Visiting Siena, Italy – Tuscany Art Trek with Niki Gulley and Scott Williams

   

“Tunnel of Light,” Siena, Italy
 12″ x 9″ oil painting by Niki Gulley

 

Day 3:  TUSCANY ART TREK – Siena
Plein Air Painting and Photography Workshop with Niki Gulley and Scott Williams
 

On the third day of our Tuscany Art Trek, we visited the Medieval hill town of Siena, with its incredible marble Duomo, great people-watching plaza, and interesting alleyways radiating out from the campo with something new to discover around every turn. While some of our group shopped, some photographed and others relaxed on the square, I set up in one of the quiet cobble streets to capture the textures of these ancient walls and mood of this unique city. For dinner that night, we treated ourselves to a delicious home-made Italian meal of pastas, truffles, pecorino cheese and some amazing red wine!

A mid-afternoon gelato break!
 
 
 
If you’d like to join us on one of upcoming Art Treks or Foodie Treks, please let us know. Spaces fill up quickly!
 

Greece Art Trek
May 17-24, 2025
Full
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Switzerland Art Trek 
July 26 – August 2, 2025
Full
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Tuscany Foodie Trek Trek 
September 20-27, 2025
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Autumn Aspen Painting by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

 

“Painted Forest” ©2024 Niki Gulley
18″ x 24″ textured mixed media painting 
on 1.5″ wrap around canvas with the painting continuing around the edges
I loved this brilliant aspen forest with its bright white aspen trunks slicing through all of the vibrant red and yellow foliage. The patterns of the trees created a sort of rhythm and I focused on the placement of the ivory sentinels, the diagonal purple shadows that they cast and the rustling of the leaves to add to that musical feeling. I hope you, too, can sense the energy and joy of being surrounded by nature as autumn is in full swing.
 

If interested in more information on pricing and purchasing this palette knife fall scene, please contact the The Statton Gallery:

The Statton Gallery

 

137 Spring Street
Eureka Springs, AR 72632

 

 
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E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on my birch and aspen tree oil paintings.

 

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Joyful Mountainous Wildflower Painting by Palette Knife Artist Niki Gulley

    

“Mountain Majesty” • 36″ x 48″ textured acrylic painting 

 ©2024 Niki Gulley

Colorful wildflowers fill Colorado’s undulating grassy hills with joy and hope. Sweeping clouds dance overhead while nature’s palette puts on a harmonic concert below. Making sure to not over blend my thick strokes allows you to see the marks and feel the peaceful energy. Repeating patterns and waves of greens, golds and blues create a harmony within the painting, while rendering the blooms and their surroundings abstractly plays with taking a traditional subject matter and showing it in a contemporary way.

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Painting Poppy Fields in Tuscany with Niki Gulley

   

“Ruby Expanse II” ©2024 Niki Gulley
SOLD • 12″ x 16″ textured acrylic painting on canvas panel

This beautiful poppy scene was inspired by the view out our window in Tuscany! The vibrant red carpet filled fields lifted our spirits every time we gazed outside, and I had to paint this one from our room. Cypress trees framed the scene and the constantly changing light cast dramatic shadows on the distant mountains and villa while billowing clouds drifted by. I hope this one transports you to this happy place and takes all of your worries with it!

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If you’d like to join us on one of our Euorpean Art Treks and learn to paint or photograph, please visit http://www.ArtTreks.org for more information.

 

Walking in the Woods with Impressionist Landscape Painter Niki Gulley

 

 
36” x 18” textured acrylic painting on canvas
©2024 Niki Gulley
Loving the sounds of leaves falling and crunching underfoot, while enjoying the uplifting autumn colors and refreshing November air. I hope you enjoy this relaxing, rejuvenating walk through the woods with me! 
 

 

 
 
 

To see more of Niki’s contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit nikigulley.com.

 

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Painting Fall at the North Carolina Arboretum by Impressionist Niki Gulley

   

36” x 18” textured acrylic painting on canvas
©2024 Niki Gulley
Today I joined the Asheville Plein Air Painters at the North Carolina Arboretum. While several of the trails were closed from the hurricane, the main gardens were open and it turned out to be a gorgeous afternoon. I loved the bright pops of color in their “mum quilt.” What a fantastic, welcoming group. I look forward to the next time I can join again! 9” x 12” textured acrylic painting on canvas panel
 
 
 

To see more of Niki’s contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit nikigulley.com.

 

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Walking in the Woods Painting by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

   

18” x 36″ textured acrylic painting on canvas
©2024 Niki Gulley
 
Being in the mountains, you never know what the weather is going to do. So with the threat of rain, I decided to stay right at our campsite underneath the awning just in case. And, why not when this is the view??? So many first responders were staying on the premises, coming and going, chatting while passing and I was pleased that I could add some brightness to their day. I hope this one lifts your spirits, too!
 
 

To see more of Niki’s contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit nikigulley.com.

 

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Vibrant Fall Foliage Painting by Palette Knife Artist Niki Gulley

  

36” x 18” textured acrylic painting on canvas
©2024 Niki Gulley

Even though a lot of trees have fallen in Asheville, there is still so much beautiful fall color. I hope you enjoy the ride, too! Check out this video if you’s like to see more of the gorgeous autumn scenery – https://www.instagram.com/p/DB8-2vmR87-/.

 
 
 

To see more of Niki’s contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit nikigulley.com.

 

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Painting Autumn in All Its Glory with Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

 

24” x 12” textured acrylic painting on canvas
©2024 Niki Gulley

While hurricane Helene created such devastation in Asheville, we’ve been looking for scenery in the area that can lift your spirits. And, the explosion of vibrant fall color here does not disappoint! The maples are displaying their full autumn glory, so I had to capture those ruby reds for you. May this kids’ perspective bring you the joy of carefree days and hopes for a bright future. 

 

 
 

To see more of Niki’s contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit nikigulley.com.

 

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Palette Knife Painter Niki Gulley Paints Covered Bridges

 

 
“Covered Drive” ©2024 Niki Gulley
SOLD • 9″  x 12″ textured acrylic painting on canvas panel 
 

Just Sold! 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 see more of my contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit nikigulley.com.

 

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