Visiting the Alhambra Palace with Niki Gulley and Scott Williams

Day 3 - Granada, Spain: Andalusia Art Trek

"Morning Shadows in the Rose Garden" • 12" x 9" oil painting by Niki Gulley

Plein Air Painting and Photography Workshop Led by Niki Gulley and Scott Williams

On the third day of our Spain Art Trek, we visited the Alhambra palace, one of the world’s true architectural marvels and the seat of power from Moorish to Christian rule, dating back to the 14th century. This stunning fortress is the culmination of Moorish design and has some of the best maintained late-Medieval gardens. The Generalife grounds were so gorgeous, bursting with cascading roses and dramatically lit pathways that we set up our easels there to paint while the photographers and tourists toured more of the grounds. Later that day, we met for lunch and continued our tour of the Alcazar.

Part of our Art Trek group in front of the Alhambra Palace.

For more information on upcoming European Foodie or Plein-Air Painting and Photography Art Treks workshops led by Niki Gulley and Scott Williams, please visit http://www.arttreks.org.

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For more information on "Morning Shadows in the Rose Garden," please contact my new gallery:

Brandon Jacobs Gallery

319 East 55th Street

Kansas City, MO

BrandonJacobsGallery.com

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

E-mail Niki Gulley for more information.

Spanish Portal..Watercolor..Texas Artist..Rae Andrews

This watercolor is on a Crescent Watercolor Board. It is presented unframed

Spanish Portal

15" x 20"

$300 Plus S/H

Prints of this image are also available through Fine Art America

https://fineartamerica.com/featured/spanish-portal-rae-andrews.html?newartwork=true

I took photos of this one in stages.. I often get asked how I keep such clean colors.. well I keep a lot of the white paper showing in all my works if I can and no, I don’t use masking fluid (or very rarely).

I simply work in stages ..in  SPANISH PORTAL 

 I worked the foliage first, and embellished the foreground with some pot plants..  here are my progress photos.

The pathway behind the gate gets more shadows and foliage on it, and I finish off with a small splatter of paint in the foreground to break the entryway up a little.

I find this method of painting a more complicated scene easier to control. Just sorting the painting into sections, and I can keep the white of the paper pristine this way as well.

Thanks for visiting..

Rae teaches European Workshops in all mediums.

Contact her through this blog or via her website

raeandrews.com

Painting and Photographing Don Quixote's Windmills with Niki Gulley and Scott Williams

Day 2 - La Mancha, Spain: Andalusia Art Trek

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

Plein Air Painting and Photography Workshop Led by Niki Gulley and Scott Williams

Just Sold! After a day and half in Toledo, we headed to La Mancha, following in Don Quixote's footsteps. Larger than life and perched on this steep cliff overlooking the surrounding farmland, everyone had a great time trying to capture the giants on canvas or film. After finishing, we drove onto our next destination, Granada, and checked into our hotel. That evening we dined on an 18 course authentic Andalusian dinner while our host taught us all about Spanish foods, customs, wines and sherries. Another fun-filled day and a great way to end the evening!

Painting windmills in La Mancha

Next summer we will be leading three different Art Treks to Spain, England and Ireland. So if you've always dreamed of painting, photographing and sightseeing in Europe, please join us for one of these amazing trips! See details at ArtTreks.org.

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

E-mail Niki Gulley for more information.

Andalusia Art Trek with Niki Gulley and Scott Williams: Toledo

Day 1, Afternoon - Toledo, Spain: Andalusia Art Trek

"Dappled Light" • Sold

12" x 9" oil painting by Niki Gulley

Plein Air Painting and Photography Workshop Led by Niki Gulley and Scott Williams

After lunch on the first day of our Spain Art Trek, we gave everyone free time to explore the city. Some visited the Cathedral, some toured the el Greco art museum, others shopped and some painted. 

I set up my easel in this peaceful garden shaded by these massive trees and painted the colorful architecture in the distance and the beautiful dappled light raking across the scene. That evening we dined on a gourmet tapas meal of scallops wrapped in bacon with lobster sauce, duck and strawberry salad, beef tenderloin with grilled asparagus, smoked octopus and assorted desserts. Delicious and a perfect ending to a fun-filled day!

Dinner in Toledo

Next summer we will be leading Art Treks to Italy and Croatia / Slovenia. So if you've always dreamed of painting, photographing and sightseeing in Europe, please join us for one of these amazing trips! See details at ArtTreks.org.

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

E-mail Niki Gulley for more information.

