Tag: Niki Gulley
“Morning Shadows” Textured Oil Painting by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley
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New Geraniums Painting by Palette Knife Artist Niki Gulley
This was a great opportunity to play with shapes and color. The geraniums were in full bloom with their red flowers creating a stark contrast with the terra cotta pots and white background. You also get the elevation change as they climb the stairs with the railing pulling you upward.
“Potted Delights” Textured Oil Painting from Sevilla, Spain
Our hotel in Sevilla, Spain had a rooftop terrace that overlooked the city and I couldn’t resist spending some time there to paint. I also had a waiter that would bring me snacks and drinks. That is the way to paint!
“Curving Symmetry” from Sevilla, Spain by Niki Gulley
On the last day of our Spain Art Trek, we visited Plaza de España, a Moorish paradisiacal gathering place with a half mile of tiled fountains, pavilions, ponds and lush plantings. Some of my painters captured the river and bridges flowing through the center of the park, while I focused more on the unusual architectural elements.
New “Lily Pond” from Sevilla, Spain by Impressionist Niki Gulley
Rancho de Taos Oil Painting by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

New Highly Textured Red Barn Painting by Niki Gulley

“Rural View IV” Palette Knife Painting from Iceland by Niki Gulley
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.
“Majestic Residence” – New Irish Castle Painting by Niki Gulley
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.