Touring the Golden Circle with Niki Gulley’s and Scott Williams’ Art Treks

“Liquid Rush” by Niki Gulley
SOLD • 9″ x 12” textured oil painting on canvas panel
 
Iceland Art Trek: Plein Air Painting and Photography Workshop led by Niki Gulley and Scott Williams
 
Day 5 – Geysir and Waterfalls on the Golden Circle
 
That afternoon, we stopped by the Geysir for the photographers to capture the thermal explosion of water and steam, which explodes about every 5 minutes. So much fun to watch! After that, we finished the day with – you guessed it! One more waterfall. Slightly off the beaten path, these cascades rush over rocky cliffs to empty into this massive river valley that will eventually flow out to sea. A great way to end the day!
 
 
 
To see more of my contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit nikigulley.com.
 
 
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
FULL

Tuscany Foodie Trek Trek 
September 27 – October 4, 2025
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For more information on upcoming workshops and trips, please visit http://www.ArtTreks.org.
 
 

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Iceland’s Gorgeous Waterfalls – Palette Knife Painting by Niki Gulley

      

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 5 – The Golden Circle
 
On the fifth day of our Iceland Art Trek, we toured several scenes along the Golden Circle drive, north of Reykavik. In the morning, we hiked back to these beautiful falls that empty into this gorgeous pool of turquoise churning water. I was pleased with the results and really enjoyed the peaceful falls. 
 
 
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.
 
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Painting and Photographing Gullfoss Waterfall on Niki Gulley’s and Scott Williams’ Art Trek to Iceland

      

12″ x 9” 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 4 – Gullfoss
 
Today we visited the Gullfoss waterfall at the top of The Golden Circle. We set out to capture these gorgeous falls with all of their power and glory. Using diagonal strokes to illustrate the energy and strength of the flowing mass, I also wanted to show the water’s beauty as it gushed and tumbled over the dramatic cliffs. I hope you can hear the surging cascade and feel the joy of this magical place.
 
 
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.
 

New Cascades from Iceland by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

 

12″ x 9” 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 3 – Waterfalls and More Waterfalls
 
On Day 3 of our Iceland Art Trek, we visited more gorgeous waterfalls! Crashing through cliffs, splashing over rocks, bubbling downstream, the cascades flow out to sea. I chose to paint this scene with loose, expressive brushstrokes to convey the movement and energy of the rushing water and the texture in the cliffs and rocks. Fortunately, the river was still enough to reflect the falls in the distance and we were able to capture that crystal mirror.
 
 
To see more of my contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit nikigulley.com.
 
 
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.
 

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Iceland Painting and Photography Art Trek with Niki Gulley and Scott Williams

    

 

“Ice Drift” by Niki Gulley
9″ x 12” textured oil painting
 
Iceland Art Trek: Plein Air Painting and Photography Workshop led by Niki Gulley and Scott Williams
Day 2 – Vatnajokull National Park / Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon

The next morning, we stopped by to photograph more puffins on our way out of town. Because you can never have enough puffin watching! Then we gathered up our merry band of trekkers and headed further east to the Vatnjokull National Park. Here we had several hours to hike and photograph the exotic scenery and another amazing waterfall before our final drive to our hotel located near the Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon.

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.

 

9″ x 12” textured acrylic painting on canvas panel by Niki Gulley
 
Iceland Art Trek: Day 1 – Skogafoss

First stop on our Iceland Art Trek this year was the Skogafoss waterfall. Surrounded by lush grassy mountains, this cascade surges downward with such force and power! Today we set up our easels to capture the energy and flow of the water. 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.

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