“Gondola Ride II,” Venice ©2022 Niki Gulley
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/.
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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
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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
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.
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