Plein Air Painting Workshop in Venice, Italy with Niki Gulley

"Romantic Journey" • Venice, Italy • SOLD
Pastel by Niki Gulley • 10" x 8"

I created this pastel during the workshop my husband and I taught in Venice this May and recently finished a few final details in the studio. We love the city, and there is so much inspiration in Venice between the art, architecture, canals and magical light that it's really hard to narrow down what to paint! On this day, we decided to stick with a classic view of the canals. I like the way light peeks through the narrow passageway and leads your eye from building to building, and the gondola that happened into the scene created the perfect finishing detail.

If interested in more information about our next Venice workshop this coming May, check out nikigulley.com. Sign up by Nov. 14th and save $300 on the cost of the trip!

Niki@NikiGulley.com

White Rock Sunset by Niki Gulley

"White Rock Sunset II" ©2009 Niki Gulley
oil painting • 7" x 5"

Another beautiful sunset over White Rock Lake in Dallas. I feel very fortunate in an otherwise concrete city to have this lovely slice of nature practically out our backdoor. I think being out in nature helps rejuvenate our spirit from time to time – I know it does for me!

I hope you can visit me at the Lakewood Market this weekend. For more information, e-mail me at niki@nikigulley.com or visit my website at NikiGulley.com.

White Rock Sunset by Niki Gulley

"White Rock Sunset II" ©2009 Niki Gulley
oil painting • 7" x 5"

Another beautiful sunset over White Rock Lake in Dallas. I feel very fortunate in an otherwise concrete city to have this lovely slice of nature practically out our backdoor. I think being out in nature helps rejuvenate our spirit from time to time – I know it does for me!

I hope you can visit me at the Lakewood Market this weekend. For more information, e-mail me at niki@nikigulley.com or visit my website at NikiGulley.com.

Sunflower by Niki Gulley

"Sunflower Study" ©2009 Niki Gulley
5" x 7" oil painting

I set up a still life of sunflowers for my students to paint and I decided to focus in on just one flower for my demo. I love that there's something about sunflowers that just brighten up your day!

Email me for more information at niki@nikigulley.com.

Visit my website at NikiGulley.com.

White Rock Sunset

White Rock Sunset ©2009 Niki Gulley
5" x 7" oil painting

I had so much fun painting White Rock Lake and the Dallas skyline large the other day, that I had to create another miniature version from a similar vantage point using vivid sunset colors.

Email me for more information or visit the White Rock Art Festival at 9720 Waterview Rd. in Dallas this weekend to see more.

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Crimson Sky, White Rock Lake

"Crimson Sky," White Rock Lake ©2009 Niki Gulley
25" x 19" pastel

Fresh off the easel! I wanted to create a dramatic piece of White Rock Lake and the Dallas Skyline. Here is one of our rare beautiful sunsets in Dallas. If you'd like more information on this pastel, e-mail me at niki@nikigulley.com or stop by the White Rock Art Festival this weekend to see it person. Visit my website for details and to see more.

Road less Traveled

"Road less Traveled" ©2009 Niki Gulley
11" x 14" oil painting

Towards the end of our trip to Colorado, snowfall had come early causing all of the autumn foliage to drift to the ground. I liked the way the bare tree limbs tangled together in the misty distance, set against the vivid fallen leaves in the foreground. What surprises lay in wait for us around the next corner?

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