Tag: plein air oil paintings
“Woodland Stroll” Birch Tree Palette Knife Painting by Niki Gulley
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.
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Colorful Scottish Harbor by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley
Recently, I was commissioned by some of my collectors to paint this colorful harbor town of Tobermory in Scotland. They wanted to have a special painting to remember their amazing anniversary trip. I feel so honored that I got to create something so personal for them!
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“Ross Castle” Oil Painting from Ireland by Niki Gulley
Afternoon location: Ross Castle, Killarney
New Vermont Covered Bridge Commission by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley
New England setting.
New “Golden Hour” Oil Painting from Tuscany by Niki Gulley
New “Autumn in Tuscany” Palette Knife Oil Painting by Niki Gulley
New “Positano Overlook” Oil Painting by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley
New “Amalfi Coast Memories” Oil Painting by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley
New “Falling Water” by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley
My husband and I both LOVE waterfalls, and we try to visit them whenever we can find them on our adventures. This beautiful cascade turned out to
be right in my husband’s backyard where he grew up. We were in New York
visiting his hometown, and having grown up in a city, I couldn’t
believe this gorgeous spectacle was right outside his door! Not far from
Niagara falls, this massive water flow crashed and glided along the
intricate rock formations rushing into the river far below. The sound of
water rushing was so energetic and peaceful at the same time, and I
wanted to capture that invigorating feeling in my painting. Setting up
my easel at its base, I set out to recreate the energy and flow of the
cascades while showing some of the lush vegetation surrounding them.
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.