Day 5, Cinque Terre and Lake Como Art Trek with Niki Gulley and Scott Williams

 

SOLD • “Villa with a View” ©2014 Niki Gulley • 10″ x 8″ Textured oil painting
Day 5, Cinque Terre Art Trek with Niki Gulley and Scott Williams
 

On our fifth day in Cinque Terre, we visited the final town of Manarola. Opting to leave our paint gear and just be tourists for the morning, we joined the photographers in exploring the town and grabbing a light lunch.

“Crescendo,” Manarola ©2014 Scott Williams • photograph

That afternoon we opted to paint this picturesque Italian courtyard, keeping our composition simple for a quick, fun and colorful study. That evening we gathered for another delicious dinner!

 
To see more of my palette knife contemporary landscape paintings, visit nikigulley.com.
 
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We’ll be returning to Cinque Terre next fall (2026) with an exciting new Art Trek! If you’re interested in joining us there or one one of our other workshops, please let us know. Spaces fill up quickly!
 

Globe-Trotting Immersive Excursions for Artists, Foodies and Travelers

Led by Scott Willams and Niki Gulley

Greece Art Trek
Full

Switzerland Art Trek 
Full

Tuscany Foodie Trek 2025 
September 20-27, 2025
Only 2 spots left!
https://www.arttreks.org/tuscany-foodie-2025/
 

2026

Tuscany Foodie Trek 2026 

September 26 – October 3, 2026
Only 6 spots left!
https://www.arttreks.org/tuscany-foodie-2026/

Cinque Terre & Lake Como, Italy
October 4-11, 2026
https://www.arttreks.org/tuscany-foodie-2026/

Coming Soon:
Portugal & Spain Foodie Treks – March
Croatia & Slovenia Art Treks – May/June

If you  have any questions or would like to register, please contact Scott at [email protected] or 214-289-8512.

Visit ArtTreks.org for more details on all of our trips.

 
Check out our review page on TripAdvisor and feel free to leave one of your own.

 
 

 

Visiting Vernazza, Italy with Niki Gulley and Scott Williams

 

SOLD • Vernazza ©2018 Niki Gulley • 5″ x 7″ Textured oil painting
 
Cinque Terre Art Trek with Niki Gulley and Scott Williams
Day 4 – Vernazza
 

When we arrived in Vernazza, the photographers and tourists took off exploring the town and scenic overlooks above while the painters set up their easels near the harbor to capture the beautiful golden late afternoon light. Right after sunset, Scott took the photographers to shoot the dreamy blue light and glow of the city colors. I painted the small sunset below and the other painters went shopping. Later, we all met up for a delicious dinner of locally caught fish, pastas and regional wine. Full and happy, we rode the train back to Monterosso and crashed that evening after a fun-filled day.

Vernazza Sunset ©2018 Niki Gulley • 5″ x 7″ Textured oil painting
 
“Safe Harbor,” Vernazza ©2014 Scott Williams • photograph
 
To see more of my palette knife contemporary landscape paintings, visit nikigulley.com.
 
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We’ll be returning to Cinque Terre next fall (2026) with an exciting new Art Trek! If you’re interested in joining us there or one one of our other workshops, please let us know. Spaces fill up quickly!
 

Globe-Trotting Immersive Excursions for Artists, Foodies and Travelers

Led by Scott Willams and Niki Gulley

Greece Art Trek
Full

Switzerland Art Trek 
Full

Tuscany Foodie Trek 2025 
September 20-27, 2025
Only 2 spots left!
https://www.arttreks.org/tuscany-foodie-2025/
 

2026

Tuscany Foodie Trek 2026 

September 26 – October 3, 2026
Only 6 spots left!
https://www.arttreks.org/tuscany-foodie-2026/

Cinque Terre & Lake Como, Italy
October 4-11, 2026
https://www.arttreks.org/tuscany-foodie-2026/

Coming Soon:
Portugal & Spain Foodie Treks – March
Croatia & Slovenia Art Treks – May/June

If you  have any questions or would like to register, please contact Scott at [email protected] or 214-289-8512.

Visit ArtTreks.org for more details on all of our trips.

 
Check out our review page on TripAdvisor and feel free to leave one of your own.

 

 

Monterosso Oil Painting by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

 

“Morning Overlook,” Monterosso ©2014 Niki Gulley 
SOLD • 9″ x 12″ oil painting
 
 
Cinque Terre Art Trek with Niki Gulley and Scott Williams
Day 3: Monterosso and Cornelia
 

After a busy day in Riomaggiore the day before, our painters stayed closer to home and painted this beautiful harbor in Monterosso. The photographers and tourists spent some time exploring our town and then took the train to Cornelia, where they shot and shopped in the village perched highest of all the Cinque Terre towns.

