September 2024

“Curves and Shadows” from Santorini, Greece by Niki Gulley

September 30, 2024

SOLD • 12″ x 9″ oil painting on panel

Just Sold! 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.

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To see more of my travel paintings, please visit NikiGulley.com

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If you’re a painter, a photographer, a foodie or if you just want to come along for the fun-filled ride, join us on one of upcoming Art Treks or Foodie Treks. We still have 2 spaces left in our Art Trek to Greece next May!

Greece Art Trek
May 17-24, 2025
Only 2 spaces left!

Switzerland Art Trek
July 26 – August 2, 2025

FULL

Tuscany Foodie Trek Trek
September 27 – October 4, 2025
4 Spaces Left!

For more information on upcoming workshops and trips, please visit http://www.ArtTreks.org.

New Cheerful Bluebonnet Painting Series by Texas Artist Niki Gulley

September 27, 2024

16″ x 16″ textured mixed media collage on panel • framed in espresso

Just sold! I hope my new square textured paintings bring joy, color and energy to your day! Designed to lift your spirits and add a burst of brightness to your walls, these wildflower ablstractions allow your imagination to wander and fill in your own story. These paintings look great hung alone or in a grouping.

For details on more of my roses, poppies, bluebonnets and sunflower paintings in this series, please e-mail Niki Gulley.

Or, check out my website at nikigulley.com to see more of my contemporary floral palette knife paintings.

New Textured Contemporary Floral Paintings by Niki Gulley

September 26, 2024

16″ x 16″ Textured Acrylic on Canvas • Framed in espresso

I am in love with my rose bush in my backyard! Each bloom has so many colors and every blossom is slightly different. From pink to red to peach to yellow, they are so beautiful to watch. Today I had to go out in my backyard, set up my easel and capture their joy from life. I hope they lift your spirits, too!

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To see more of my contemporary textured paintings, please visit nikigulley.com.

For more information on my large floral paintings, please e-mail Niki Gulley.

Palette Knife Artist Niki Gulley Paints Iceland’s Enchanting Coast

September 25, 2024

“Protected Cove” 9″ x 12” textured acrylic painting on panel by Niki Gulley

For my last Iceland painting, the skies parted, the rain lifted and the wind all but disappeared. It turned out to be an absolutely gorgeous 70 degree sunshine-filled day. The way the light hit this peaceful cove, I just had to capture the beauty of the moment, vowing to return despite our week! I hope you, too, can feel the joy and tranquility of this magical land.

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 a painter, a photographer, a foodie or if you just want to come along for the fun-filled ride, join us on one of upcoming Art Treks or Foodie Treks!

Greece Art Trek
May 17-24, 2025
Only 2 spaces left!

Switzerland Art Trek
July 26 – August 2, 2025

FULL

Tuscany Foodie Trek Trek
September 27 – October 4, 2025
2 Spaces Left!

For more information on upcoming workshops and trips, please visit http://www.ArtTreks.org.

Plein Air Painting in Iceland with Artist Niki Gulley

September 24, 2024

9″ x 12” textured acrylic painting on panel by Niki Gulley

Today the painters in our Art Treks group stayed right on the beautiful grounds of our hotel to paint the dramatic scenery. Meanwhile, our photographers and tourists went off exploring. We had the day all to ourselves with the exception of the curious hotel staff, who loved our paintings so much, they featured us on their Instagram page!

For our second painting that day, I chose this relaxing view from our patio. The Atlantic sits in the distance and the two chairs invite you to have a seat, take in nature’s beauty and leave all of your worries behind.

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 a painter, a photographer, a foodie or if you just want to come along for the fun-filled ride, join us on one of upcoming Art Treks or Foodie Treks!

Greece Art Trek
May 17-24, 2025
Only 2 spaces left!

Switzerland Art Trek
July 26 – August 2, 2025

FULL

Tuscany Foodie Trek Trek
September 27 – October 4, 2025
4 Spaces Left!

For more information on upcoming workshops and trips, please visit http://www.ArtTreks.org.

Painting in Iceland with Palette Knife Artist Niki Gulley

September 23, 2024

9″ x 12” textured acrylic painting on panel by Niki Gulley

Today the painters in our Art Treks group stayed right on the beautiful grounds of our hotel to paint the dramatic scenery. Meanwhile, our photographers and tourists went off exploring. We had the day all to ourselves with the exception of the curious hotel staff, and could really immerse ourselves in the cathartic process of painting. I hope you enjoy the escape with us to the peaceful exotic hills and vast open spaces that are what so many fall in love with in Iceland.

