Niki Gulley

Friday, January 17, 2025

Colorful Rose Garden Painting by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

20" x 10" textured acrylic painting on canvas panel

When we checked into our B and B in Tuscany this year, we were greeted by beautiful rose gardens surrounding the property. WOW! With such a plethora of gorgeous blooms, it was really hard to narrow down what to paint. Finally I landed on these crimson beauties with a peek at the Tuscan villa in the distance. I adore the cypress trees so indicative of Tuscany so I made sure to include them in the background. I also loved how this ancient twisted vine hugged the scene, creating an organic window of the view beyond. Filled with joy and color, I hope you are transported to this serene escape.

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Thursday, January 16, 2025

Siena Tower Painting by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

12" x 9" textured oil painting on panel

I set up in one of the quiet cobble streets radiating out from the campo of the Medieval hill town of Siena to capture the textures of their ancient walls and this unique old clock tower. Back in my studio, I added final details and textured paint to pull the scene together and recreate the beauty and history we experienced while in this energetic city.

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Greece Art Trek
May 17-24, 2025
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Switzerland Art Trek
July 26 – August 2, 2025

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September 27 - October 4, 2025
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Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Vineyard Painting by Palette Knife Artist Niki Gulley

16" x 20" textured acrylic painting on canvas panel

by Niki Gulley

Just Sold! We visited Tuscany this fall and were surrounded by grapevines everywhere we went, with the gorgeous, plump purple grapes ready to harvest at any moment. I loved these vibrant vines in the foreground framing the rolling hills in the distance. Setting up my easel across from this vineyard, I created this textured painting with palette knife and a lot of paint. I arranged the planted vines to lead your eye across the canvas, stopping at the Tuscan villa on your way. Morning light cast deep purple shadows on the ground and caused the leaves and soil to glow. As a treat when I finished, we enjoyed a picnic of salami, proscuitto, pecorino and of course, vino. Yum!

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Greece Art Trek
May 17-24, 2025
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July 26 – August 2, 2025
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New Date – September 20-27, 2025
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Tuesday, January 14, 2025

Painting and Photographing Castles with Niki Gulley and Scott Williams

Since I hand't had my fill of castles yet, I painted yet another majestic fortress in Tuscany. Starting in the afternoon and continuing until it was almost too dark to see any longer, I captured the scene on canvas while Scott photographed the view as the sun was setting. I love the long winding cypress road inviting you to visit. Such a magical evening!

For details on more of my Tuscany or rose garden paintings, please e-mail Niki Gulley.

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

To purchase "Lofty Perch," go to https://www.nikigulley.com/lofty-perch/.

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Monday, January 13, 2025

"Windows on the World" Oil Painting by Niki Gulley from Tuscany

9" x 12" textured oil painting on panel

You can almost imagine what the view must be like when you throw open the shutters and greet the morning as the scene unfolds below you.

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Friday, January 10, 2025

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!

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Thursday, January 9, 2025

"Olive Grove" from Tuscany by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

10" x 20" textured oil painting

During our Tuscany Foodie Trek, we headed to the wine town of Montalcino to sample some of Italy's world famous Brunello. On our way, we stopped at this beautiful convent with massive ancient olive trees growing on the grounds. In the distance, you can see the nearby hill town with vineyards and more olive groves lining the hillside. I wanted to capture the beauty of those regal olive trees on a beautiful sun-filled day in Tuscany.

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Niki Gulley

Friday, January 17, 2025

Colorful Rose Garden Painting by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

Thursday, January 16, 2025

Siena Tower Painting by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Vineyard Painting by Palette Knife Artist Niki Gulley

Tuesday, January 14, 2025

Painting and Photographing Castles with Niki Gulley and Scott Williams

Monday, January 13, 2025

"Windows on the World" Oil Painting by Niki Gulley from Tuscany

Friday, January 10, 2025

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

Thursday, January 9, 2025

"Olive Grove" from Tuscany by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

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