May 2021

New “Villa View” Painting from Tuscany by Impressionist Niki Gulley

May 31, 2021

9″ x 12″ textured oil painting

While leading our Tuscany Foodie Trek, I set up my easel to capture this gorgeous view of the distant hills and farmhouse that we see from our breakfast table each morning. With a few clouds drifting by, the sun kept illuminating the foreground Rapeseed and making the hills glow gold and chartreuse. I liked the single farmhouse set against the distant mountains and the one lone cypress growing in the middle of all that yellow. What a perfect morning!

That evening for a delicious meal of melted pecorino and homemade rustic bread, pici (hand rolled pasta) with wild boar sauce or truffle ravioli for others, fresh organic vegetables and of course the local red wine to top it off!

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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. 2021

Portugal – Sept. 2021

Foodie Trek – Tuscany – Oct. 2022

For more information on upcoming Treks, please visit http://www.ArtTreks.org.

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To see more of my contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit nikigulley.com.

“Morning Shadows” Textured Oil Painting by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

May 28, 2021

SOLD • 12″ x 9″ textured oil painting

Just sold! 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.

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Waterfall Palette Knife Painting from Iceland by Niki Gulley

May 27, 2021

12″ x 16” textured oil painting

My husband and I both LOVE waterfalls, which turned out to be one of our favorite things about Iceland – there was a stunning waterfall everywhere we went. Today I set up my easel to capture the energy and flow of the cascades while showing the lush mountainous scenery surrounding the landscape. Creating strokes in diagonal sweeping shapes to enhance that feeling of movement and rhythm, I hope you, too, can hear the flowing water’s music and feel the gentle spray from its mist.

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If you’d like to join us on one of upcoming Art Treks, please let us know. My husband, Scott Williams, and I will be leading a painting and photography workshop to Iceland next August, and this waterfall will be one of our amazing stops. Details will be on our website shortly, and we anticipate that this trip will sell out quickly, so let us know if you’re interested.

Iceland – Aug. 2021

Portugal – Sept. 2021

Tuscany Foodie Trek – Oct. 2022

For more information on upcoming Art Treks, please visit http://www.ArtTreks.org.

“Falling Water III” Palette Knife Painting of Iceland by Niki Gulley

May 26, 2021

12″ x 9” textured oil painting

Next up on our Iceland itinerary was visiting another waterfall. My husband and I love waterfalls, and it feels like Iceland has one even better than the next around every bend! So, needless to say we were pretty happy painting and photographing all of the falls the country had to offer. This cascade that we visited today is smaller in stature but no less impressive. It tumbles down over the rocky mountain and empties into a river carving its way through the lush, craggy valley below. I wanted to capture not only the falls, but the water’s path as it flows and snakes its way around the towering rock formations. Other than the midges that would swarm when the sun came out, it was a perfect afternoon!

If you’re interested in purchasing this painting, just follow this link https://www.nikigulley.com/falling-water-iii/.

To see framing options, please e-mail me.

To see more of my contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit nikigulley.com.

E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on my Iceland painting series.

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If you’re interested in joining us on one of upcoming Art Treks, please let us know. Spaces fill up quickly!

Iceland – Aug. 2021

Portugal – Sept. 2021

Tuscany Foodie Trek – Oct. 2021

For more information on upcoming Art Treks, please visit http://www.ArtTreks.org.

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Reykavik Oil Painting by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

May 25, 2021

9″ x 12″ textured oil painting on panel

My husband and I rounded out our Iceland adventure by finishing in the capitol city of Reykjavik. While a lot more peaceful than Dallas, TX, it was quite a contrast to be in the bustling city after the vast peacefulness of the countryside. One of the things I liked about Reykjavik was how colorful the buildings were painted and how much that brightened up a grey day. Setting out to capture those fun colors and the energy of the city, I chose to paint this overview of town with main street leading your eye all the way down to the harbor. Created with palette knife and a lot of paint, I wanted to leave this painting fairly loose to add to that lively feeling and energetic vibe I felt in Reykjavik.

If you’re interested in purchasing this painting, just follow this link https://www.nikigulley.com/reykavik/.

To see framing options, please e-mail me.

To see more of my contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit nikigulley.com.

E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on my Iceland painting series.

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If you’re interested in joining us on one of upcoming Art Treks, please let us know. Spaces fill up quickly!

Iceland – Aug. 2021

Portugal – Sept. 2021

Tuscany Foodie Trek – Oct. 2021

For more information on upcoming Art Treks, please visit http://www.ArtTreks.org.

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“Ice Drift” Palette Knife Painting of Iceland’s Iceburgs by Niki Gulley

May 24, 2021

9″ x 12” textured oil painting

After enjoying the gentle beauty in Southern Iceland, we worked our way around the country counterclockwise and visited the frozen lagoons and icebergs in the east next. Uniquely shaped large ice chunks float along gorgeous turquoise waters as they drift out to sea. Each one has a distinct shape and color that make them fascinating to watch. This afternoon, I set out to capture this rather interesting square ice piece with aqua blue diagonal ridges running through it. I pulled in fairly tightly so you could focus on its design and then I painted in a glimpse of the mountain behind it to give you a sense of scale. Meanwhile, the water below becomes slightly blurry as the ice chunks slowly drift by and we are caught up in the mesmerizing moment.

