland - Aug. 2019

Foodie Trek - Tuscany - Oct. 2019

Venice Carnivalé - Feb. 2020

Greece - May 2020

Iceland - Sept. 2020

Foodie Trek - Tuscany - Oct. 2020

For more information on upcoming Art Treks, please visit http://www.ArtTreks.org.

New Venice Palette Knife Painting by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

"First Ride of the Day," Venice ©2019 Niki Gulley

SOLD • 10" x 20" textured oil painting

Just Sold! Painted on location in Venice, this morning I set up my easel along the lagoon to capture the iconic scenery and magical morning light. I love the silhouette of the lone gondola rowing its first passengers of the day through the canals. Working quickly to capture the light as it sparkles against the water, I created this piece with palette knife and a lot of oil paint so that it is filled with texture, color and movement.

To see more of my travel paintings, visit nikigulley.com.

Or, E-mail Niki Gulley for more details.

***

If you're interested in joining us on one of our upcoming Art Treks or Foodie Treks to Scotland, Tuscany, Venice, Greece or Iceland, please let us know. Spaces fill up quickly!

Scotland - Aug. 2019

Foodie Trek - Tuscany - Oct. 2019

Venice Carnivalé - Feb. 2020

Greece - May 2020

Iceland - Sept. 2020

Foodie Trek - Tuscany - Oct. 2020

For more information on upcoming Art Treks, please visit http://www.ArtTreks.org.

New "Sunrise in St. Mark's Square" Oil Painting by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

"Sunrise in St. Mark's Square" Venice ©2019 Niki Gulley

12" x 16" oil painting

I painted this piece on location in Venice during our Art Trek we taught in Venice while their infamous Carnival celebration was taking place. Since St. Mark's Square can get overrun with tourists, we chose to get up with sunrise to enjoy the beauty of the city and the peacefulness of those early morning hours. I love the magical light that comes flooding in from the lagoon and is so distinctive of Venice. Fortunately, I got set up in time to capture the glow from the gas lamps, too, before they went out as daylight approached, adding to the mysterious quality of the plaza. Against a backdrop of the Doge's Palace, a few people stroll across the square and signal the energy of the day that is to come.

To see more of my travel paintings, visit nikigulley.com.

Or, E-mail Niki Gulley for more details.

***

If you're interested in joining us on one of our upcoming Art Treks or Foodie Treks to Scotland, Tuscany, Venice, Greece or Iceland, please let us know. Spaces fill up quickly!

Scotland - Aug. 2019

Foodie Trek - Tuscany - Oct. 2019

Venice Carnivalé - Feb. 2020

Greece - May 2020

Iceland - Sept. 2020

Foodie Trek - Tuscany - Oct. 2020

For more information on upcoming Art Treks, please visit http://www.ArtTreks.org.

New "Gondola Sunrise" by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

"Gondola Sunrise" Venice ©2019 Niki Gulley

10" x 20" textured oil painting

Rising before the crack of dawn to enjoy St. Mark's Square before the mad rush during Carnivalé, I set up my easel along the lagoon to capture the iconic scenery and gorgeous sunrise. Luckily Mother Nature did not disappoint and the sky was filled with magical pinks, golds and oranges. I love the stack of gondolas resting along the shore just waiting to be taken out for ride. Working quickly to capture the light as it sparkles against the water, I created this piece with palette knife and a lot of oil paint so that it is filled with texture, color and movement.

To see more of my travel paintings, visit nikigulley.com.

Or, E-mail Niki Gulley for more details.

***

If you're interested in joining us on one of our upcoming Art Treks or Foodie Treks to Scotland, Tuscany, Venice, Greece or Iceland, please let us know. Spaces fill up quickly!

Scotland - Aug. 2019

Foodie Trek - Tuscany - Oct. 2019

Venice Carnivalé - Feb. 2020

Greece - May 2020

Iceland - Sept. 2020

Foodie Trek - Tuscany - Oct. 2020

For more information on upcoming Art Treks, please visit http://www.ArtTreks.org.

Plein Air Painting and Photographing in Santorini, Greece with Niki Gulley and Scott Williams

Day 4, Afternoon - Greece Art Trek:  Oia, Santorini

SOLD • 9" x 12" textured oil painting by Niki Gulley

Just Sold! With so much beautiful scenery, it was hard to decide on a subject, but a couple of the painters chose this iconic view of the windmills and bleached architecture contrasted against the cobalt blue skies and waters below. Meanwhile the photographers climbed every nook and cranny in town in search for the perfect shot, and others chose to shop or relax with a snack, soaking in the gorgeous view over the caldera.

Please check out my website at NikiGulley.com to see more of my contemporary impressionistic paintings.

E-mail - Niki Gulley

Painting and Photographing Sunset in Santorini with Niki Gulley and Scott Williams

"Oia Sunset" © 2017 Niki  Gulley • Greece Art Trek:  Oia, Santorini

SOLD • 7" x 5" oil painting by Niki Gulley

Just Sold! I painted this small oil on location in Santorini during our Greece Art Trek. Since we only had about 15 minutes to capture the actual sun setting, we had to sketch the scene in advance, anticipate how the light might look, and pre-mix our golden colors. Then as the sun was dropping, we quickly had to paint those warm reflected lights on the buildings and the water and the golden glow in the sky. While challenging, it was a lot of fun and such a beautiful setting to paint! Capping the evening off, we had a delicious dinner in town at the most picturesque garden restaurant and relived the highlights of the day.

