"Majestic Residence" - New Irish Castle Painting by Niki Gulley

"Majestic Residence," Ireland ©2020 Niki Gulley

12" x 9" textured oil painting

Day 5:  Ireland ART TREK
Killarney
Plein Air Painting and Photography Workshop with Niki Gulley and Scott Williams

On the next morning of our Ireland Art Trek, we left for Killarney, making a pit stop in the adorable thatch-roofed town of Adare. After exploring and grabbing lunch, we drove onto our lodging for the next few nights, a 16th century castle, fit for a king! Dinner was also delicious that evening in the castle's dining room.

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"The Long Walk" from Galway by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

"The Long Walk," Galway, Ireland ©2020 Niki Gulley

9" x 12" textured oil painting

Day 3:  Ireland ART TREK
Galway

Plein Air Painting and Photography Workshop with Niki Gulley and Scott Williams

After spending the first two days of our Ireland Art Trek in Dublin, we moved onto the happening city of Galway next. After a quick bite, us painters set up our easels along the "Long Walk" to capture the colorful houses along the cove while the photographers and tourists explored downtown and joined us later that afternoon. While we managed to stay dry, you can see from the painting that we had very dramatic skies and moody colors! A fun challenge to capture after coming from sunny Dallas, TX. That evening we checked into our hotel near the Cliffs of Moher and thoroughly enjoyed a delicious gourmet dinner that night.

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"Eilean Donan" Scottish Castle Painting by Palette Knife Artist Niki Gulley

"Eilean Donan" ©2020 Niki Gulley

5" x 7” textured oil painting

Scotland Art Trek – Days 7: Eilean Donan Castle and the Highlands
Led by Niki Gulley and Scott Williams

On the last day of our Scotland Painting and Photography Workshop, we made several stops on our way back to Edinburgh, taking in the beautiful sites and scenery. First, we explored the most photographed castle in Scotland, Eileen Donan, which has also been the set for many major movies. While several of our group enjoyed the tour of the interior, I decided to stay and paint its unique facade and setting out on its own island. Next, we stopped to photograph the massive peaks and valleys in the Scottish Highlands. We ended our day back in Edinburgh, so everyone could catch their flights out the next morning. What a wonderful week and group of Art Trekkers!!! We had an amazing trip.

Painting Eilean Donan Castle.

Photographers atop Calton Hill in Edinburgh.

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New Formal Irish Garden by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

"Formal Garden," Ireland ©2020 Niki Gulley

9" x 12" textured oil painting

Day 6:  Ireland ART TREK
Morning location: Dingle Peninsula & Killarney Castle

Plein Air Painting and Photography Workshop with Niki Gulley and Scott Williams

The next day of our Ireland Art Trek, the photographers and tourists ventured out to tour the Dingle Peninsula with its craggy coves, cute fishing villages and spectacular ocean views, stopping at castles,  Dingle town, waterfalls and various landmarks along the way. My painters wanted to stay at our castle grounds and paint right where we were lodging because the scenery was so beautiful. For our morning location, we set up our easels in the castle's garden. The brilliance of the various greens was so intense that I had to capture that along with this romantic gazebo beckoning you to sit down and enjoy the view.

Our photographers and tourists visiting the Dingle Peninsula.

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"Ross Castle" from Killarney, Ireland by Niki Gulley

"Ross Castle" ©2020 Niki Gulley

9" x 12" textured oil painting

Day 7:  Ireland ART TREK
Afternoon location: Ross Castle, Killarney

Plein Air Painting and Photography Workshop with Niki Gulley and Scott Williams

On the last afternoon of our Ireland Art Trek, we visited Ross Castle. While the photographers explored the castle and grounds, the painters set up their easels to capture this majestic view of the castle and lake. With the possibility of rain approaching, the clouds were moving so fast that only a tiny patch of blue sky peeked through and we had to paint quickly. Afterwards, we enjoyed a peaceful boat tour of the lake and came back to our home base, to share our photos and paintings of our trip. What a great way to end a wonderful Art Trek with new friends

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Painting at Ross Castle.

Finishing up our Art Trek by sharing our paintings and photographs from the trip.

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"Keyhole View" by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

"Keyhole View" ©2020 Niki Gulley

7" x 5" oil painting on panel

We found this gorgeous beach in southern Portugal that had a stunning view through the rock face that gave you a peak into another world beyond the keyhole.

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"Acropolis" by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

"Acropolis," Athens, Greece ©2020 Niki Gulley
9" x 12" oil painting on panel

On the first full day of our plein air painting and photography workshop in Greece, we visited the Acropolis in Athens along with several other ancient sites. It was truly awe inspiring to see a part of history from the fifth century BC and to imagine what life must have been like as democracy was beginning. In the afternoon, the painters set up their easels on top of the balcony at our hotel to paint this beautiful view of the Parthenon while the photographers continued touring the city. In this oil painting, I wanted to capture a sense of scale with the Acropolis, and suggest how it rises above the city on this massive mound, towering majestically over the city, kissed by the clouds above.

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Breakfast from the terrace of our hotel. What a view of the Acropolis!

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Ocean View by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

"Inside Out II," Santorini, Greece © 2020 Niki Gulley

7" x 5" oil painting on panel

This was the view that greeted us on the way back to our hotel in Santorini, Greece. You went through the gate and under the archway into a little courtyard that was so beautiful and peaceful. I had to capture that beauty!

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"Curves and Shadows" from Santorini, Greece by Niki Gulley

"Curves and Shadows" © 2020 Niki Gulley

12" x 9" oil painting on panel

On the sixth day of our Greece Art Trek, the sky darkened and the winds picked up so we decided to paint in a more sheltered spot. So setting up on our balcony, we chose to paint a vignette of the white-washed stucco and simple architectural lines and curves. At a couple of points, we even got some soft sunlight to give our subject subtle highlights and shadows, which we painted quickly as the light was quite fleeting. 

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"Inside Out" from Greece by Palette Knife Artist Niki Gulley

"Inside Out," Greek Islands ©2020 Niki Gulley

10" x 8" oil painting by 

Here is another painting from Greece on one of the less touristy islands, Milos. We found this quiet off-the-beaten-path beach. I thought this building was interesting with its simple curves and color, and I liked how it framed the gorgeous blue ocean in the background. The contrasts between the stark sun-bleached white walls and its strong midday shadows also caught my attention and I had to paint it.

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"Sentimental Journey," Venice by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

"Sentimental Journey" ©2020 Niki Gulley

9" x 12" textured oil painting on panel

We took a vaporetto tour of Venice and got off at the Rialto bridge where we wandered the fruit, vegetable and fish markets. I set up my easel in this quiet spot, marking the oldest restaurant in Venice. This bridge had so much character being made completely of wood, decorated in plantings and flanked by red and white poles that I just had to paint it!

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"Vino for Two" Palette Knife Painting by Niki Gulley

"Vino for Two" ©2020 Niki Gulley • 10" x 8" oil painting

I love the courtyards in Italy – they are so warm and inviting, reminding us to relax and enjoy the moment rather than rushing onto the next thing on our list. I enjoyed hanging out here, taking in the sound of the fountain trickling, savoring the local red wine, and spending time conversing with my husband. I hope this painting reminds you of a similar special memory.

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