Tag: plein air painting

“Potted Delights” Textured Oil Painting from Sevilla, Spain

August 20, 2020
“Potted Delights II,” Sevilla ©2020 Niki Gulley
12″ x 9” textured oil painting on panel
 

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! 

 
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“Curving Symmetry” from Sevilla, Spain by Niki Gulley

August 19, 2020
“Curving Symmetry,” Sevilla ©2020 Niki Gulley
9″ x 12” textured oil painting on panel
 

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. 

 
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New “Lily Pond” from Sevilla, Spain by Impressionist Niki Gulley

August 18, 2020
“Lily Pond,” Sevilla ©2020 Niki Gulley
5″ x 7” textured oil painting
 

I found this magical spot while wandering the gardens at the Alcazar in Sevilla, Spain. It was a beautiful scene and a great way to beat the heat and enjoy some time in the shade listening to the water fountain flow.

 
If you’re interested in purchasing this painting, just follow this link https://www.nikigulley.com/lily-pond/.
 
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New “Resting Spot” Palette Knife Painting by Niki Gulley

August 10, 2020
“Resting Spot” ©2020 Niki Gulley
9″ x 12” textured oil painting

Taking a moment to relax during a road trip to Western New York, I found this picturesque place to set up and paint. The bench was situated in the perfect spot to just sit back and relax as the boats paraded across the sparkling water. What a great way to spend the morning! 

 

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

 
 
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“Frozen Islands” Palette Knife Painting by Niki Gulley

August 7, 2020
“Frozen Islands” ©2020 Niki Gulley
9″ x 12” textured oil painting

One of the highlights of our Iceland trip was to visit the Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon. Completely otherworldly, large chunks of blue ice break and float along the water’s surface while the massive glacier looms in the distance. My favorite color being aqua, I had to capture all of the gorgeous blues in the water and the ice. While a little overcast, the sun was able to peak through the clouds and create a dreamlike sunset casting a golden tint across the lagoon. A magical moment!

 

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/frozen-islands/.
 
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Paris – June 2021
Portugal – Aug./Sept. 2021

 

Iceland – Aug. 2021
Foodie Trek – Tuscany – Oct. 2021

 

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New Waterfall Palette Knife Painting from Iceland by Niki Gulley

August 6, 2020
“Falling Water V” ©2020 Niki Gulley
9″ x 12” textured oil painting

Across from the unique Kirkjufell mountain is the Kirkjufellsfoss waterfall. Mult-tiered water flows and cascades from one layer to the next into the pool below, creating a river that eventually flows out to sea. Since it was a rather grey evening, I decided to play with the colors to create a more uplifting, fantastical scene. Using juicy, thick, diagonal strokes creates energy and movement adding to the sense of rushing water. Created with palette knife and oil paint, this piece is loaded with color, texture and joy. 

 
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Paris – June 2021
Portugal – Aug./Sept. 2021

 

Iceland – Aug. 2021
Foodie Trek – Tuscany – Oct. 2021

 

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New Palette Knife Barn Painting from Iceland by Niki Gulley

August 5, 2020
“Rural View” ©2020 Niki Gulley
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/.
 
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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
“The Black Church,” Iceland ©2020 Niki Gulley
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/.
 
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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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“Rural View IV” Palette Knife Painting from Iceland by Niki Gulley

August 3, 2020
“Rural View IV” ©2019 Niki Gulley
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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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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“Majestic Residence” – New Irish Castle Painting by Niki Gulley

July 31, 2020
“Majestic Residence,” Ireland ©2020 Niki Gulley
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.
 
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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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