Artists Of Texas Contemporary Paintings and Art

SANTA FE ART TREK:  Plein Air Painting / Photography Workshop with Niki Gulley and Scott Williams   Day 4, morning location - Rio Chama 9" x 12" oil by Niki Gulley Today we headed back towards Abiquiu and set up our easels at the edge of this scenic overlook to capture the Rio Chama below. While the whole landscape is gorgeous, it is way too much information to capture on a small canvas, not too mention being able to paint the light quick enough before it changes in the afternoon. So we simplified the composition, breaking the hills and foliage into simple shapes and blocks of color. I loved the curving lines the various elevations and river formed, so I focused on that flow and movement, accentuating the energy of nature with my strokes. Students painting at the Rio Chama. Visit  nikigulley.com/artreks/  for upcoming Art Treks and Workshops or  E-mail  Niki Gulley  for more information. For new classes and worksho...

SANTA FE ART TREK:  Plein Air Painting / Photography Workshop with Niki Gulley and Scott Williams   Day 3, morning location - Rancho de Taos 10" x 8" textured oil by Niki Gulley On day 3 of our Santa Fe Art Trek, we headed north to paint Rancho de Taos, made famous in paint by Georgia O'Keefe and in film by Ansel Adams. Today each of my students saw the adobe structure differently, and each chose a unique perspective of the building. Spending most of the morning helping everyone with perspective and getting accurate angles on this tricky pueblo, I had just enough time to do a quick  palette knife sketch of a close up of the church. Choosing vibrant golds and reds for the bell tower set against a gorgeous cobalt sky, really made the colors sing! Above: Barbara Moore working in pastels at Rancho de Taos, with faithful companion, Shiloh. Visit  nikigulley.com/artreks/  for upcoming Art Treks and Workshops or  E-mail  Ni...

"Convergence," New Mexico ©2011 Niki Gulley SOLD • pastel 24" x 36" This pastel was inspired by the gorgeous New Mexico rugged terrain, and the pure radiant quality of the sunlight that bathes the region in a glow that makes colors come alive and adds a richness to the surroundings. Santa Fe is one of those places that allows you to witness nature’s staggering beauty amid a setting straight out of the old west. This is the landscape that inspired Georgia O’keeffe and Ansel Adams, and now it’s your turn. We have the finalized details for our Painting & Photography Workshop in Santa Fe this August, and would love to have you join us! Space is limited and if you sign up by May 18th, you qualify for the early discounted price so let us know soon if you’d like to come along. Visit nikigulley.com/?page_id=13 for more details. Plein-Air Painting & Photo Workshop Taught by Scott Williams & Niki Gulley Santa Fe, New Mexico August 7 -13 / 2011 Early discount ...