Later that afternoon, we reconvened and stopped by a local winery to sample their whites, reds, limoncino and regional delicious dessert wine, Sciacchetrá.
 
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We’ll be returning to Cinque Terre next fall (2026) with an exciting new Art Trek! If you’re interested in joining us there or one one of our other workshops, please let us know. Spaces fill up quickly!
 

Globe-Trotting Immersive Excursions for Artists, Foodies and Travelers

Led by Scott Willams and Niki Gulley

Greece Art Trek
Full

Switzerland Art Trek 
Full

Tuscany Foodie Trek 2025 
September 20-27, 2025
Only 2 spots left!
https://www.arttreks.org/tuscany-foodie-2025/
 

2026

Tuscany Foodie Trek 2026 

September 26 – October 3, 2026
Only 6 spots left!
https://www.arttreks.org/tuscany-foodie-2026/

Cinque Terre & Lake Como, Italy
October 4-11, 2026
https://www.arttreks.org/tuscany-foodie-2026/

Coming Soon:
Portugal & Spain Foodie Treks – March
Croatia & Slovenia Art Treks – May/June

If you  have any questions or would like to register, please contact Scott at [email protected] or 214-289-8512.

Visit ArtTreks.org for more details on all of our trips.

 
Check out our review page on TripAdvisor and feel free to leave one of your own.

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

Cinque Terre, Italy Plein Air Painting / Photo Workshop with Niki Gulley and Scott Williams

 

“Peaceful Courtyard” ©2019 Niki Gulley
SOLD • 12″ x 9″ oil painting
 
Cinque Terre Art Trek with Niki Gulley and Scott Williams
Day 1: Monterosso / the 5 Village Hike
 
We were greeted in Cinque Terre with gorgeous sunny weather, so the photographers and tourists headed out on our first morning on the 5 mile scenic hike high above, linking the five cities of the Cinque Terre, taking in breathtaking scenery along the way. With our paint gear, we opted to stay in Monterosso and capture this beautiful quiet courtyard, with its soft dappled light and lovely plantings.
 
 
That evening we connected with the hikers and enjoyed a delicious dinner of fresh caught seafood, local pesto and pasta, and tasty Italian wine. A great end to a perfect first day!
 
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Good news – we’ll be returning to Cinque Terre next fall (2026) with an exciting new Art Trek! If you’re interested in joining us there or one one of our other workshops, please let us know. Spaces fill up quickly!
 

Globe-Trotting Immersive Excursions for Artists, Foodies and Travelers

Led by Scott Willams and Niki Gulley

Greece Art Trek
Full

Switzerland Art Trek 
Full

Tuscany Foodie Trek 2025 
September 20-27, 2025
Only 2 spots left!
https://www.arttreks.org/tuscany-foodie-2025/
 

2026

Tuscany Foodie Trek 2026 

September 26 – October 3, 2026
Only 6 spots left!
https://www.arttreks.org/tuscany-foodie-2026/

Cinque Terre & Lake Como, Italy
October 4-11, 2026
https://www.arttreks.org/tuscany-foodie-2026/

Coming Soon:
Portugal & Spain Foodie Treks – March
Croatia & Slovenia Art Treks – May/June

If you  have any questions or would like to register, please contact Scott at [email protected] or 214-289-8512.

Visit ArtTreks.org for more details on all of our trips.

 
Check out our review page on TripAdvisor and feel free to leave one of your own.

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

 

“Morning in Paradise” Palette Knife Seashore painting by Niki Gulley

  

“Morning in Paradise” ©2025 Niki Gulley
9″ x 12″ textured oil painting

I wanted this painting to be about the power of the ocean to lift your spirits. Painting this piece on location, I strove to capture the sparkle the sun cast across the turquoise waters as it slowly rose above the horizon. Creating bobbing diamonds of sparkling light across the surface was truly mesmerizing to watch.

 
Visit my website at NikiGulley.com to see more of my contemporary landscape palette knife paintings.
 
Or e-mail me for more information at [email protected].

https://www.instagram.com/nikigulley/
 

Painting Portugal’s Gorgeous Coastline with Impressionist Niki Gulley

  

 

SOLD • ©2024 Niki Gulley
9″ x 12″ textured acrylic painting on panel
 
Portugal Art Trek: 
Plein Air Painting and Photography Workshop led by Niki Gulley and Scott Williams
 
Day 7 – Cascais
 
Last painting from Portugal, and a fantastic way to end the trip! Listening to the ocean waves while painting along the shoreline is just what the doctor ordered. I hope you can escape with us in this piece!
 

