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Niki Gulley Painting in Tuscany I'm excited to be the featured artist at the Goodrich Gallery in downtown Dallas this month! Our local newspaper, The White Rock Lake Weekly, published an article written by Anne McDonald Duthie detailing highlights from the show. Please check it out at http://whiterocklakeweekly.com/local-artist-captures-poetic-landscapes/. If you'd like to see the show in person, please visit: The Goodrich Gallery – One Woman Show: Niki Gulley Nov. 1st – Dec. 1st  Gallery hours: Saturdays: 9 a.m. – Noon Sundays: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.  1928 Ross Avenue Dallas, Texas 75201  (214) 220-2727  firstchurchdallas.org/goodrich-gallery-calendar-of-artists/  firstchurchdallas.org *** If you're interested in joining us on one of our upcoming Art Treks or Foodie Treks to Iceland or Tuscany, please let us know.  Spaces fill up quickly! Iceland - Aug. 2020 Foodie Trek - Tuscany - Oct. 2020 Pa...

"Morning Shadows," Provence ©2019  Niki Gulley 12" x 9" textured oil painting On the first night of our Plein Air Painting and Photography Workshop that my husband, Scott Williams, and I led in southern France, we arrived at our B and B and went into town that evening for a wine tasting and amazing dinner at a Michelin-star restaurant. The food was out of this world, the weather was perfect for dining outside, and our new group was great company! The next morning, our painters stayed at our b and b and painted right there since the grounds were so beautiful.The light raking across the balcony and shutters was so dramatic, and I loved how the gnarly trees framed the composition to make a window within a window. Meanwhile, the photographers visited a nearby 11th century Abbey and took some incredible photographs. We met up later that day and headed to the nearby town of Arles for lunch. Wine tasting in Provence. ••• To see...

"Morning Light," Les Baux, France ©2017 Niki Gulley SOLD •  7" x 5" textured oil painting Just Sold!  On the second day of our Provence Art Trek, we visited the picturesque town of Les Baux, perched atop its rocky outcropping with beautiful views of the surrounding countryside below. Some folks visited the castle, galleries and shops while the painters set up in this quiet plaza capturing the unique stone residences, medieval cathedral or picturesque courtyard. In the afternoon we went to one of the most renowned wine towns in the world and sampled some amazing Chateaunef du Pape wines. Next summer we will be leading an Art Trek to Croatia and Slovenia and Cinque Terre and Lake Como, Italy, so if you've always dreamed of painting, photographing and sightseeing in Europe, please join us for one of these amazing trip! Details will be coming soon on  nikigulley.com/artreks. Please check out my website at NikiGulley.com,  NikiGulley.com  to see...

Villefranche and Monte Carlo - French Riviera Art Trek SOLD • 12" x 9" oil by Niki Gulley Just Sold! On our Plein Air Painting and Photography Workshop that my husband, Scott Williams, and I led in the French Riviera we all went in different directions on the third day. I took the painters to this beautiful scenic overlook while Scott drove the photographers along the corniches in search of the best vantages and photographs, while others relaxed at the pool at the hotel. That afternoon, we explored the bustling old city of Monaco and later that evening tried our hand at the casinos. One person in our group even won $336 on the slot machines! That evening we dined al fresco on a delicious three course meal, enjoying the company of new friends. A delicious dinner in Monaco. 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 always dreamed of painting, phot...

Provence Art Trek: Lavender Fields SOLD • 9" x 12" textured oil painting by Niki Gulley Plein Air Painting and Photography Workshop  with Niki Gulley and Scott Williams Just Sold through the Good Art Company Gallery! On our Provence Art Trek last year, we set up our easels in this gorgeous lavender field. The color and aroma explosion were out of this world – a painter's and photographer's dream come true. Words can't even describe how special that moment was! 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 always dreamed of painting, photographing and sightseeing in Europe, please join us for one of these amazing trip! Visit ArtTreks.org for details. Please check out my website at NikiGulley.com,  NikiGulley.com  to see more of my contemporary impressionist oil paintings. E-mail  Niki Gulley for more information.

