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Day 3, Greece Art Trek:  Santorini SOLD  • 12" x 9" textured oil painting by Niki Gulley On the third day of our Greece Art Trek, we flew to Santorini and gawked at the amazing view from our hotel overlooking the caldera. Our painters set up their easels right there since the scenery was so beautiful, while the photographers toured through town, shooting the white washed architecture and fantastic views of the ocean below. I chose this vantage of the potted succulent set against the vivid blue water and white stucco balcony. With several clouds in the sky, everything had a nice soft light that created subtle shadows, intense colors and a cool breeze, making it such a pleasant day to paint. Taking a little time out to enjoy the view and sample the Greek wines, which are quite tasty! Next summer we will be leading an Art Trek to Paris and Provence, France so if you've always dreamed of painting, photographing and sightseeing during lavender and sunflower sea...

Last Day, Greece Art Trek with Niki Gulley and Scott Williams 7" x 5" oil painting by Niki Gulley On the last day of our Plein Air Painting and Photography Workshop in Greece, some folks shopped, some relaxed by the pool, others continued photographing. I couldn't miss one last opportunity to paint our gorgeous Santorini view from our hotel balcony. Everyone had a lovely, rejuvenating afternoon!  Later that day we all gathered to share what we had painted and photographed during the trip, and sample some of the local wines and cheeses while we discussed the art. To cap off the evening, we treated ourselves to a delicious seafood dinner with another gorgeous view of the ocean, catching up with new friends and savoring our last night. A perfect ending to a perfect trip! Dinner with an amazing view on our last night. Next summer we will be leading an Art Trek to Spain and the following year we will be headed to Tuscany, England and Ireland, so...

Day 2, Greece Art Trek:  Santorini 12" x 9" textured oil painting by Niki Gulley On the second full day of our Greece Art Trek, we flew to Santorini and gawked at the amazing view from our hotel overlooking the caldera. Our painters set up their easels right there since the scenery was so beautiful, while the photographers toured through town, shooting the white washed architecture and fantastic views of the ocean below. I chose this vantage of the potted succulent set against the vivid blue water and white stucco balcony. With several clouds in the sky, everything had a nice soft light that created subtle shadows, intense colors and a cool breeze, making it such a pleasant day to paint. Taking a little time out to enjoy the view and sample the Greek wines, which are quite tasty! View of Fira, Santorini Next summer we will be leading an Art Trek to Spain and the following year we will be headed to Tuscany, England and Ireland, so if you've al...

Day 7 - Greece Art Trek:  Santorini 9" x 12" oil painting by Niki Gulley • "Cocktail in Paradise" On our last afternoon, the sun came out and it and everyone had free time to do whatever they pleased. Some folks shopped, some relaxed by the pool, others continued photographing, and I couldn't miss one last opportunity to paint our gorgeous Santorini view. Everyone had a lovely, rejuvenating afternoon!  Later that day we all gathered to share what we had painted and photographed during the trip, and sample some of the local wines and cheeses while we discussed the art. To cap off the day, we treated ourselves to a delicious seafood dinner with another gorgeous view of the ocean, catching up with new friends and savoring our last night. A perfect ending to a perfect trip! Critique / Show and Tell Dinner with an amazing view on our last night. Next summer we will be leading an Art Trek to Paris and Provence, France so if you've al...

Day 6 - Greece Art Trek:  Fira and Wineries 12" x 9" oil painting by Niki Gulley 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.  That afternoon, we weren't about to let the drizzle spoil our day so we made the most of the the situation and went wine tasting! One of the local wineries overlooked the caldera, so we not only sampled some delicious Greek wines and munchies but also with the rain letting up, took in another amazing view. Wine tasting on Santorini. Next summer we will be leading an Art Trek to Paris and Provence, France so if you've always dreamed of painting, photog...

Day 3, Greece Art Trek:  Santorini 12" x 9" textured oil painting by Niki Gulley On the third day of our Greece Art Trek, we flew to Santorini and gawked at the amazing view from our hotel overlooking the caldera. Our painters set up their easels right there since the scenery was so beautiful, while the photographers toured through town, shooting the white washed architecture and fantastic views of the ocean below. I chose this vantage of the potted succulent set against the vivid blue water and white stucco balcony. With several clouds in the sky, everything had a nice soft light that created subtle shadows, intense colors and a cool breeze, making it such a pleasant day to paint. Taking a little time out to enjoy the view and sample the Greek wines, which are quite tasty! Next summer we will be leading an Art Trek to Paris and Provence, France so if you've always dreamed of painting, photographing and sightseeing during lavender and sunflower season in F...

“Rooftop View” Santorini, Greece ©2012 Niki Gulley 10” x 20” oil painting The view from our hotel that we’ll be staying at in May for our Plein Air Painting and Photography Workshop to Greece  is amazing! In this oil painting, I wanted to capture the beautiful sea below with the vertically stacked puzzle piece architecture indicative of Santorini. If you’d also like to experience the beauty, history and culture of Greece, join me and my husband / travel photographer, Scott Williams, for our P lein Air Painting and Photography Art Trek  to Athens and Santorini on May 10-18 . Our unique Art Treks afford you the option to choose which aspects interest you, whether it is painting, photography, both or neither, thereby giving you an opportunity to make the most of your experience. Our trips are designed to hone your skills and expand your creativity, all while you further your artistic voice and immerse yourself in the region's culture and lifestyle. Non-par...