Month: September 2024

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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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
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Switzerland Art Trek 
July 26 – August 2, 2025
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September 27 – October 4, 2025
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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.
 

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.
 

 

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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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.
 

 

Painting Iceland’s Gorgeous Coast with Impressionist Niki Gulley

September 2, 2024
“Protected Cove II” 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 – Hellnar
 
The last morning of our Iceland Art Trek was absolutely beautiful. The sun was shining, the wind disappeared and we could have worn shorts! The view of the Atlantic ocean from our hotel was gorgeous, so our painters opted to stay right there and paint from the deck. What a fabulous way to end the trip! I hope you enjoy this scene I painted of the cabin overlooking the bay. I could just imagine staying in that peaceful location and enjoying that scenery everyday. May it transport you so you can feel the joy and serenity, 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
4 Spaces Left!
 
For more information on upcoming workshops and trips, please visit http://www.ArtTreks.org.
 

 

Iceland Art Trek with Painter Niki Gulley and Photographer Scott Williams

September 1, 2024
“The Black Church III” 5″ x 7” textured acrylic painting on panel by Niki Gulley
 
Iceland Art Trek: Plein Air Painting and Photography Workshop led by Niki Gulley and Scott Williams
 
Day 6 – Snaefellsnes Peninsula
 
We continued our Art Treks adventure around the country to the west, finishing our trip on the Snaefellsnes Peninsula. The last 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. The weather turned a little for the worse today, but this was such a dedicated group of painters. Even a little wind and drizzle wasn’t going to stop them!
 
In this piece, I wanted to capture not only the church’s color and shape, but the dramatic clouds surrounding it. Working with palette knife and thick paint, this little piece is loaded with texture, color and movement. 
 
 
And, to treat ourselves at the end of the trip, we went to one of the few Michelin restaurants on the island and had the most delicious, fresh meal with newfound friends. None of us were ready for the trip to end!
 
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/

 
***
 
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.