What A View by Kay Wyne

What A View

12" x 16" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Today is Day #6 in the 30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge!

Contact Kay if you are interested in purchasing this painting.

Last March John  and I were in La Jolla, CA walking the streets and taking in the town.  A lot of times when you are vacationing, you seem to see the same people over and over again.  We kept running into or in this instance, following a small group of monks.  I could not resist taking a pic of them taking in the view.  I really liked the robes and the shadows they created.  So, last week I started this painting...and now it is finished.  Thanks for looking at this blog...I am painting everyday, keeping up with the challenge.  Kay

Lake Como, Italy oil painting by Niki Gulley

"Peaceful Harbor," Lake Como, Italy ©2012 Niki Gulley

oil on canvas • 24" x 36"

Lake Como, Italy is probably my favorite spot from all of our travels. The vistas are simply breathtaking with the alps in the background, the gorgeous blue of the lake, the brightly colored unique buildings and the lush foliage dotting the magnificent gardens. I love this little laid back town of Varenna, which is so peaceful that all of your cares just melt away. 

If you'd like to join us in Cinque Terre and Lake Como, Italy this Sept. 8th - 16th for our next Plein-Air Painting / Photography Workshop, e-mail Niki Gulley for more information or visit nikigulley.com/?page_id=1420. If you sign up by Jan. 13th, you'll save $500 off the cost of the trip!

To see more of my paintings from Italy visit NikiGulley.com.