 

To see a video of us painting, visit https://www.instagram.com/p/C4x5W9pouTn/.
 
 
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If you’re interested in joining us in Tuscany or on one of our upcoming Art Treks or Foodie Treks, please let us know. Spaces fill up quickly!
 

Croatia / Slovenia Art Trek 

May 2026 

 

Tuscany Foodie Trek 

September 26 -October 3 / 2026 

https://www.arttreks.org/tuscany-foodie-2026/ 

 

Cinque Terre Art Trek 

October 4 -11 / 2026 

https://www.arttreks.org/cinque-terre-2026/

If you  have any questions or would like to register, please contact Scott at [email protected] or 214-289-8512.

Visit ArtTreks.org for more details on all of our trips.

 

 
 

https://www.instagram.com/nikigulley/

 

Painting Vineyards in Tuscany with Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

Ok, painting in a vineyard is pretty much the dream! Got to set up my easel right between the vines, and the owner even brought over some wine to ‘help with the creative process’ (his words, not mine! ?). These are the days I pinch myself.

18″ x 24″ textured acrylic painting on canvas panel
by Niki Gulley 
 

For details on more of my Tuscany and Italy paintings, please e-mail Niki Gulley.

 

Or, check out my website at nikigulley.com to see more of my contemporary landscape palette knife paintings.

 
https://www.instagram.com/nikigulley/
 
 
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If you’re interested in joining us in Tuscany or on one of our upcoming Art Treks or Foodie Treks, please let us know. Spaces fill up quickly!
 

Croatia / Slovenia Art Trek 

May 2026 

 

Tuscany Foodie Trek 

September 26 -October 3 / 2026 

https://www.arttreks.org/tuscany-foodie-2026/ 

 

Cinque Terre Art Trek 

October 4 -11 / 2026 

https://www.arttreks.org/cinque-terre-2026/

If you  have any questions or would like to register, please contact Scott at [email protected] or 214-289-8512.

Visit ArtTreks.org for more details on all of our trips.

 
Check out our review page on TripAdvisor and feel free to leave one of your own.

Texas Artist Niki Gulley’s “Spring’s Palette” Bluebonnet Painting

    

 

“Spring’s Palette III” ©2025 Niki Gulley

24″ x 24″ Textured Mixed Media Collage on Canvas

Loaded with thick, textured paint over multiple layers of color, these Texas wildflowers are bursting to life with dimension and energy. Whimsical blooms seem to dance in nature’s kaleidoscope of spring hues bringing joy and sunshine to everyone they greet.

To purchase this palette knife bluebonnet painting, go to https://www.nikigulley.com/springs-palette-iii/.

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E-mail Niki Gulley for more details.

 

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

https://www.instagram.com/nikigulley/

 

New Super Thick Palette Knife Bluebonnet Painting by Niki Gulley

 

 
With such a rich kaleidoscope of hues from the Texas wildflowers, I am like a kid in a candy store every time I go out. The interplay of color between the Indian Paintbrush, Bluebonnets and assorted other wildflowers allows me to stretch the spectrum in this natural palette.
 
Check out my videos on Instagram to see how much dimension these really have, https://www.instagram.com/nikigulley/.
 
“Petal Poetry II” 
5” x 7” sculpted, highly textured acrylic painting on panel 
Unframed – $395 through 2/23 $295
Framed – $495 through 2/23 $395
 
  • This piece looks great hung individually or paired with a complimentary floral landscape in the series.

 E-mail Niki Gulley.

 

Contemporary Floral Triptych Painting by Texas Artist Niki Gulley

   

 “Chromatic Transitons” ©2024 Niki Gulley

SOLD • Three 36” x  18” mixed media paintings on canvas to form a 36″ x 54″ triptych

Just sold through the Good Art Company! Spreading their joy across the landscape, I wanted to capture the rhythm, color, and density of beautiful, uplifting wildflowers in bloom. Starting with the first signs of spring when prolific bluebonnets carpet the hills, moving into May as vibrant poppies cast their merriment and energy, and finally transitioning into mid-summer when the amazing aromas of lavender fill the air. Dreamy light illuminates the sky and dances across the blanketed fields to bring nature’s glory, hope and serenity to your home.

Please visit the Good Art Company Gallery in Fredericksburg, TX to see more of my Texas Wildflower paintings. Tomorrow night they are hosting their 16th anniversary celebration from 5-7 pm. Check it out – https://www.instagram.com/p/DC47G27yw7r/.

To view more of my palette knife impressionist landscape paintings, check out nikigulley.com.

 

 

E-mail me at Niki Gulley.
 
 

https://www.instagram.com/nikigulley/