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 a painter, a photographer, a foodie or if you just want to come along for the fun-filled ride, join us on one of upcoming Art Treks or Foodie Treks!

Greece Art Trek
May 17-24, 2025
Only 2 spaces left!

Switzerland Art Trek
July 26 – August 2, 2025

FULL

Tuscany Foodie Trek Trek
September 27 – October 4, 2025
4 Spaces Left!

For more information on upcoming workshops and trips, please visit http://www.ArtTreks.org.

Palette Knife Painting in Iceland with Niki Gulley

September 13, 2024

20″ x 10” textured acrylic painting on panel by Niki Gulley

Another quaint house in this idyllic Icelandic landscape. Another challenging painting day in 40 mph winds! And yet another painting created from the rental car’s front seat. Are you picking up a trend??? I really did love their picturesque front yard, the beautiful golden afternoon light, and how flattered the home owner was that I was capturing his house!

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 a painter, a photographer, a foodie or if you just want to come along for the fun-filled ride, join us on one of upcoming Art Treks or Foodie Treks!

Greece Art Trek
May 17-24, 2025
Only 2 spaces left!

Switzerland Art Trek
July 26 – August 2, 2025

FULL

Tuscany Foodie Trek Trek
September 27 – October 4, 2025
4 Spaces Left!

For more information on upcoming workshops and trips, please visit http://www.ArtTreks.org.

Painting Iceland’s Gorgeous Coastline in Palette Knife by Niki Gulley

September 12, 2024

“Floating Contemplation” 10″ x 20″ textured acrylic painting on panel by Niki Gulley

Every day when we left our Iceland hotel to explore the country’s other worldly scenery, we would pass this house situated next to the ocean. Nestled between the Atlantic and inland estuaries, I could just imagine what the idyllic views would be like staying there. So today we stopped so I could capture this serene escape, and bring you along with us.

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 a painter, a photographer, a foodie or if you just want to come along for the fun-filled ride, join us on one of upcoming Art Treks or Foodie Treks!

Greece Art Trek
May 17-24, 2025
Only 2 spaces left!

Switzerland Art Trek
July 26 – August 2, 2025

FULL

Tuscany Foodie Trek Trek
September 27 – October 4, 2025
4 Spaces Left!

For more information on upcoming workshops and trips, please visit http://www.ArtTreks.org.

“Acropolis” by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

September 11, 2024

SOLD • 9″ x 12″ oil painting on panel

Just Sold! On the first full day of our plein air painting and photography workshop in Greece, we visited the Acropolis in Athens along with several other ancient sites. It was truly awe inspiring to see a part of history from the fifth century BC and to imagine what life must have been like as democracy was beginning. In the afternoon, the painters set up their easels on top of the balcony at our hotel to paint this beautiful view of the Parthenon while the photographers continued touring the city. In this oil painting, I wanted to capture a sense of scale with the Acropolis, and suggest how it rises above the city on this massive mound, towering majestically over the city, kissed by the clouds above.

Breakfast from the terrace of our hotel. What a view of the Acropolis!

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If you’re interested in joining us on one of our upcoming Art Treks or Foodie Treks, please let us know. We still have 2 spots left in our Greece Art Trek for May of 2025, but spaces fill up quickly!

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

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Capturing Iceland’s Beauty by Palette Knife Artist Niki Gulley

September 10, 2024

5″ x 7” textured acrylic painting on panel by Niki Gulley

What to do on a cold, rainy day in Iceland? Fortunately, we have some striking, dramatic views out our windows! I just set up my easel in our room and set out to capture that beauty.

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 a painter, a photographer, a foodie or if you just want to come along for the fun-filled ride, join us on one of upcoming Art Treks or Foodie Treks!

Greece Art Trek
May 17-24, 2025
Only 2 spaces left!

Switzerland Art Trek
July 26 – August 2, 2025

FULL

Tuscany Foodie Trek Trek
September 27 – October 4, 2025
4 Spaces Left!

For more information on upcoming workshops and trips, please visit http://www.ArtTreks.org.