Palette Knife Painter Niki Gulley Paints Covered Bridges

 

 
“Covered Drive” ©2024 Niki Gulley
SOLD • 9″  x 12″ textured acrylic painting on canvas panel 
 

Just Sold! We have landed in New York, about an hour from Buffalo, in Scott’s hometown. The fall leaves are just barely turning colors and the temps are in the 70s. Beautiful! 

 
Our first stop – Scott played a round of golf with old friends and since the grounds were so pretty, I decided to set up my easel at the golf course. So, here is my first painting of a covered bridge. This was a great introduction to more covered bridges to come!
 
 

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“Autumn Hideaway” by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

    

“Autumn Hideaway”  ©2022 Niki Gulley
SOLD • 16″ x 20″ textured oil painting 
 
Just Sold! After we finished teaching our Art Trek to Vermont, my husband and I stayed another few days to try to capture the gorgeous scenery on canvas and film. This morning, we ventured up to the majestic overlook by the Von Trapp property to capture the spectacular scenery. I loved how this cabin was perfectly tucked into the mountainside surrounded by vibrant fall foliage. The slightly overcast day made the colors pop even more! I hope you, too, can enjoy the crisp autumn air and a peaceful escape from the bustle of city life.
 
 
To see more of my contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit nikigulley.com.

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“Syncopation” Textured Aspen Painting by Niki Gulley

   

 
“Syncopation II” ©2024 Niki Gulley
 12″ x 24″ • textured oil painting on canvas
 
Flickering autumn leaves seem to almost dance in a gentle breeze while white sentinels slice through the colorful backdrop and create a rhythm as they march along. Repeating and receding, the aspen trunks lead you into the distance, inviting you to take a relaxing walk on a beautiful autumn morning.
 


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E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on her palette knife aspen and birch tree paintings.
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“Curves and Shadows” from Santorini, Greece by Niki Gulley

 

“Curves and Shadows” © 2020 Niki Gulley

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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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!
 
 
 
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May 17-24, 2025
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July 26 – August 2, 2025
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Palette Knife Artist Niki Gulley Paints Iceland’s Enchanting Coast

      

 
“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.
 
 

 

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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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July 26 – August 2, 2025
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September 27 – October 4, 2025
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Plein Air Painting in Iceland with Artist Niki Gulley

     

 
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.
 
 

 

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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!
 
 
 
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May 17-24, 2025
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July 26 – August 2, 2025
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September 27 – October 4, 2025
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Painting in Iceland with Palette Knife Artist Niki Gulley

    

 

 
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.
 
 

 

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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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Palette Knife Painting in Iceland with Niki Gulley

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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July 26 – August 2, 2025
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September 27 – October 4, 2025
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Painting Iceland’s Gorgeous Coastline in Palette Knife by Niki Gulley

 
“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.
 
 
 
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Capturing Iceland’s Beauty by Palette Knife Artist Niki Gulley

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.
 
 
 
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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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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.