New Water Lilies Oil Painting & Canvas Prints by Niki Gulley

"Transcending Radiance" ©2011 Niki Gulley

Three 48" x 30" canvases to form a 48" x 90" triptych oil painting

I decided it would be a fun challenge to create an extremely large painting this winter, and I wanted the final piece to be very uplifting, colorful and full of energy. Opting for warm colors and working with extremely thick oil paint and palette knives, I chose this water scene for its energetic flow and yet calming serenity at the same time, and positioned the water lilies and my paint strokes in a circular pattern to enliven that mood.

If you'd like to see this water lilies painting in person, stop by my booth at "Art in the Square" in Frisco, Texas this weekend (March 5-6). See friscosquare.com/AITS for more details.

And, I've just released a limited edition stretched canvas print of

"Transcending Radiance" in two sizes:

18" x 30" for $295

26" x 40" for $595

With only 100 signed and numbered prints in the series, these canvases are sure to go quickly so e-mail me at Niki Gulley if you are interested in purchasing.

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ONE WEEK TO REGISTER for September's Tuscany Workshop with Niki Gulley

"Sienna Passageway" ©2011 Niki Gulley

pastel • 10" x 8"

From our last Plein Air Painting & Photography workshop in Tuscany. Sienna is such an interesting town, with the narrow cobble streets forming a labyrinth of passageways, the energy of the people in the central square, the ancient stone architecture and unusual adornments, and the picturesque views from the rambling hillsides. We just love it!

From our last Tuscany workshop, one of my students painting with pastels.

If you'd like to join us for our next Plein-Air Painting & Photography Workshop, Sept. 2 -10, e-mail Niki Gulley for more information, or visit nikigulley.com/?page_id=13. The early deadline for a $400 discount is just a week away!

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New Aspen Painting and Canvas Prints by Niki Gulley

"Vertical Aspirations" ©2011 Niki Gulley

oil on canvas • 48" x 36"

In "Vertical Aspirations" I wanted you to feel that child-like wonder of staring up in into the treetops and the heavens above. Choosing vibrant, cheerful yellows contrasted against a crystal blue sky and arranging the aspens in a circular pattern heightened by thick, curving paint strokes, both add to that joyful, playful feeling of hope and discovery.

If you'd like to see this aspen tree painting in person, stop by my booth at "Art in the Square" in Frisco, Texas next weekend (March 5-6). See friscosquare.com/AITS for more details.

And, I've just released a limited edition stretched canvas print of

"Vertical Aspirations" in two sizes:

18" x 30" for $295

26" x 40" for $595

With only 100 signed and numbered prints in the series, these canvases are sure to go quickly so e-mail me at Niki Gulley if you are interested in purchasing.

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"Villa View," Tuscany Painting Workshop with Niki Gulley

“Villa View,” Tuscany ©2011 Niki Gulley

Oil on canvas • 8” x 24”

When we teach our workshop in Tuscany, the villa and its views are so beautiful that I just had to paint it. The quintessential stone farmhouse is surrounded by these unobstructed amazing 360 degree views of the surrounding valleys and hill towns. I decided to go with a panorama format because it seemed the only way to communicate the expansive landscape around the property, and even that doesn’t begin to do it justice. I chose to work with extremely thick oil paint and palette knives since you don’t see Tuscany painted that way very often and it’s so much fun to play with all of that paint.

Another view from the villa by one of my students. Very talented!

If you'd like to join us for our next Plein-Air Painting & Photography Workshop, Sept. 2 -10, e-mail Niki Gulley for more information, or visit nikigulley.com/?page_id=13. The early deadline for a $400 discount is just a week away!

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Bluebonnets & Indian Paintbrush oil paintings by Niki Gulley

Bluebonnets & Indian Paintbrush • ©2011 Niki Gulley

3 - 12" x 12" oil paintings on canvas

I painted these Texas bluebonnets & Indian Paintbrush with extremely thick oil paint and palette knives to achieve extreme texture so that the images come to life and leap off the canvas! Sold individually or as a triptych, the wildflower paintings continue around the edges of the canvas on 1 1/2" deep stretcher bars.

E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on these bluebonnet paintings or visit my website at:

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Texas Bluebonnets oil painting by Niki Gulley

Texas Bluebonnet by Niki Gulley

7" x 5" oil

These bluebonnets were created with extremely thick oil paint and palette knives to achieve texture, vibrant color and movement.

