Art Treks – Page 21

Maple Treetops Palette Knife Painting by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

September 24, 2018

SOLD • 9″ x 12″ textured oil painting

Just Sold! Painted on location, I was drawn to the striking reds and oranges of the maple treetops contrasted against the vivid turquoise sky. There was so much energy in the colors and the breeze blowing through the leaves, that I had to capture that feeling. Using diagonal strokes and a lot of paint with my palette knife, this piece is filled with joy, color and movement.

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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!

Cinque Terre and Lake Como, Italy – September 14 – 23 /2018

Fall in New England – Oct. 2018

Spain – May 2019

Ireland – Aug. 2019

Scotland – Aug. 2019

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

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E-mail Niki Gulley with any questions.

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

Painting and Photographing in Stowe, VT with Niki Gulley and Scott Williams

September 21, 2018

SOLD • 9″ x 12″ textured oil painting

Vermont Fall Foliage Art Trek with Niki Gulley and Scott Williams

Day 5 – Stowe, VT

Just Sold! On the last day of our New England Fall Foliage Art Trek that my husband, Scott Williams, and I taught, we painters stayed right at our b&b to capture the beautiful views of fall foliage in all its splendor. This scenic overlook filled with rolling crimson and gold hills, framing steep mountain peaks was breathtaking! While we painted, everyone else went into Stowe to shop, explore and photograph some more. After a wonderful morning and lunch, we said our good-byes and hoped to meet again soon on a future Art Trek.

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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!

Cinque Terre and Lake Como, Italy – September 14 – 23 /2018

Fall in New England – Oct. 2018

Spain – May 2019

Ireland – Aug. 2019

Scotland – Aug. 2019

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

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E-mail Niki Gulley with any questions.

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

“Autumn Concerto” Fall Foliage Palette Knife Painting by Niki Gulley

September 19, 2018

16″ x 20″ textured oil painting

After we finished teaching our New England Fall Foliage Art Trek, my husband, Scott Williams, and I stayed in beautiful Vermont for another week. Each day we ventured out to capture the beautiful fall foliage on canvas and film before its intensity faded.

I painted these colorful birch trees on location with the fall hues emerging in all of their glory. I loved this grove of trunks that twisted and turned, slicing bright white through the tangle of autumn leaves. Painted over several mornings, the air was crisp but the sun made for beautiful painting conditions that illuminated the subject and warmed the air. I hope you, too, can feel the thrill of being surrounded by nature on a perfect fall day.

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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!

Cinque Terre and Lake Como, Italy – September 14 – 23 /2018

Fall in New England – Oct. 2018

Spain – May 2019

Ireland – Aug. 2019

Scotland – Aug. 2019

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

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E-mail Niki Gulley with any questions.

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

Vermont Fall Foliage Art Trek with Niki Gulley and Scott Williams

September 17, 2018

SOLD • 12″ x 9″ textured oil painting

Vermont Fall Foliage Art Trek with Niki Gulley and Scott Williams

Day 3, Morning Location – Northfield, VT

Just Sold! On the third day of our New England Fall Foliage Art Trek that my husband and I led, we checked out of our lodging in Woodstock and headed to Northfield, home of 5 different covered bridges. We set up our easels near the first bridge, attracted to its bright red wood, surrounded by the gorgeous fall foliage. Meanwhile the photographers and the tourists visited the other 5 bridges to take photographs and explore, and meet back with us for lunch. What a fun and challenging way to spend a beautiful morning capturing its beauty.

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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!

Cinque Terre and Lake Como, Italy – September 14 – 23 /2018

Fall in New England – Oct. 2018

Spain – May 2019

Ireland – Aug. 2019

Scotland – Aug. 2019

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

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E-mail Niki Gulley with any questions.