Day 5, Provence Art Trek: Lavender Fields Plein Air Painting and Photography Workshop  with Niki Gulley and Scott Williams 9" x 12" textured oil painting On the fourth day of our Provence Art Trek, we set up our easels in this gorgeous lavender field. The color and aroma explosion were out of this world – a painter's and photographer's dream come true. Words can't even describe how special that moment was! 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 always dreamed of painting, photographing and sightseeing in Europe, please join us for one of these amazing trip! Details will be coming soon on  nikigulley.com/artreks. Please check out my website at NikiGulley.com,  NikiGulley.com  to see more of my contemporary impressionist oil paintings. E-mail  Niki Gulley for more information.

Day 3, Provence Art Trek: Les Baux / Chateauneuf Plein Air Painting and Photography Workshop  with Niki Gulley and Scott Williams 7" x 5" textured oil painting On the second day of our Provence Art Trek, we visited the picturesque town of Les Baux, perched atop its rocky outcropping with beautiful views of the surrounding countryside below. Some folks visited the castle, galleries and shops while the painters set up in this quiet plaza capturing the unique stone residences, medieval cathedral or picturesque courtyard. In the afternoon we went to one of the most renowned wine towns in the world and sampled some amazing Chateaunef du Pape wines. 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 always dreamed of painting, photographing and sightseeing in Europe, please join us for one of these amazing trip! Details will be coming soon on  nikigulley.com/artreks. ...

Day 1, Afternoon Location: Arles  Provence Art Trek with Niki Gulley and Scott Williams 9" x 12" textured oil painting by Niki Gulley In the afternoon, we visited the ancient Roman city of Arles, marveling at its in tact amphitheater from 90 AD, triumphal arch, and ancient theater, while retracing the footsteps of Van Gogh and seeing his colorful vision of rather ordinary painting locations. Last stop on our Van Gogh tour, we chose to paint at the asylum where he stayed, creating our own versions of the lovely courtyard garden. That night, we feasted on mussels, sea bream, various meat dishes and mouth-watering pastries at an award-winning restaurant. Bon Appetit! 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 always dreamed of painting, photographing and sightseeing in Europe, please join us for one of these amazing trip! Details will be coming soon on...

Day 1, Provence Art Trek 12" x 9" textured oil painting by Niki Gulley On the first night of our Plein Air Painting and Photography Workshop that my husband, Scott Williams, and I led in southern France, we arrived at our B and B and went into town that evening for a wine tasting and amazing dinner at a Michelin-star restaurant. The food was out of this world, the weather was perfect for dining outside, and our new group was great company! The next morning, our painters stayed at our b and b and painted right there since the grounds were so beautiful.The light raking across the balcony and shutters was so dramatic, and I loved how the gnarly trees framed the composition to make a window within a window. Meanwhile, the photographers visited a nearby 11th century Abbey and took some incredible photographs. We met up later that day and headed to the nearby town of Arles for lunch. Wine tasting in Provence. Next summer we will be leading an Art Tre...

Day 6, Villefranche - French Riviera Art Trek SOLD  • 12" x 9" textured oil painting by Niki Gulley On the last day of our Plein Air Painting and Photography Workshop that my husband, Scott Williams, and I led in the French Riviera, we all enjoyed a leisurely morning. The painters went down to the harbor and set out to capture the turquoise Mediterranean one last time, while the photographers shot around town and others visited the sights in Villefranche. Dining for lunch one last time along the waterfront, we gave everyone the afternoon to swim, shop or relax.  We gathered later that day to view a slide show of the photography students' work and to show the paintings we created for the week. It's always so much fun to see what everyone captured during the trip, with each student's perspective so unique! That night we dined on a delicious dinner, sad that the trip was ending but glad that we got to enjoy it with new friends. Dining near the water...

Day 5, Nice - French Riviera Art Trek stained glass windows by Marc Chagall On the next day of our Plein Air Painting and Photography Workshop that my husband, Scott Williams, and I led in the French Riviera we packed in a busy day. Starting out the morning on the far edge of Nice, we visited the archaeological and Matisse museum for anyone who was interested. Next, we dropped everyone off at the Marc Chagall museum, which had an incredible collection of his paintings and a few of his stained glass windows along with a fascinating video. That afternoon, we went into the old city to tour, shop, walk along the boardwalk and dip our toes in the ocean. Dining on a delicious dinner in town, we headed back to Villefranche at the end of the day. 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 always dreamed of painting, photographing and sightseeing in Europe, please jo...

