photography trips

Painting and Photographing Alsace Wine Towns with Niki Gulley and Scott Williams

December 13, 2022

12″ x 9″ textured acrylic painting on canvas panel

Day 5, Alsace, France Art Trek: Ribeauvillé

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

After a relaxing day in Colmar, we ventured forth on day 5 to visit the next picturesque village on the Alsatian wine route, Ribeauvillé. My painters and I set up in this beautiful park to capture the surrounding beauty while the photographers went in search for the perfect shot and the tourists grabbed the train, which toured the area and gave them some history on the region. I loved all of these colorful planted flowers, so working more loosely and impressionistically today, I set out to capture the joy of the moment.

Gardens in Ribeauvillé

After lunch, we then toured the Trimbach winery to learn about their wine-making process, and of course, sample some of their famous wines. Delicious!

Wine tasting with our group

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Painting Colmar with Niki Gulley – Alsace Art Trek 2022

December 12, 2022

SOLD • 12″ x 9″ textured acrylic painting on canvas panel

Day 4, Alsace, France Art Trek: Colmar

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

Just Sold! On the fourth day of our Alsace Art Trek, it was time to slow down the pace and enjoy our home-base town of Colmar. This city is so enchanting, like something out of a Brothers Grimm fairy tale, that it is hard to narrow down what to paint. I settled on this quiet area along the canals where my painters could sit and take in the beautiful views. Each student found their own unique scene to capture. Meanwhile I actually decided to paint my students sitting on this picturesque bench. Gary with his straw hat looked so dapper that I had to record the moment in acrylic!

While we painted, the photographers and tourists continued to explore every narrow alleyway, historical building and square, picturesque canal and French/German accents indicative of only the Alsatian region. Later that evening, we reconvened for a delicious dinner and to discuss stories from our day.

Photographers posing in Colmar – hard at work!

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

E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on my France painting series.

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Plein Air Painting in France with Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

September 21, 2022

SOLD • 9″ x 12″ textured oil painting on canvas panel

Day 3, Alsace, France Art Trek: Konigsberg Castle and Riquewihr

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

By day 3, our group was over any jet-lag remnants and raring to go, so we packed the day with fun activities! First we explored Konigsberg Castle, a fortress from the Middle Ages that has been completely renovated to its former glory. Next, we visited the Medieval village of Riquewihr, surrounded by vineyards in every direction. After exploring all of the alleyways and shops and grabbing a gourmet lunch, it was time for some wine tasting. Alsace being known for its delicious white wines, we were not disappointed.

Later that day, we returned to Colmar to relax and enjoy another delicious dinner together with new friends while we discussed our adventures from the day.

Dinner in Colmar

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

E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on my France painting series.

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Painting and Photographing in France with Niki Gulley and Scott Williams

September 20, 2022

7″ x 5″ textured acrylic painting on panel

Day 2, Alsace, France Art Trek: Eguisheim

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

After painting and photographing sunrise in Colmar, we headed to the next adorable village, Eguisheim.

Known as one of the most beautiful villages in France, this town does not disappoint! Immaculate flower filled window boxes, a bustling town square and colorful architecture greets you in every direction. Us painters set up around the fountain in the main square to capture the spirit of the city while our photographers and tourists explored the rest of all the town had to offer.

Eguisheim photo by Scott Williams

Our Art Treks group in Eguisheim town square

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

E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on my France painting series.

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

New Colorful French Architecture Painting by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

September 19, 2022

SOLD • 9″ x 12″ textured acrylic painting on canvas panel

Day 2, Alsace, France Art Trek: Sunrise in Colmar

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

Just Sold! This morning I dragged my body and my painting gear in the darkness to set up at this picturesque view in downtown Colmar along with the photographers who got up to capture sunrise. As the sun started rising, it illuminated the buildings and cast its colorful glow along the river and the sky. I’m so glad I made the effort and got up in time to capture it, even if the rest of my painters decided to sleep in!