Andalusia, Spain Art Trek with Niki Gulley and Scott Williams

Day 7 • Sevilla, Spain: Andalusia Art Trek

9" x 12" oil painting by Niki Gulley

Plein Air Painting and Photography Workshop Led by Niki aGulley and Scott Williams

On the last day of our Spain Art Trek, we visited Plaza de España, a Moorish paradisiacal gathering place with a half mile of tiled fountains, pavilions, ponds and lush plantings. Some of my painters captured the river and bridges flowing through the center of the park, while others focused more on the unusual architectural elements. After shooting the area, the photographers and tourists continued on to visit more of the city, and we met up that evening to catch a Flamenco concert. Filled with haunting refrains from the Spanish guitar while dancers entertained with rapid, energetic footwork, sweeping movements and mesmerizing gestures, we were so wrapped up in the performance, an hour felt like minutes. For our final night, we treated ourselves to dining outside on a delicious meal with new friends and wonderful memories.

Breakfast from our hotel rooftop in Sevilla

Next summer we will be leading three different Art Treks 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 trips! See details at ArtTreks.org.

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

E-mail Niki Gulley for more information.

Andalusia, Spain Art Trek with Niki Gulley and Scott Williams

Day 6 • Sevilla, Spain: Andalusia Art Trek

Mini orange tree, Sevilla • 12" x 9" oil painting by Niki Gulley

Plein Air Painting and Photography Workshop Led by Niki Gulley and Scott Williams

On our first full day in Sevilla, we visited the exotic Alcazar Palace and Gardens in the morning, stopping for lunch on the way back to the hotel, and then we split up in the afternoon. The rooftop deck from our hotel had such incredible 360 degree views of the city with its interesting mix of modern and medieval architecture, from Moorish minarets and gothic cathedrals to newer residences, that we decided to paint right there. The photographers continued to explore the city while some tourists shopped and others visited the Cathedral, which is the third largest Gothic church in the world. That night we dined on an incredible authentic Andalusian dinner washed down with some tasty local wines - delicious!

Part of our Art Trek group in front of Sevilla's town square • Photo by budding photographer and Art Trek participant Ken Strange

Next summer we will be leading three different Art Treks 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 trips! See details at ArtTreks.org.

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

E-mail Niki Gulley for more information.

Painting, Photographing, and Touring Sevilla, Spain with Scott Williams and Niki Gulley

Sevilla, Spain: Andalusia Art Trek

Mini orange tree, Sevilla • 12" x 9" oil painting by Niki Gulley

Plein Air Painting and Photography Workshop Led by Niki Gulley and Scott Williams

After enjoying Granada, Spain, our Art Trek group continued onto the Moorish city of Sevilla. Full of energy and history, we savored all that the Andalusian capital has to offer, starting with a horse-drawn carriage  ride around the old city, then onto a fabulous dinner, and ending with photographing and viewing the romantic cathedral and city at night.

Carriage rides around Sevilla

Next summer we will be leading three different Art Treks 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 trips! See details at ArtTreks.org.

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

E-mail Niki Gulley for more information.

Spain Art Trek with Niki Gulley and Scott Williams

Day 3 - Granada, Spain: Andalusia Art Trek

7" x 5" oil painting by Niki Gulley

Plein Air Painting and Photography Workshop Led by Niki Gulley and Scott Williams

After visiting the Alhambra grounds during the day, we went for an early dinner of Spanish tapas that evening so that we could experience sunset over the Alhambra palace. What a beautiful sight and a perfect ending to the day!

Sunset over the Alhambra Palace

Next summer we will be leading three different Art Treks 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 trips! See details at ArtTreks.org.

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

E-mail Niki Gulley for more information.

Visiting the Alhambra Palace with Niki Gulley and Scott Williams

Day 3 - Granada, Spain: Andalusia Art Trek

12" x 9" oil painting by Niki Gulley

Plein Air Painting and Photography Workshop Led by Niki Gulley and Scott Williams

On the third day of our Spain Art Trek, we visited the Alhambra palace, one of the world’s true architectural marvels and the seat of power from Moorish to Christian rule, dating back to the 14th century. This stunning fortress is the culmination of Moorish design and has some of the best maintained late-Medieval gardens. The Generalife grounds were so gorgeous, bursting with cascading roses and dramatically lit pathways that we set up our easels there to paint while the photographers and tourists toured more of the grounds. Later that day, we met for lunch and continued our tour of the Alcazar.

Part of our Art Trek group in front of the Alhambra Palace.

Next summer we will be leading three different Art Treks 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 trips! See details at ArtTreks.org.

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

E-mail Niki Gulley for more information.

