Tuscany Painting & Photography Workshop

February 23, 2010


“Under the Tuscan Sun” ©2010 Niki Gulley
24″ x 36″ pastel
After my husband, Scott Williams, and I finished teaching our painting/photography workshop in Venice last May, we headed south to my next favorite part of Italy, Tuscany. I thoroughly enjoy the beauty of the rolling hills and the peacefulness (especially when compared to Venice) in this region. On this night, we lucked out with a gorgeous sunset, so we pulled over to capture the exploding colors in the sky behind this typical Tuscan stone farmhouse. When I finished the painting, I thought it needed a little more warmth, so I turned a light on in the villa and that provided the life I was looking for!

If you’d like to join us in picturesque Tuscany this September for our next Painting & Photography Workshop,
e-mail me at Niki@NikiGulley.com,

Commissioned Oil Painting

February 19, 2010
24″ x 36″ oil painting by Niki Gulley • SOLD

I just completed and delivered this commissioned painting for a Dallas couple of their beautiful ranch in Argentina, and they loved it!

E-mail me for more information about creating a unique painting for you at Niki@NikiGulley.com.

Queen Anne’s Lace

February 16, 2010
“Queen Anne’s Lace” ©2010 Niki Gulley
7″ x 5″ pastel

Working from the still life in my studio – I love taking what some folks consider a common wildflower or even a pesky weed, and showing off its lacy beauty.

Frosted Tulips

February 13, 2010

“Frosted Tulips” by Niki Gulley
8″ x 10″ pastelI’m anxious for spring!

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White Irises

February 11, 2010
“White Irises” by Niki Gulley
7″ x 5″ pastel

Sunflower Oil Painting

February 9, 2010
12″ x 12″ Sunflower Oil Painting by Niki GulleyFresh off the easel!

Greece Oil Painting

February 4, 2010

“Inside Looking Out” – Greek Islands
10″ x 8″ oil painting by Niki Gulley

Here is another painting from Greece on one of the less touristy islands, Milos. We found this quiet off-the-beaten-path beach. I thought this building was interesting with its simple curves and color, and I liked how it framed the gorgeous blue ocean in the background. The contrasts between the stark sun-bleached white walls and its strong midday shadows also caught my attention and I had to paint it.

Santorini Sunset

February 2, 2010

“Santorini Sunset” ©2010 Niki Gulley
12″ x 24″ pastel

Today I am feeling sentimental since my husband and I got together 7 years ago last week. Three years later we spent our honeymoon visiting Athens and the Greek Islands. Definitely one of our favorite spots was the island of Santorini for its beautiful views of the Caldera, its white-washed architecture with the signature blue domes, the laid back attitude and the warmth of the people. We fell in love with Santorini as so many others have done.

Here is a view at the far end of the island in the town of Oia. I wanted to capture the “skyline,” ocean view and the gorgeous sunset that night.

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