Sunrise in Colmar

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

E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on my France painting series.

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

Alsace, France Art Trek with Niki Gulley and Scott Williams

September 16, 2022

9″ x 12″ textured acrylic painting on canvas panel

Day 1, Alsace, France Art Trek: Kaysersberg

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

For our first Art Trek of 2022, we led our group to the fairytale villages of Alsace, France. Located along the French/German border, each town is a visual paradise consisting of brightly colored cross-timbered houses and flower boxes overflowing with vibrant, cheerful blooms. The hardest part is narrowing down what to paint!

On our first full day, we visited the picturesque town of Kaysersberg. Nestled on a peaceful river, this colorful village provided plenty of inspiration for our painters and photographers. We set up our easels to capture this waterfall and cross-timbered houses while the photographers and tourists explored the rest of town. Later that day, we returned to our home base town of Colmar, taking a leisurely boat ride through the canals and dined on an authentic Alsatian meal that evening. What a great way to start the trip!

Our painting view in Kaysersberg

Boat tour in Colmar

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

E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on my France painting series.

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

“Sunrise in St. Mark’s Square” Oil Painting by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

August 30, 2022

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 purchase this painting, check out nikigulley.com/sunrise-in-st-marks-square/.

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

Or, E-mail Niki Gulley for more details.

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

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

2023 Schedule

Venice – Carnivalé

Art Trek – Feb. 12-18

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Tuscany

Foodie Trek – May 27 – June 3

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Provence

Art Trek – June 24- July 1

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New England

Art Trek – Oct. 10-15

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Venice Art Trek with Niki Gulley and Scott Williams – Day 3, Rialto Market

August 23, 2022

9″ x 12″ textured oil painting on panel

On the third day of our Venice Art Trek, we took a vaporetto tour of the island and got off at the Rialto bridge where we wandered the fruit, vegetable and fish markets. We left the photographers there to shoot while we set up our easels in this quiet spot marking the oldest restaurant in Venice. This bridge had so much character being made completely of wood, decorated in plantings and flanked by red and white poles that we just had to paint it!

If interested in seeing framing options and purchasing this Venice painting, please check out nikigulley.com/sentimental-journey/.

And, if you’d like to join us on one of our upcoming Art Treks, please let me know.

These workshops are filling up quickly, so we encourage you to register soon!

2023 Schedule

Venice – Carnivalé

Art Trek – Feb. 12-18

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Tuscany

Foodie Trek – May 27 – June 3

•

Provence

Art Trek – June 24- July 1

•

New England

Art Trek – Oct. 10-15

2024 Schedule

Spain

Foodie Trek – March

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Portugal

Art Trek – March

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Iceland

Art Trek – August

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Tuscany

Foodie Trek – October

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

To see more of my plein air travel paintings, visit NikiGulley.com.

E-mail – Niki Gulley

“Gondola Ride II” Oil Painting by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

August 22, 2022

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 purchase this Venetian oil painting, go to nikigulley.com/gondola-ride-ii/.

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

Or, E-mail Niki Gulley for more details.

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If you’d like to join us on one of upcoming Art Treks or Foodie Treks, please let us know. We’ll be returning to Venice for Carnivalé this coming February!

2023 Schedule

Venice – Carnivalé

Art Trek – Feb. 12-18

•

Tuscany

Foodie Trek – May 27 – June 3

•

Provence

Art Trek – June 24- July 1

•

New England

Art Trek – Oct. 10-15

2024 Schedule

Spain

Foodie Trek – March

•

Portugal

Art Trek – March

•

Iceland

Art Trek – August

•

Tuscany

Foodie Trek – October

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

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New “Sunrise in St. Mark’s Square” Oil Painting by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

March 25, 2022

12″ x 16″ textured oil painting

To purchase this painting, check out nikigulley.com/sunrise-in-st-marks-square/.

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

Or, E-mail Niki Gulley for more details.

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

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

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