Painting and Photographing Don Quixote's Windmills with Niki Gulley and Scott Williams

Day 2 - La Mancha, Spain: Andalusia Art Trek

9" x 12" textured oil painting by Niki Gulley

Plein Air Painting and Photography Workshop Led by Niki Gulley and Scott Williams

After a day and half in Toledo, we headed to La Mancha, following in Don Quixote's footsteps. Larger than life and perched on this steep cliff overlooking the surrounding farmland, everyone had a great time trying to capture the giants on canvas or film. After finishing, we drove onto our next destination, Granada, and checked into our hotel. That evening we dined on an 18 course authentic Andalusian dinner while our host taught us all about Spanish foods, customs, wines and sherries. Another fun-filled day and a great way to end the evening!

Painting windmills in La Mancha

Next summer we will be leading three different Art Treks 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 trips! See details at ArtTreks.org.

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

E-mail Niki Gulley for more information.

Andalusia Art Trek with Niki Gulley and Scott Williams: Toledo

Day 1, Afternoon - Toledo, Spain: Andalusia Art Trek

12" x 9" oil painting by Niki Gulley

Plein Air Painting and Photography Workshop Led by Niki Gulley and Scott Williams

After lunch on the first day of our Spain Art Trek, we gave everyone free time to explore the city. Some visited the Cathedral, some toured the el Greco art museum, others shopped and some painted. 

I set up my easel in this peaceful garden shaded by these massive trees and painted the colorful architecture in the distance and the beautiful dappled light raking across the scene. That evening we dined on a gourmet tapas meal of scallops wrapped in bacon with lobster sauce, duck and strawberry salad, beef tenderloin with grilled asparagus, smoked octopus and assorted desserts. Delicious and a perfect ending to a fun-filled day!

Dinner in Toledo

Next summer we will be leading three different Art Treks 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 trips! See details at ArtTreks.org.

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

E-mail Niki Gulley for more information.

Watercolor Workshop in Costa Brava and Barcelona, Spain! With Texas Artist Rae Andrews

Watercolor Workshop in Spain..Costa Brava and Barcelona  September 2016

I will be teaching this wonderful workshop in Spain, Costa Brava and Barcelona September 5th-12th 2016..
Cost $3190 if booked after January 31st 
$200 discount if booked before that date!

The Costa Brava area is very scenic and perfect for the artist in us. Lovely old buildings, charming alleyways and dwellings, floral, coastal areas, boats ..It has it all!
Please go to link below and scroll down to see more details on my workshop.

http://www.frenchescapade.com/trips-painting-spain.html

This tour price includes a seven day stay in hotel , tuition from yours truly, pick up from train station and drop off on departure, all breakfasts, 5 gourmet dinners including drinks, 1 lunch ( as we will be out running around painting), air conditioned van to take us to our chosen destinations with a guide, entry fees to all sites on tour including a wonderful Flamenco show,  no hassle and a chance to mix with like minded artists.

These painting tours are kept small, only 7 - 12 people . Everything is personalized for you.

The only thing you have to pay for is the airfare to and from Barcelona, some lunches and tips and of course your personal spending.

*** To have the hard parts all done for us is a great boon on these trips, and FRENCH ESCAPADE come highly recommended .

So get those paints out and come see Spain with me! 

Your lessons will include plein air painting, some sketching and even some indoor studio painting if desired. 

Students will benefit from demonstrations, showing my loose, colorful style and how I plan a painting. 

Individual attention has always been top priority in my workshops. This is a win, win situation for the budding and more experienced artist. 

**Critiques will also be a daily part of this workshop. 

***Although I will be demonstrating in the watercolor medium, all media is welcome..
After all my travels abroad, I (personally) find this medium, is less hassle to pack.

Contact Jackie Grandchamps for more info or go to the website, and click on CONTACT..

contact@frenchescapade.com

I hope to see you soon, 
Rae

Rae conducts workshops and demonstrations of her techniques in ACRYLICS, PASTELS, OILS, and WATERCOLORS

For more information please contact me at:
rae4art@aol.com

Please visit my Web Site at:
www.yessy.com/raeandrews

or my Blog Site at:
raeandrewsgallery.blogspot.com

Fine art Photography of Spain,Landscape "Rooftop at Can Feixes Deux"by International Photographer Connie Dines

Artful Exposures-One Frame At a Time

 Original Fine Art Photography of Spain,Landscape

  Prints on Paper/Sizes Available
 16"x20" $350.00
 24"x30" $475.00
 30"x40" $600.00
 8"x10" $100.00

 Prints on Gallery Wrapped Canvas
 16"x20"  $350.00
 24"x30" $475.00
 30"x40" $600.00
 8"x10" $100.00

 Click HERE for purchase info

 Visit http://ConnieDines.com to view more of my Fine Art Photography

Visit my new Travel Blog .

