Art Treks – Page 12

“Autumn Hideaway” by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

November 23, 2020

16″ x 20″ textured oil painting

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.

E-mail Niki Gulley with any questions about my palette knife fall foliage paintings.

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

“Woodland Stroll” Birch Tree Palette Knife Painting by Niki Gulley

November 16, 2020

10″ x 20” textured oil painting

Today we continued our counterclockwise adventure around Iceland to arrive in the north, near the massive, impressive Godafoss waterfall. Unfortunately, our weather turned for the worse, and it was way too wet to paint the falls. However, just over the mountain, 20 minutes away at our b and b, the skies were fairly clear with even occasional glimpses of sunshine. I loved these birch trees all over their property, leading you down to the gorgeous view of the mountains in the distance. Sprinkled with summer wildflowers, I set out to capture the light casting long shadows from the trunks and causing the grasses to glow in the foreground, leading to a feeling of joy and serenity in this beautiful spot.

Close up texture detail of Woodland Stroll:

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If you’re interested in joining us on one of our upcoming Art Treks or Foodie Treks to Iceland or Tuscany, please let us know. Spaces fill up quickly!

Iceland – Aug. 2021

Foodie Trek – Tuscany – Oct. 2021

Portugal – Sept. 2021

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

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E-mail Niki Gulley with any questions about my palette knife travel paintings.

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

New Palette Knife Barn Painting from Iceland by Niki Gulley

August 5, 2020

5″ x 7” textured oil painting

Continuing our journey along the west coast of Iceland, I was taken by their simplistic architecture, often topped with bright red roofs to add a pop of color to the natural landscape. In the next several paintings, you’ll see I chose a different house or barn each day and set out to capture its shape, the colors and light hitting the structure, and the picturesque, idyllic, quiet scenery surrounding the building in all directions. Here is my first one, a small 5” x 7” study where the shape of the mountains largely resembles the design of the barn, set amidst glowing grasses without another home in sight.

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

If you’re interested in purchasing this painting, just follow this link https://www.nikigulley.com/rural-view-ii/.

To see framing options, please e-mail me.

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If you’re interested in joining us on one of our upcoming Art Treks or Foodie Treks to Iceland or Tuscany, please let us know. Spaces fill up quickly!

Paris – June 2021

Portugal – Aug./Sept. 2021

Iceland – Aug. 2021

Foodie Trek – Tuscany – Oct. 2021

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

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Painting the Black Church in Iceland by Niki Gulley

August 4, 2020

5″ x 7” textured oil painting

After disappointing weather in the north, we continued our adventure around the country to the west, finishing our trip on the Snaefellnes Peninsula. My husband loves architecture so the first 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. I wanted to capture not only its color and shape, but the dramatic clouds surrounding it. Working with palette knife and thick oil paint, this little piece is loaded with texture, color and movement.

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

If you’re interested in purchasing this painting, just follow this link https://www.nikigulley.com/black-church/.

To see framing options, please e-mail me.

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If you’re interested in joining us on one of our upcoming Art Treks or Foodie Treks to Iceland or Tuscany, please let us know. Spaces fill up quickly!

Paris – June 2021

Portugal – Aug./Sept. 2021

Iceland – Aug. 2021

Foodie Trek – Tuscany – Oct. 2021

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

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E-mail Niki Gulley.

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“Rural View IV” Palette Knife Painting from Iceland by Niki Gulley

August 3, 2020

5″ x 7” textured oil painting

Continuing our journey along the west coast of Iceland, I was taken by their simplistic architecture, often topped with bright red roofs to add a pop of color to the natural landscape. In the next several paintings, you’ll see I chose a different house or barn each day and set out to capture its shape, the colors and light hitting the structure, and the picturesque, idyllic, quiet scenery surrounding the building in all directions. Here is my next one, another small 5” x 7” study where I came in close so you get a sense of scale for the size of the barn and the mountain behind it. My main focus for this painting was contrasting simplistic objects, repeating shapes and direction, texture and movement in my strokes.

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

If you’re interested in purchasing this painting, just follow this link https://www.nikigulley.com/rural-view-IV.

To see framing options, please e-mail me.

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If you’re interested in joining us on one of our upcoming Art Treks or Foodie Treks to Iceland or Tuscany, please let us know. Spaces fill up quickly!

Paris – June 2021

Portugal – Aug./Sept. 2021

Iceland – Aug. 2021

Foodie Trek – Tuscany – Oct. 2021

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

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E-mail Niki Gulley.

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“Majestic Residence” – New Irish Castle Painting by Niki Gulley

July 31, 2020

12″ x 9″ textured oil painting

Day 5: Ireland ART TREK
Killarney
Plein Air Painting and Photography Workshop with Niki Gulley and Scott Williams

On the next morning of our Ireland Art Trek, we left for Killarney, making a pit stop in the adorable thatch-roofed town of Adare. After exploring and grabbing lunch, we drove onto our lodging for the next few nights, a 16th century castle, fit for a king! Dinner was also delicious that evening in the castle’s dining room.