If you’re interested in purchasing this painting, just follow this link https://www.nikigulley.com/ice-drift/.

To see framing options, please e-mail me.

To see more of my contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit nikigulley.com.

E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on my Iceland painting series.

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If you’re interested in joining us on one of upcoming Art Treks, please let us know. Spaces fill up quickly!

Iceland – Aug. 2021

Portugal – Sept. 2021

Tuscany Foodie Trek – Oct. 2022

For more information on upcoming Art Treks, please visit http://www.ArtTreks.org.

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Painting the Black Church in Iceland by Niki Gulley

May 21, 2021

SOLD • 5″ x 7” textured oil painting

Just sold! After disappointing weather in the north, we continued our adventure around the country to the west, finishing our trip on the Snaefellnes Peninsula. My husband loves architecture so the first stop on our itinerary was to visit the famous Black Church. Being the only church made of black construction material on the island, its distinctive appearance stands out rising out of a relatively large, flat plateau. I wanted to capture not only its color and shape, but the dramatic clouds surrounding it. Working with palette knife and thick oil paint, this little piece is loaded with texture, color and movement.

To see more of my contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit nikigulley.com.

If you’re interested in purchasing this painting, just follow this link https://www.nikigulley.com/black-church/.

To see framing options, please e-mail me.

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If you’re interested in joining us in Iceland this August or on another one of our upcoming Art Treks / Foodie Treks, please let us know. Spaces fill up quickly!

Iceland – Aug. 2021

Portugal – Sept. 2021

Foodie Trek – Tuscany – Oct. 2022

For more information on upcoming Treks, please visit http://www.ArtTreks.org.

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“Ross Castle” from Killarney, Ireland by Niki Gulley

May 20, 2021

9″ x 12″ textured oil painting

Day 7: Ireland ART TREK
Afternoon location: Ross Castle, Killarney

Plein Air Painting and Photography Workshop with Niki Gulley and Scott Williams

On the last afternoon of our Ireland Art Trek, we visited Ross Castle. While the photographers explored the castle and grounds, the painters set up their easels to capture this majestic view of the castle and lake. With the possibility of rain approaching, the clouds were moving so fast that only a tiny patch of blue sky peeked through and we had to paint quickly. Afterwards, we enjoyed a peaceful boat tour of the lake and came back to our home base, to share our photos and paintings of our trip. What a great way to end a wonderful Art Trek with new friends.

If you’re interested in purchasing this painting, just follow this link https://www.nikigulley.com/ross-castle/.

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Painting at Ross Castle.

Finishing up our Art Trek by sharing our paintings and photographs from the trip.

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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. 2021

Portugal – Sept. 2021

Foodie Trek – Tuscany – Oct. 2022

For more information on upcoming Treks, please visit http://www.ArtTreks.org.

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Edinburgh Castle Painting by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

May 20, 2021

12″ x 9” textured oil painting

Scotland Art Trek – Second Day: Edinburgh
Led by Niki Gulley and Scott Williams

On the second day of our plein air painting and photography trip to Scotland, we spent a second day in Edinburgh, exploring the scenery some more. I took the painters further down the Princess Gardens so that we could get a good view of Edinburgh Castle perched high above town. Each student captured the looming structure in a slightly different, unique, beautiful way. Meanwhile the photographers covered a lot of ground, capturing Holyrood Palace, Calton Hill and the Miracle Mile. That afternoon we gave everyone free time to explore on their own. Some visited the castle, some shopped and some photographed some more. After dinner, the Military Tattoo was going on at the castle so many of our group got the once in a lifetime chance to take in that experience, too!

Painting Edinburgh Castle.

If you’re interested in purchasing this painting, just follow this link https://www.nikigulley.com/edinburgh-castle/ .

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“Peaks and Valleys” Palette Knife Painting from Isle of Skye by Niki Gulley

May 19, 2021

12″ x 16” textured oil painting

Scotland Art Trek – Days 5: Isle of Skye – Quiraing
Led by Niki Gulley and Scott Williams

Next up on our Scotland Art Trek itinerary was a morning stop at the Quiraing, a unique area filled with high cliffs, hidden plateaus and unusual rock formations. Allowing a full morning for my painters to capture the land’s unique beauty, everyone did an amazing job! I chose this vantage point with some of the purple heather growing in the foreground, adding a nice color contrast to all of that lush greenery. The photographers hiked all around, capturing unique angles and then we all treated ourselves to lunch. Afterwards, we stopped at Mealt Falls to take in the waterfall’s power and beauty, and then we finished the day back in Portree.

Photographers searching for that perfect angle to capture the Quiraing’s beauty.

Our Scotland Art Treks group enjoying a delicious dinner together.

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To see more of my contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit nikigulley.com.

E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on my Scotland and other travel painting series.

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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. 2021

Portugal – Sept. 2021

Foodie Trek – Tuscany – Oct. 2022

For more information on upcoming Treks, please visit http://www.ArtTreks.org.

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E-mail Niki Gulley with any questions about my palette knife travel paintings.

To see more of my contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit nikigulley.com.