Art Treks – Page 4

“Autumn Hideaway” by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

November 20, 2023

16″ x 20″ textured oil painting

After we finished teaching our Art Trek to Vermont, my husband and I stayed another few days to try to capture the gorgeous scenery on canvas and film. This morning, we ventured up to the majestic overlook by the Von Trapp property to capture the spectacular scenery. I loved how this cabin was perfectly tucked into the mountainside surrounded by vibrant fall foliage. The slightly overcast day made the colors pop even more! I hope you, too, can enjoy the crisp autumn air and a peaceful escape from the bustle of city life.

To purchase “Autumn Hideaway,” please visit https://www.nikigulley.com/autumn-hideaway/.

E-mail Niki Gulley with any questions about my palette knife fall foliage paintings.

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Palette Knife Painter Niki Gulley Paints Covered Bridges

September 25, 2023

9″ x 12″ textured acrylic painting on canvas panel

We have landed in New York, about an hour from Buffalo, in Scott’s hometown. The fall leaves are just barely turning colors and the temps are in the 70s. Beautiful!

Our first stop – Scott played a round of golf with old friends and since the grounds were so pretty, I decided to set up my easel at the golf course. So, here is my first painting of a covered bridge. This was a great introduction to more covered bridges to come!

To purchase, go to https://www.nikigulley.com/covered-drive/.

E-mail Niki Gulley with any questions about my palette knife travel paintings.

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

Painting Adirondack Chairs in New York by Niki Gulley

September 22, 2023

7″ x 5″ textured acrylic painting on panel by Niki Gulley

We have arrived in New York! Second stop on our Fall Foliage Freedom Tour. 15 hours later in our RV, but we made it. Now time to relax a little bit. Come join me on this inviting Adirondack porch!

If interested in purchasing, go to https://www.nikigulley.com/adirondack-chair/.

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E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on my textured palette knife paintings.

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

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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Painting Poppy Fields in Provence with Niki Gulley

August 14, 2023

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

What my husband and I didn’t expect to find in Provence this summer were miles of poppy fields! We thought we were there much later than when these beauties usually bloom, but it turns out a lot of rain in early spring delayed their growth (and unfortunately the sunflowers, too, which were no where ready to bloom). So instead of painting and photographing sunflowers like we thought, mother nature had other ideas. So, going with the flow, these bright, vibrant stretches of uplifting crimson blooms were tugging on my heartstrings and I just had to capture them. I loved every minute of it, and I hope you can feel that joy, too!

E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on her textured poppy, sunflower and lavender field 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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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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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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Provence Art Trek with Niki Gulley and Scott Williams, Day 3

July 28, 2023

Day 3, Provence Art Trek: Les Baux / Chateauneuf

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

12″ x 9″ textured acrylic painting by Niki Gulley

On the third day of our Provence Art Trek, we visited the picturesque town of Les Baux, perched atop its rocky outcropping with beautiful views of the surrounding countryside below. Some folks visited the castle, galleries and shops while the painters set up in this quiet plaza capturing the unique stone residences, medieval cathedral or picturesque courtyard.

In the afternoon we went to one of the most renowned wine towns in the world and sampled some amazing Chateaunef du Pape wines.

Next year we will be leading a Foodie Trek to Spain in March and Tuscany in October, and in August we’ll be teaching an Art Trek in Iceland. So if you’ve always dreamed of painting, photographing and sightseeing in Europe, please join us for one of these amazing trips! Details available at http://www.arttreks.org.

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

Or, E-mail Niki Gulley for more information.

Visiting Arles with Artists Niki Gulley and Scott Williams

July 27, 2023

9″ x 12″ textured acrylic painting on canvas panel

Day 2, Afternoon Location: Arles

Provence Art Trek with Niki Gulley and Scott Williams

Recently we lead an Art Trek to Provence where we visited the ancient Roman city of Arles, and also where Van Gogh lived for 18 months. While retracing the famous artist’s footsteps, we got to experience his colorful vision of rather ordinary painting locations. Last stop on this impressionist’s tour, we chose to paint at the asylum where he stayed, creating our own versions of the lovely courtyard garden. What an amazing experience to feel his presence and channel our own inner Van Gogh!

Next summer we will be leading an Art Trek to Spain and the following year we will be headed 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 trip! Details will be coming soon on nikigulley.com/artreks.

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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.