Month: September 2024

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.
 
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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

 

“Acropolis,” Athens, Greece ©2022 Niki Gulley
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!
 
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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.
 

Palette Knife Paintings of Iceland by Impressionist Niki Gulley

September 9, 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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https://www.instagram.com/nikigulley/

 
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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.
 

Iceland’s Black Church Painted from the Car!

September 8, 2024
“The Black Church IV”5″ x 7” textured acrylic painting on panel by Niki Gulley
 
So the rain has finally broken in Iceland, but now there are 35 mph wind gusts! Needless to say I am painting from the protection of our car. Love this black church and the dramatic clouds surrounding it.
 
 
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 Waterfall Painting by Niki Gulley

September 6, 2024
“Cascading” 20″ x 10″ textured acrylic painting on canvas panel by Niki Gulley
 
So many waterfalls, so little time! The weather dried out, warmed up and the “breeze” calmed down in Iceland today. Yeah!!! I was in my element getting to paint this amazing 500 foot tall, mult-tiered cascade. I hope you, too, can feel the joy, peace and energy of this beautiful location.
 
 
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.
 

 

Iceland Art Trek with Niki Gulley and Scott Williams

September 5, 2024
“Falling Water III”, Iceland ©2023 Niki Gulley
SOLD • 9″ x 12” textured oil painting
 
For our next Iceland adventure, you guessed it – we visited another waterfall! This one is so magical and unique since you can walk behind the falls and peer out the cave as the water rushes from above crashing into the reservoir below. I set out to capture the gorgeous falls with all of their power and glory. Trying to find a dry enough place to paint where the mist wouldn’t keep erasing my drawing was a challenge, but on my third try, I finally found a good spot! Trying to time it so that I could capture the sun as it was setting in the distance just added to the enchanting feel of this location. I hope you, too, can feel these cascades power and 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’d like to join us on one of upcoming Art Treks or Foodie Treks, please let us know. 
 
For more information on upcoming Art Treks, please visit http://www.ArtTreks.org.

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Painting Lupine in Iceland with Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

September 4, 2024
“Rivers of Blue” 20″ x 10″ textured acrylic painting on canvas panel by Niki Gulley

We timed our Iceland Art Trek perfectly and had almost ideal weather for our group when we were teaching. However the week before when Scott and I arrived early to get in some additional painting and photographing was a whole other story. Today the 40 mph winds made it particularly challenging, so I set up my easel in the front seat of the car and painted out the window. A little weather wasn’t going to deter us!

I loved this view of the one lone house surrounded by colorful wildflowers and cobalt lupine (which look so much like our Texas bluebonnets). The hues were just beautiful together and it added so much joy to what could have been a challenging day. I hope you enjoy the escape, too!
 
 
To see more of my contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit nikigulley.com.
 
 
E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on my Iceland painting series.
 

https://www.instagram.com/nikigulley/

 
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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.
 

 

Last Day of Our Iceland Art Trek with Niki Gulley and Scott Williams

September 3, 2024
“Viking Village” 9″ x 12” textured acrylic painting on canvas panel by Niki Gulley
 
Iceland Art Trek: Plein Air Painting and Photography Workshop led by Niki Gulley and Scott Williams
 
Day 7 – Kirkjufell
 
We completed our Iceland Art Trek that we taught on the Snaefellsnes Peninsula, with its other worldly scenery. Our last stop was Kirkjufell, the cone shaped “church” mountain and its waterfall on the north side of the peninsula, and also the most photographed spot in Iceland. We had just enough time while the photographers were capturing its beauty to start one last painting. Everyone chose a different subject today, and I focused in on this cute town across the bay. Dramatic clouds caused the village to glow against the shadowed mountain, and I had fun playing with shapes and light with my palette knife.
 
To see more of my contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit nikigulley.com.
 
E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on my Iceland painting series.
 

https://www.instagram.com/nikigulley/

 
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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.