lavender field painting

Commissioned Lavender Painting by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

February 17, 2024

SOLD • 20″ x 30″ textured acrylic painting

Here’s another one of the commissions I completed this winter for my Dallas collectors. It was inspired from our Art Trek together to Provence this past summer, and this striking abbey we visited surrounded by heavenly lavender blooms. I love making people happy and bringing them joy! I’m so glad to hear that they adore their new painting and wake up being reminded of this beautiful memory every day.

Please check out my website at NikiGulley.com, NikiGulley.com to see more of my impressionistic palette knife paintings.

E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on her contemporary floral paintings.

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If you’ve always dreamed of painting, photographing and sightseeing in Europe, please join us for one of these amazing trips! Details are available on ArtTreks.org.

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Painting in Provence with Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

February 5, 2024

24″ x 36″ textured acrylic painting on canvas

Right before we started leading our Provence Art Trek, we had a few days to scout the landscape and paint and photograph the beautiful countryside. This morning I set up my easel to paint this peaceful, pastoral scene filled with poppies, lavender and golden wheat. What a treat! Working from my sketch and photos back in my studio, I created this larger version of this colorful dream-filled landscape. I hope you get lost and can escape gazing into it!

Heavenly Valley will be on display at:

“Postcards from Abroad – How Artistic Spouses See the World”

Two Person Show Featuring Niki Gulley and Scott Williams
January 8 – February 22, 2024

Viewing hours – 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. – Monday through Thursday

Tuesdays until 8:00 p.m. (except 5^th Tuesday)

Opening Reception – Thurs., Jan. 18, 2024 – 7 to 9 pm
RSVP not required, but please let me know if you can make it so that we have enough food and wine!

Keller Town Hall
1100 Bear Creek Pkwy.
Keller, TX 76248
http://www.cityofkeller.com/publicarts

E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on her Provence and lavender field paintings.

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

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Next year we will be leading a Foodie Trek to Spain and Tuscany, and an Art Trek to Iceland, so if you’ve always dreamed of painting, photographing and sightseeing in Europe, please join us for one of these amazing trips! Details are available on ArtTreks.org.

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New Lavender Field Painting by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

August 15, 2023

20″ x 10″ textured acrylic painting on canvas by Niki Gulley

I painted “Radiating Aromas II” on location while my husband and I were visiting Provence, searching for the perfect lavender field to capture on film and canvas. I loved how these beautiful rows led to the stone farm house with its terra cotta roof in the distance, so typical of the French countryside. The sky was a little hazy that morning, but I thought this was the perfect setting to channel my inner Van Gogh and have some fun with my strokes around the sun. After all, I was near the area that inspired Starry Night! Repeating those circular patterns in the tree line and emphasizing the curve of the purple plantings, help tie background and foreground together to create a harmony and uplifting feeling to the finished painting.

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

E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on her textured lavender paintings.

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New “Purple Harvest III” Gorgeous Flower Field in Provence by Niki Gulley

August 11, 2023

16″ x 20″ textured acrylic painting on canvas by Niki Gulley

My husband and I recently were teaching and leading an Art Trek in Provence, and we were able to spend a couple of extra days exploring the area before everyone joined us. While in pursuit of the perfect lavender field to paint and photograph, we came across this gorgeous field of purple / pink blooms, which we found out later was Clary Sage. The flowers were just breathtaking and stretched for what seemed like miles. Finding a tiny bit of shade, I set up my easel and went to work capturing all of that royal glory. And, it was a good thing I painted it when I did because the following week, my shade tree was roped off! I hope you, too, can experience the beauty of this joyful place.

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 textured lavender paintings.

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Painting in Provence with Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

August 10, 2023

SOLD • 16″ x 20″ textured oil painting by Niki Gulley

Just sold! Right before we started leading our Provence Art Trek, we had a few days to scout the landscape and paint and photograph the beautiful countryside. This morning I set up my easel to paint this peaceful, pastoral scene filled with poppies, lavender and golden wheat. What a treat!

E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on her Provence and lavender field paintings.

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

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Aromatic Lavender Field Painting by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

August 9, 2023

16″ x 20″ textured acrylic painting on canvas by Niki Gulley

On a trip to Provence this summer, I set up my easel by this gorgeous lavender field. The color and aroma explosion were out of this world – a painter’s and photographer’s dream come true. Words can’t even describe how special that moment was! I wanted to focus on the perfectly planted purple rows, as perspective lines converge, leading you to this joyful spot. I hope you can smell the amazing scents and feel your spirits lifted while gazing into this scene.