Fine art Photography of Spain,Landscape "Rooftop at Can Feixes Deux"by International Photographer Connie Dines

Artful Exposures-One Frame At a Time

Original Fine Art Photography of Spain,Landscape

  Prints on Paper/Sizes Available
 16"x20" $350.00
 24"x30" $475.00
 30"x40" $600.00
 8"x10" $100.00

 Prints on Gallery Wrapped Canvas
 16"x20"  $350.00
 24"x30" $475.00
 30"x40" $600.00
 8"x10" $100.00

 To purchase, contact Connie at conniedines@gmail.com

 Visit http://ConnieDines.com to view more of my Fine Art Photography

Visit my new Travel Blog .

Barcelona Architecture Fine Art Photography "Casa de les Punxes " by International Photographer Connie Dines

                                  ARTFUL EXPOSURES, ONE FRAME AT A TIME 

Casa de les Punxes a modernista design by Cadafalch/Barcelona 

Prints are available in sizes.

 Prices vary depending on medium, please contact me for an estimate at conniedines@gmail.com

To View other available pieces, visit http://artfulexposures.com

"Rooftop at Can Feixes Deux"Fine art Photography of Spain,Landscape by Colorado Photographer Connie Dines

Original Fine Art Photography of Spain,Landscape

  Prints on Paper/Sizes Available
 16"x20" $350.00
 24"x30" $475.00
 30"x40" $600.00
 8"x10" $100.00

 Prints on Gallery Wrapped Canvas
 16"x20"  $350.00
 24"x30" $475.00
 30"x40" $600.00
 8"x10" $100.00

 To purchase, contact Connie at conniedines@gmail.com

 Visit http://ConnieDines.com to view more of my Fine Art Photography

Visit my new Travel Blog .

Fine art Photography of Spain,Landscape "Rooftop at Can Feixes Deux"by International Photographer Connie Dines

Artful Exposures-One Frame At a Time

Original Fine Art Photography of Spain,Landscape

  Prints on Paper/Sizes Available
 16"x20" $350.00
 24"x30" $475.00
 30"x40" $600.00
 8"x10" $100.00

 Prints on Gallery Wrapped Canvas
 16"x20"  $350.00
 24"x30" $475.00
 30"x40" $600.00
 8"x10" $100.00

 To purchase, contact Connie at conniedines@gmail.com

 Visit http://ConnieDines.com to view more of my Fine Art Photography

Visit my new Travel Blog .

Original Fine Art Photography of Spain, Pavers,Architecture "Pavers in Barcelona" by International Photographer Connie Dines

Artful Exposures-One Frame At a Time

Original Fine Art Photography of Spain,Pavers in Barcelona,Spain, Pavers,Architecture

  Prints on Paper/Sizes Available
 16"x20" $350.00
 24"x30" $475.00
 30"x40" $600.00
 8"x10" $100.00

 Prints on Gallery Wrapped Canvas
 16"x20"  $350.00
 24"x30" $475.00
 30"x40" $600.00
 8"x10" $100.00

 To purchase, contact Connie at conniedines@gmail.com

 Visit http://ConnieDines.com to view more of my Fine Art Photography

Visit my new Travel Blog .

Barcelona Architecture Fine Art Photography "Casa de les Punxes " by International Photographer Connie Dines

                                  ARTFUL EXPOSURES, ONE FRAME AT A TIME 

Casa de les Punxes a modernista design by Cadafalch/Barcelona 

Prints are available in sizes.

 Prices vary depending on medium, please contact me for an estimate at conniedines@gmail.com

To View other available pieces, visit http://artfulexposures.com

"Head West Christopher Columbus" Spain,Christopher Columbus,Statue,Motorcycle Fine Art Photography by Colorado Photographer Connie Dines

The ubiquitous moto in Barcelona parked at the base of the Statue of Christopher Columbus

Original Fine Art Photography, Spain,Christopher Columbus,Statue,Motorcycle, Barcelona City

  Prints on Paper/Sizes Available
 16"x20" $350.00
 24"x30" $475.00
 30"x40" $600.00
 8"x10" $100.00

 Prints on Gallery Wrapped Canvas
 16"x20"  $350.00
 24"x30" $475.00
 30"x40" $600.00
 8"x10" $100.00

 To purchase, contact Connie at conniedines@gmail.com

 Visit http://ConnieDines.com to view more of my Fine Art Photography

Visit my new Travel Blog .