Day 4, Renoir's House and St. Paul de Vence - French Riviera Art Trek 7" x 5" textured oil by Niki Gulley On the fourth morning of our Plein Air Painting and Photography Workshop that my husband, Scott Williams, and I led in the French Riviera we visited Renoir's house along the coast. Seeing his studio and garden, along with some of his lesser known impressionist paintings was truly a thrill! Next, we headed north to the Medieval town of St. Paul de Vence, where some of us took a fascinating wine tasting class while others explored and shopped. That afternoon the painters met up and we each chose a different subject. Some chose to paint the rolling hills and valley below, while I was intrigued by this balcony being overrun by Bougainvillea. The magenta color explosion was out of this world, and I just had to capture it! Next summer we will be leading an Art Trek to Spain and the following year we will be headed to Tuscany, England and Irelan...

Day 3, Villefranche and Monte Carlo - French Riviera Art Trek 12" x 9" oil by Niki Gulley On the next morning of our Plein Air Painting and Photography Workshop that my husband, Scott Williams, and I led in the French Riviera we all went in different directions. I took the painters to this beautiful scenic overlook while Scott drove the photographers along the corniches in search of the best vantages and photographs, while others relaxed at the pool at the hotel. That afternoon, we explored the bustling old city of Monaco and later that evening tried our hand at the casinos. One person in our group even won $336 on the slot machines! That evening we dined al fresco on a delicious three course meal, enjoying the company of new friends. A delicious dinner in Monaco. 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 always dreamed of painting, photographin...

Day 2, Eze and Villefranche - French Riviera Art Trek 9" x 12" pastel by Niki Gulley On the second day of our Plein Air Painting and Photography Workshop that my husband, Scott Williams, and I led in the French Riviera we spent the morning exploring the Medieval town of Eze perched on the mountainside high about the Mediterranean. With amazing views below, a massive other-worldly succulent garden, twisty stone passages and fascinating shops, there was something for everyone to see and do.  Bougainvillea in Eze - Photo by Scott Williams That afternoon, we headed back to the hotel and while some of our group relaxed, my painters and I set up our easels in front of this beautiful ocean view, framed by tile rooftops and luscious palm and cypress trees. Our treat that evening was a boat cruise along Villefranche and the surrounding harbors. A perfect end to the relaxing day! Enjoying the boat cruise along Villefranche harbor. Next summer we wi...

Day 2, Eze and Villefranche - French Riviera Art Trek 9" x 12" pastel by Niki Gulley On the second day of our Plein Air Painting and Photography Workshop that my husband, Scott Williams, and I led in the French Riviera we spent the morning exploring the Medieval town of Eze perched on the mountainside high about the Mediterranean. With amazing views below, a massive other-worldly succulent garden, twisty stone passages and fascinating shops, there was something for everyone to see and do.  Bougainvillea in Eze - Photo by Scott Williams That afternoon, we headed back to the hotel and while some of our group relaxed, my painters and I set up our easels in front of this beautiful ocean view, framed by tile rooftops and luscious palm and cypress trees. Our treat that evening was a boat cruise along Villefranche and the surrounding harbors. A perfect end to the relaxing day! Enjoying the boat cruise along Villefranche harbor. Next summer we wi...

Day 1, Rothschild Estate and Beaulieu - French Riviera Art Trek 9" x 12" pastel by Niki Gulley On the first day of our Plein Air Painting and Photography Workshop that my husband, Scott Williams, and I led in the French Riviera we spent the morning touring the gorgeous grounds and estate of Beatrice Rothschild. Composed of nine different themed gardens, each one managed to be even more beautiful than the one before with jaw-dropping views of the ocean below. That afternoon, my painters set up their easels in the pictureasque nearby harbor or Beaulieu while the photographers and tourists joined Scott at another impressive villa and for a walking tour along the harbor. The beach was alive with activity and we set out to capture that energy with the colorful umbrellas and clear turquoise water set against the lush vegetation and unique stately homes in the background. A great day! The gorgeous Rothschild villa and gardens. Next summer we will be l...