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 textured lavender paintings.

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Last Day, Provence Art Trek with Niki Gulley and Scott Williams

August 3, 2023

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

Day 7, Provence Art Trek:

Plein Air Painting and Photography Workshop
with Niki Gulley and Scott Williams

On the last day of our Provence Art Trek, everyone had a free day to choose how they wanted to spend their time. Some decided to stay right at our b and b, either just relaxing at the pool or taking advantage of the massage therapist on site. Meanwhile the photographers explored the nearby area and a few others wanted to visit the l’Occitane facility nearby. I drove that group for a tour of their perfume facilities, and set up my easel to paint this beautiful courtyard scene of the lavender while they shopped.

That evening we gathered for one final delicious dinner together. Having formed new friendships and enjoyed wonderful memories from the trip, our Provence Art Trek had come to a bittersweet end.

E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on her Provence and lavender field paintings.

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

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Next summer we will be leading a Foodie Trek to Spain and Tuscany, and an Art Trek to Iceland, so if you’ve always dreamed of painting, photographing and sightseeing in Europe, please join us for one of these amazing trips! Details are available on ArtTreks.org.

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Day 6, Provence Art Trek with Niki Gulley and Scott Williams

August 2, 2023

SOLD • 12″ x 9″ textured acrylic painting

Day 6, Provence Art Trek: the Luberon

Plein Air Painting and Photography Workshop
with Niki Gulley and Scott Williams

After a peaceful day in the countryside, we headed to the Luberon hill towns today. Starting our journey at the Abbey de Senanque, some of our group toured the twelfth century sanctuary’s interior, while others painted and photographed the lavender fields and grounds surrounding the abbey. Next we traveled to the red and gold colored town of Roussillon, known for its ochre cliffs. Filled with picturesque views, art galleries, restaurants and interesting shops, everyone enjoyed having some free time to wander before we took off for the Pont Julien bridge.

The Roman bridge, dating from 3 BC and constructed without mortar, is an architectural marvel that was still driven on until 2005! After surveying the bridge, we headed back to our b and b. Dinner that night was traditional Provencal fare, including fresh vegetables, fish, meats, and goat cheeses loaded with delicious sauces, garlic and butter. Yum!

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Please check out my website at NikiGulley.com, NikiGulley.com to see more of my impressionistic palette knife paintings.

E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on her contemporary floral paintings.

Painting and Photographing Lavender Fields in Provence with Niki Gulley and Scott Williams

August 1, 2023

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

Provence Art Trek: Lavender Fields

Day 5, Provence Art Trek: Lavender Fields

Plein Air Painting and Photography Workshop
with Niki Gulley and Scott Williams

Just Sold! On our Provence Art Trek this year, we set up our easels in this gorgeous lavender field. The color and aroma explosion were out of this world – a painter’s and photographer’s dream come true. Words can’t even describe how special that moment was! Here you can see a couple of my students and their beautiful paintings.

Next year we will be leading a Foodie Trek to Spain and Tuscany, and an Art Trek to Iceland. So, if you’ve always dreamed of painting, photographing and sightseeing in Europe, please join us for one of these amazing trips! Visit ArtTreks.org for details.

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 textured lavender paintings.

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“Diagonal Patterns” Palette Knife Lavender Field Painting by Niki Gulley

November 19, 2019

SOLD • 9″ x 12″ textured oil painting

Just sold through the Good Art Company Gallery! I painted “Diagonal Patterns” on location in Provence during our Plein Air Painting and Photography Art Trek Workshop my husband and I led in France. The lavender fields were amazing, and stretched as far as the eye could see! I wanted to focus on these perfectly planted purple rows, contrasted against the vibrant yellow sunflowers in the distance. I loved how those colors popped next to each other! I chose to lower the horizon line so that I could include these amazing clouds drifting by in diagonal patterns that mimicked the lavender aisles. That also gave the painting an idea of space so that you could sense the fragrant purple beauties stretching for miles. Painted with palette knife and thick oil paint, the final image is loaded with color, texture and movement!

The Good Art Company Gallery – goodartcompany.com/gac/.

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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.

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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.