Our photographers staking out their spots to shoot sunset.

Dinner that night.

If you'd like to join us on one of our upcoming Art Treks, check out ArtTreks.org for details.

Please check out my website at NikiGulley.com to see more of my contemporary impressionistic paintings.

E-mail - Niki Gulley

"Paris in June" Oil Painting by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

"Paris in June" ©2017 Niki Gulley

SOLD • 12" x 9" oil painting

Just Sold! On the first day of our Paris Art Trek, the sun was shining and it was a lovely 80 degrees. A perfect way to start our trip! In the morning, we went up in the Eiffel Tower and enjoyed the amazing views of the city. That afternoon, we painted in a quiet park next to the tower while the photographers shot around the city, and we all convened that night for a delicious Parisian dinner.

If you'd like more information or a brochure on one of our upcoming Plein Air Painting and Photography Workshops, please let me know. For more details, e-mail Niki Gulley or go to ArtTreks.org.

Please visit nikigulley.com to see more of my impressionistic plein air oil paintings.

"Afternoon Laundry" from Burano, Italy by Niki Gulley

"Afternoon Laundry," Burano, Italy

SOLD • 7" x 5" • textured oil painting by Niki Gulley

Just sold! On the second day of our Venice Art Trek, we headed to the islands of Murano and Burano. First Murano, famous for its beautiful glass, to see a glass blowing demonstration and tour the museum. Then, onto Burano which is known as a fishing community (and for the homemade lace that they make there), and to help the fisherman find their houses while coming back from sea, they painted their homes every color of the rainbow. With the picturesque canals and so many great colored buildings to choose from, it's hard to pick a single subject matter! We were drawn to this quiet location, however, and the vibrant blue stucco wall with that morning's laundry being hung out to dry screamed to be painted. Today I chose to work with thick oil paint and palette knife to capture the rough surface of the walls, resulting in a final painting which is loaded with texture and color.

Painting and photographing in Burano.

If you'd like to join us on one of our upcoming Art Treks, please let me know. For more details, E-mail Niki@NikiGulley.com or go to nikigulley.com/artreks.

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Just Sold - "Balcony with a View" Palette Knife Oil Painting by Niki Gulley

Day 3, Greece Art Trek:  Santorini

SOLD • 12" x 9" textured oil painting by Niki Gulley

On the third day of our Greece Art Trek, we flew to Santorini and gawked at the amazing view from our hotel overlooking the caldera. Our painters set up their easels right there since the scenery was so beautiful, while the photographers toured through town, shooting the white washed architecture and fantastic views of the ocean below. I chose this vantage of the potted succulent set against the vivid blue water and white stucco balcony. With several clouds in the sky, everything had a nice soft light that created subtle shadows, intense colors and a cool breeze, making it such a pleasant day to paint.

Taking a little time out to enjoy the view and sample the Greek wines, which are quite tasty!

Next summer we will be leading an Art Trek to Paris and Provence, France so if you've always dreamed of painting, photographing and sightseeing during lavender and sunflower season in France, and following in the footsteps of Monet, Van Gogh and Cezanne, please join us for this amazing trip! Details will be coming soon on nikigulley.com/artreks.

Please check out my website at NikiGulley.com to see more of my contemporary impressionistic paintings.

E-mail - Niki Gulley

Day 5, Greece Art Trek with Niki Gulley and Scott Williams - Sunset Cruise

Day 5, Sunset Boat Cruise - Greece Art Trek

8" x 10" oil painting by Niki Gulley

That afternoon we rode the cable cars to the port below and caught a boat cruise that ferried us across the bay and around the island at sunset. Stopping at the volcano, some of our group hiked to the top, which was quite intriguing with its sci-fi type lava rock. Meanwhile some of us pulled out our paints and sketched the scenery around us. I particularly liked the casual posture and conversation of these two ladies who were part of our group, so I chose them for my subject. Both were wearing their new hats, which glowed in the sunlight. With just an hour to paint, all we could do is loosely capture a particular feeling. A fun challenge!

Next we stopped at a hot spring for anyone who wanted to swim. And, finally we cruised around the island enjoying the view from the water while the sunset on the horizon, sipping some Greek wines and nibbling on some local meats and cheeses. A great end to the day!

Watching sunset from the boat cruise.

Next summer we will be leading an Art Trek to Spain and the following year we will be headed to Tuscany, England and Ireland, so if you've always dreamed of painting, photographing and sightseeing in Europe, please join us for one of these amazing trip! Details will be coming soon on nikigulley.com/artreks.

Please check out my website at NikiGulley.com, NikiGulley.com to see more of my contemporary impressionist oil paintings.

Or, if you are in the Denver, CO area this weekend, I will be exhibiting at the Cheesman Park Art Fest.

Cheesman Park Art Fest 
Sat. July 25 • 10am – 9pm
Sun. July 26 • 10am – 9pm
Denver, CO
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E-mail Niki Gulley for more information.