"Colors of Colmar" Palette Knife Painting by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

  

"Colors of Colmar" ©2024 Niki Gulley

12" x 12" textured acrylic painting on canvas panel

Painted on location in the Alsatian town of Colmar, France,  the scenery was inspiring everywhere you looked. Straight out of a postcard, practically every view is storybook picture perfect. Today I set up my easel amongst the Russian sage and Black-eyed Susans to capture their joy and energy with a sliver of the cross-timbered architecture in the distance to set the stage.  I hope you are transported to this beautiful, magical place!

Painting amongst the Russian sage and Black-eyed Susans

To see more of my contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit nikigulley.com.

E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on my France painting series.

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"Colors of Colmar" Palette Knife Painting by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

 

"Colors of Colmar" ©2023 Niki Gulley

12" x 12" textured acrylic painting on canvas panel

Painted on location in the Alsatian town of Colmar, France,  the scenery was inspiring everywhere you looked. Straight out of a postcard, practically every view is storybook picture perfect. Today I set up my easel amongst the Russian sage and Black-eyed Susans to capture their joy and energy with a sliver of the cross-timbered architecture in the distance to set the stage.  I hope you are transported to this beautiful, magical place!

Painting amongst the Russian sage and Black-eyed Susans

To see more of my contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit nikigulley.com.

E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on my France painting series.

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Last Day of Niki Gulley's and Scott Williams' Alsace Art Trek

        

©2022 Niki Gulley

12" x 12" textured acrylic painting on canvas panel

Day 6, Alsace, France Art Trek: Colmar or Strasbourg

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

As always, this Art Trek flew by and it was already the last day. So, we decided that we had so much fun painting earlier in the week in Colmar, that we would revisit that beautiful spot and paint in another direction since the scenery was inspiring all around. Today I set up my easel amongst the Russian sage and Black-eyed Susans to capture their joy and energy with a sliver of the cross-timbered architecture in the distance to set the stage. Meanwhile below you can see some of my talented students' paintings working in watercolor, pastel and acrylic.

Painting amongst the Russian sage and Black-eyed Susans

Students' pastel, watercolors and acrylics

While we painted the rest of our group hopped a train to Strasbourg and toured the town, and others just enjoyed their last free day in Colmar. That night we gathered for one more delicious dinner, enjoying the company of new friends. What an amazing Trek!

Toasting to our last night!

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Painting and Photographing Alsace Wine Towns with Niki Gulley and Scott Williams

       

©2022 Niki Gulley

12" x 9" textured acrylic painting on canvas panel

Day 5, Alsace, France Art Trek: Ribeauvillé

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

After a relaxing day in Colmar, we ventured forth on day 5 to visit the next picturesque village on the Alsatian wine route, Ribeauvillé. My painters and I set up in this beautiful park to capture the surrounding beauty while the photographers went in search for the perfect shot and the tourists grabbed the train, which toured the area and gave them some history on the region. I loved all of these colorful planted flowers, so working more loosely and impressionistically today, I set out to capture the joy of the moment. 

Gardens in Ribeauvillé

After lunch, we then toured the Trimbach winery to learn about their wine-making process, and of course, sample some of their famous wines. Delicious!

Wine tasting with our group

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Painting Colmar with Niki Gulley - Alsace Art Trek 2022

      

©2022 Niki Gulley

SOLD • 12" x 9" textured acrylic painting on canvas panel

Day 4, Alsace, France Art Trek: Colmar

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

Just Sold!  On the fourth day of our Alsace Art Trek, it was time to slow down the pace and enjoy our home-base town of Colmar.  This city is so enchanting, like something out of a Brothers Grimm fairy tale, that it is hard to narrow down what to paint. I settled on this quiet area along the canals where my painters could sit and take in the beautiful views. Each student found their own unique scene to capture. Meanwhile I actually decided to paint my students sitting on this picturesque bench. Gary with his straw hat looked so dapper that I had to record the moment in acrylic!

While we painted, the photographers and tourists continued to explore every narrow alleyway, historical building and square, picturesque canal and French/German accents indicative of only the Alsatian region. Later that evening, we reconvened for a delicious dinner and to discuss stories from our day.

Photographers posing in Colmar - hard at work!

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Plein Air Painting in France with Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

     

"Sunny Refrain" ©2022 Niki Gulley

SOLD • 9" x 12" textured oil painting on canvas panel

Day 3, Alsace, France Art Trek: Konigsberg Castle and Riquewihr

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

By day 3, our group was over any jet-lag remnants and raring to go, so we packed the day with fun activities! First we explored Konigsberg Castle, a fortress from the Middle Ages that has been completely renovated to its former glory. Next, we visited the Medieval village of Riquewihr, surrounded by vineyards in every direction. After exploring all of the alleyways and shops and grabbing a gourmet lunch, it was time for some wine tasting. Alsace being known for its delicious white wines, we were not disappointed.

Later that day, we returned to Colmar to relax and enjoy another delicious dinner together with new friends while we discussed our adventures from the day.

Dinner in Colmar

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Painting and Photographing in France with Niki Gulley and Scott Williams

    

©2022 Niki Gulley

7" x 5" textured acrylic painting on panel

Day 2, Alsace, France Art Trek: Eguisheim

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

After painting and photographing sunrise in Colmar, we headed to the next adorable village, Eguisheim. 

Known as one of the most beautiful villages in France, this town does not disappoint! Immaculate flower filled window boxes, a bustling town square and colorful architecture greets you in every direction. Us painters set up around the fountain in the main square to capture the spirit of the city while our photographers and tourists explored the rest of all the town had to offer.

Eguisheim photo by Scott Williams

Our Art Treks group in Eguisheim town square

To see more of my contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit nikigulley.com.

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New Colorful French Architecture Painting by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

   

©2022 Niki Gulley

SOLD • 9" x 12" textured acrylic painting on canvas panel

Day 2, Alsace, France Art Trek: Sunrise in Colmar

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

Just Sold! This morning I dragged my body and my painting gear in the darkness to set up at this picturesque view in downtown Colmar along with the photographers who got up to capture sunrise. As the sun started rising, it illuminated the buildings and cast its colorful glow along the river and the sky. I'm so glad I made the effort and got up in time to capture it, even if the rest of my painters decided to sleep in!

Sunrise in Colmar

To see more of my contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit nikigulley.com.

E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on my France painting series.

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Alsace, France Art Trek with Niki Gulley and Scott Williams

  

"Alsatian Beauty II" ©2022 Niki Gulley

9" x 12" textured acrylic painting on canvas panel

Day 1, Alsace, France Art Trek: Kaysersberg

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

For our first Art Trek of 2022, we led our group to the fairytale villages of Alsace, France. Located along the French/German border, each town is a visual paradise consisting of brightly colored cross-timbered houses and flower boxes overflowing with vibrant, cheerful blooms. The hardest part is narrowing down what to paint! 

On our first full day, we visited the picturesque town of Kaysersberg. Nestled on a peaceful river, this colorful village provided plenty of inspiration for our painters and photographers. We set up our easels to capture this waterfall and cross-timbered houses while the photographers and tourists explored the rest of town. Later that day, we returned to our home base town of Colmar, taking a leisurely boat ride through the canals and dined on an authentic Alsatian meal that evening. What a great way to start the trip!

Our painting view in Kaysersberg

Boat tour in Colmar

To see more of my contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit nikigulley.com.

E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on my France painting series.

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For more information on upcoming Art Treks, please visit http://www.ArtTreks.org.