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

If you’re interested in purchasing this painting, just follow this link https://www.nikigulley.com/majestic-residence.

To see framing options, please e-mail me.

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If you’re interested in joining us on one of our upcoming Art Treks or Foodie Treks to Iceland or Tuscany, please let us know. Spaces fill up quickly!

Paris – June 2021

Portugal – Aug./Sept. 2021

Iceland – Aug. 2021

Foodie Trek – Tuscany – Oct. 2021

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

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E-mail Niki Gulley.

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“The Long Walk” from Galway by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

July 30, 2020

9″ x 12″ textured oil painting

Day 3: Ireland ART TREK
Galway

Plein Air Painting and Photography Workshop with Niki Gulley and Scott Williams

After spending the first two days of our Ireland Art Trek in Dublin, we moved onto the happening city of Galway next. After a quick bite, us painters set up our easels along the “Long Walk” to capture the colorful houses along the cove while the photographers and tourists explored downtown and joined us later that afternoon. While we managed to stay dry, you can see from the painting that we had very dramatic skies and moody colors! A fun challenge to capture after coming from sunny Dallas, TX. That evening we checked into our hotel near the Cliffs of Moher and thoroughly enjoyed a delicious gourmet dinner that night.

If you’re interested in purchasing this painting, just follow this link https://www.nikigulley.com/the-long-walk.

To see framing options, please e-mail me.

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If you’re interested in joining us on one of our upcoming Art Treks or Foodie Treks to Iceland or Tuscany, please let us know. Spaces fill up quickly!

Paris – June 2021

Portugal – Aug./Sept. 2021

Iceland – Aug. 2021

Foodie Trek – Tuscany – Oct. 2021

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

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E-mail Niki Gulley.

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New Formal Irish Garden by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

July 28, 2020

9″ x 12″ textured oil painting

Day 6: Ireland ART TREK
Morning location: Dingle Peninsula & Killarney Castle

Plein Air Painting and Photography Workshop with Niki Gulley and Scott Williams

The next day of our Ireland Art Trek, the photographers and tourists ventured out to tour the Dingle Peninsula with its craggy coves, cute fishing villages and spectacular ocean views, stopping at castles, Dingle town, waterfalls and various landmarks along the way. My painters wanted to stay at our castle grounds and paint right where we were lodging because the scenery was so beautiful. For our morning location, we set up our easels in the castle’s garden. The brilliance of the various greens was so intense that I had to capture that along with this romantic gazebo beckoning you to sit down and enjoy the view.

Our photographers and tourists visiting the Dingle Peninsula.

If you’re interested in purchasing this painting, just follow this link https://www.nikigulley.com/formal-garden/.

To see framing options, please e-mail me.

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If you’re interested in joining us on one of our upcoming Art Treks or Foodie Treks to Iceland or Tuscany, please let us know. Spaces fill up quickly!

Paris – June 2021

Portugal – Aug./Sept. 2021

Iceland – Aug. 2021

Foodie Trek – Tuscany – Oct. 2021

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

E-mail Niki Gulley.

NikiGulley.com

“Ross Castle” from Killarney, Ireland by Niki Gulley

July 27, 2020

9″ x 12″ textured oil painting

Day 7: Ireland ART TREK
Afternoon location: Ross Castle, Killarney

Plein Air Painting and Photography Workshop with Niki Gulley and Scott Williams

On the last afternoon of our Ireland Art Trek, we visited Ross Castle. While the photographers explored the castle and grounds, the painters set up their easels to capture this majestic view of the castle and lake. With the possibility of rain approaching, the clouds were moving so fast that only a tiny patch of blue sky peeked through and we had to paint quickly. Afterwards, we enjoyed a peaceful boat tour of the lake and came back to our home base, to share our photos and paintings of our trip. What a great way to end a wonderful Art Trek with new friends

If you’re interested in purchasing this painting, just follow this link https://www.nikigulley.com/ross-castle/.

To see framing options, please e-mail me.

Painting at Ross Castle.

Finishing up our Art Trek by sharing our paintings and photographs from the trip.

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If you’re interested in joining us on one of our upcoming Art Treks or Foodie Treks to Iceland or Tuscany, please let us know. Spaces fill up quickly!

Paris – June 2021

Portugal – Aug./Sept. 2021

Iceland – Aug. 2021

Foodie Trek – Tuscany – Oct. 2021

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

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E-mail Niki Gulley.

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Laundry Drying in Burano, Italy by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

July 14, 2020

12″ x 9″ textured oil painting

The sound of sheets flapping in the breeze caught my attention and brought me down the alleyway and resulted in one of those purely Italian moments.

If you’re interested in purchasing this painting, just follow this link https://www.nikigulley.com/laundry-day-ii/.

If interested in framing options, please e-mail me.

E-mail Niki Gulley.

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