E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on my paintings of Texas wildflowers or visit my website at:

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Painting in Tuscany with Niki Gulley

"Spiritual Climb," Pienza, Italy ©2011 Niki Gulley

Pastel • 12" x 9"

One of my students painting in Tuscany from one of the amazing hill town overlooks.

If you'd like to join us for our next Plein-Air Painting & Photography Workshop, Sept. 2 -10, e-mail Niki Gulley for more information, or visit nikigulley.com/?page_id=13.

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Road less Traveled oil painting by Niki Gulley

"Road less Traveled" ©2011 Niki Gulley

oil 11" x 14"

Painted with extremely thick oil paint and palette knives to achieve texture, vibrant color and movement.

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Tuscany Painting Workshop with Niki Gulley & Scott Williams

"Amapola" ©2011 Niki Gulley

SOLD • pastel 11" x 14"

This pastel was inspired by the beautiful Tuscan countryside.

If you'd like to paint in Tuscany, too, join us for our next Plein-Air Painting & Photography Workshop, Sept. 2 -10. See more details at nikigulley.com/?page_id=13 or e-mail Niki Gulley for more information. We'd love to have you along for this amazing adventure!

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Tuscan Vineyards pastel by Niki Gulley

Tuscany Vineyards by Niki Gulley

SOLD • pastel 30" x 15"

This pastel was inspired by the beautiful Tuscan countryside. If you'd like to join us in Tuscany for our next Plein-Air Painting & Photography Workshop, see more details at nikigulley.com/?page_id=13 or e-mail Niki Gulley for more information.

To see more of my landscape paintings, visit my website at NikiGulley.com.

Or, for more information on my paintings from Italy, e-mail Niki Gulley.

Plein Air Painting Workshop in Tuscany w/ Niki Gulley

“Under the Tuscan Sun” ©2011 Niki Gulley

Sold • pastel 24” x 36”

Just sold to one of my Dallas collectors, “Under the Tuscan Sun,” was inspired from one of the many gorgeous vistas near the villa our group stays in while my husband and professional photographer, Scott Williams, and I are teaching our Tuscany Workshop. Between the vibrant sunset, the gently rolling hills, and this typical stone farm house, I just had to paint this ideal location.

Many folks have been asking, so we finally have our dates for our next “Plein-Air Painting & Photography Workshop in Tuscany”, Sept. 2 – 10. This is the perfect time of year for Tuscany and with an extra day added this year, how can you pass it up?!? There is a limit of 10 people and this is the trip that filled up in two weeks last year, so don’t wait too long to sign up in case that happens again. See more details about the trip at nikigulley.com/?page_id=13. Contact me for sign up forms if you are interested in going or if you have any questions.

E-mail Niki Gulley for more information.

Or, visit my website at NikiGulley.com to see more of more of my paintings and pastels.

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Ocean sunset pastel by Niki Gulley

"Day's Journey IV" ©2011 Niki Gulley

pastel 11" x 14"

Still dreaming of a warm sandy beach and playing in the ocean's waves.

E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on this sunset pastel

Or, visit my website at NikiGulley.com to see more of more of my paintings.

Digital Camera Workshop with Scott Williams

"Pandora's Box" ©2011 Scott Williams • photo on canvas

My husband and professional photographer, Scott Williams, is teaching an all day workshop on “Everything that you ever wanted to know about your camera, but were afraid to ask.” Scott is an extremely knowledgeable, motivating and patient teacher so I’m sure you’ll learn a lot and have fun in the process! Below are more details about the workshop and Scott’s contact information so you can participate. The workshop is filling up quickly and he only has room for 3 more, so sign up soon! – Niki Gulley • NikiGulley.com

Photography Workshop with Scott Williams

Sat. Feb. 19th • 10am - 3:30 pm

Location: Studio located near Northwest Hwy. and Abrams Rd. in Dallas

This will be a one day workshop where you can learn those things about your camera that you weren’t sure of and be able to ask the questions that will help you get better photos and more enjoyment out of your photography. Whether it is taking family photos, vacation shots, copying your art work or just documenting the world around you. This will be a hands on class where everybody will have an opportunity to get familiar with their camera’s operations. We will go over how to take the type of photos that you want, as well as how to view your images and how to get them off of your camera.

Start taking the photos that you always promised yourself you would by learning the operations of your camera. This could be one of those New Years resolutions that you can finally check off.

The cost will be $100 and class size will be limited on a first come, first served basis. Lunch will be included.

For more information, contact
Scott Williams
214-289-8512
photoguy@blind-squirrel.org

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