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

Day 4, Ireland Art Trek with Niki Gulley and Scott Williams

September 10, 2018

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

Day 4: Ireland ART TREK
Cliffs of Moher

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

Just sold! On the fourth morning of our Ireland Art Trek, we explored the exotic Cliffs of Moher. Unfortunately, we received some of that Irish sunshine and only got in a quick glimpse before the sideways rain and wind got the best of us. Rather than let a few raindrops stop us, I put my easel in my lap in the van and created this view of the cliffs in between storms. It turned out to be a great day! That night we dined again on a delicious seafood dinner at a cozy garden restaurant nearby.

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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!

FULL – Tuscany, Italy – Sept 7-15, 2018

Cinque Terre and Lake Como, Italy – September 14 – 23 /2018

Fall in New England – Oct. 2018

Ireland – Aug. 2019

Scotland – Aug. 2019

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

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E-mail Niki Gulley with any questions.

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

“Fall Majesty” Palette Knife Painting by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

August 31, 2018

SOLD • 16″ x 20″ textured oil painting

Just sold! Painted on location during our fall foliage tour, I was drawn to this beautiful mountain overlook with the autumn colors glowing in all of their glory. The brilliant golden aspen leaves contrasted against the cobalt violet hills in the distance, created an excitement and energy. The rainbow of foliage in-between also added to the joy of being surrounded by nature on a perfect October day.

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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!

Cinque Terre and Lake Como, Italy – September 14 – 23 /2018

Fall in New England – Oct. 2018

Ireland – Aug. 2019

Scotland – Aug. 2019

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

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E-mail Niki Gulley with any questions.

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

“Autumn Concerto III” Palette Knife Painting by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

August 24, 2018

SOLD • 12″ x16″ textured oil painting

Just Sold! Painted on location, I returned again to capture this beautiful birch grove. This time I pulled in even closer to concentrate on the light and shadows of the crisp, white trunks. Getting in tighter created more of an abstract composition and I could focus on the rhythm and harmony of the shapes of the branches and foliage, while also capturing the beautiful sounds of the leaves rustling to nature’s morning symphony.

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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!

Cinque Terre and Lake Como, Italy – September 14 – 23 /2018

Fall in New England – Oct. 2018

Ireland – Aug. 2019

Scotland – Aug. 2019

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

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E-mail Niki Gulley with any questions.

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

Visiting Montepulciano and Wine Tasting in Tuscany with Niki Gulley and Scott Williams

June 21, 2018

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

Day 2: TUSCANY ART TREK – Montepulciano

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

Just Sold! On the second day of our Tuscany Art Trek, we set up our easels at a scenic overlook in Montepulciano while the photographers went exploring. The view of the valley below is gorgeous with miles of olive groves and vineyards stretching to the horizon. I chose to paint the blue-domed duomo below set amid the rolling hills and perfectly planted rows about to be harvested. In the afternoon, we visited two wineries and sampled some amazing red wines and the region’s prized Vin Santo. Another fantastic day in Tuscany!

If you’d like to join us on one of our Plein Air Painting and Photography Workshops or Foodie Treks, please let me know. Check out ArtTreks.org for details.

E-mail me at Niki@NikiGulley.com for more information.

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To see more of my contemporary landscape paintings and plein air oil paintings, visit NikiGulley.com.

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

May 25, 2018

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.

Just Sold – Palette Knife Oil Painting of Stowe, VT by Niki Gulley

May 9, 2018

Just SOLD • 12″ x 9″ textured oil painting

Vermont Fall Foliage Art Trek with Niki Gulley and Scott Williams

Day 5 – Stowe, VT

During our New England Fall Foliage Art Trek that my husband, Scott Williams, and I taught, we painted this gorgeous valley in Stowe, VT with its iconic church nestled amongst the vibrant foliage. Painted with palette knife and oil paint, this canvas is loaded with textured, color and movement!

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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!

FULL – Croatia and Slovenia – May 9 – 17 (or with extended 4 days May 9 – 21 /2018

Tuscany, Italy – Sept 7-15, 2018

Cinque Terre and Lake Como, Italy – September 14 – 23 /2018

Fall in New England – Oct. 2018

Ireland – Aug. 2019

Scotland – Aug. 2019

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

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E-mail Niki Gulley with any questions.

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