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

August 23, 2024

    

 

“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.

E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on my Iceland painting series.

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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.
August 22, 2024

 

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.
 
 
E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on my Iceland painting series.
 
 https://www.instagram.com/nikigulley/
 
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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.

Palette Knife Waterfall Painting by Impressionist Niki Gulley

July 19, 2024

 

“Looking Glass Falls” ©2024 Niki Gulley
24″ x 18″ textured acrylic painting on canvas panel
 
So many waterfalls. So little time! Since this one is a shorter hike – just 100 steps down and then we merely had to climb over and balance on some slippery rocks, this was my painting spot! Listen to the cathartic rhythm of those rushing falls. Enjoy your escape with us to the mountains.
 
If you’d like to see a video and hear the rushing sounds of Looking Glass Falls, visit https://www.instagram.com/p/Cy56cAKufbJ/.
 

 

 

 

 

For more information on my textured palette knife paintings, please e-mail me at Niki Gulley.
 

 

Or, please visit my website at  NikiGulley.com to see more of my contemporary landscape paintings.

 

 
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Capturing Vermont’s Fall Foliage with Palette Knife Painter Niki Gulley

July 18, 2024

  

“Climbing to the Sky” ©2024 Niki Gulley
24″ x 18″ textured acrylic painting on canvas panel
 
The color explosion in northern Vermont was out of this world, and I just had to capture its fleeting beauty.  So, we found a nice big place to park the RV and I was able to work larger again today. The reds were so vibrant and intense on this maple that it had to be my focus. Feeling like a kid with the excitement of the colors, I chose this uplifting view reminiscent of laying on the ground as a child and staring up into the treetops and sky. Totally lost in the moment and not a care in the world, I hope you are transported to a similar happy memory from your youth!
 

 

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For more information on my textured palette knife paintings, please e-mail me at Niki Gulley.
 

 

Or, please visit my website at  NikiGulley.com to see more of my contemporary landscape paintings.

 

“Woodland Adventure” Palette Knife Aspen Tree Painting by Niki Gulley

July 17, 2024

     

“Woodland Adventure” ©2024 Niki Gulley

18″ x 24″” textured oil painting on board

I find being immersed in nature can have such an uplifting effect, and I wanted to share that feeling with you in Woodland Adventure. I chose pure, intense reds and yellows contrasted against autumn greens to create a fall forest that vibrates with color and energy.  I placed the vivid foliage in diagonal sweeping shapes to create a sense of movement, so that you can feel the wind gently rustling the leaves and causing them to dance on a beautiful fall day.
 
 
 

To purchase this highly textured oil painting, go to https://www.nikigulley.com/woodland-adventure/.

E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on my aspen and birch paintings.

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

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Textured Aspen Painting by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

July 16, 2024

 

“Walk About III” ©2023 Niki Gulley

SOLD • 10″ x 20″ textured mixed media painting on canvas
 
Just Sold! I was drawn to this meandering path leading through the aspens with its dappled light creating such gorgeous shadows and summer wildflowers brightening the journey. Having fun capturing all of the different textures with palette knife from the lush grasses to the leaves rustling in a gentle breeze to the peeling bark on the aspen trees, I set out to recreate the peace and beauty of this forest. I hope you, too, can feel the serenity of this rejuvenating place and enjoy an uplifting walk in the woods.
 
 

E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on my birch and aspen tree oil paintings.

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

 
 

https://www.instagram.com/nikigulley/

 

“Between the Birches” Fall Foliage Painting from Maine by Niki Gulley

July 15, 2024

  

“Between the Birches” ©2024 Niki Gulley
18″ x 24″ textured acrylic painting on canvas panel
 

Painted on location in Acadia National Park, we discovered this beautiful spot alongside the road with plenty of room to park our RV, which isn’t always easy to find a spot large enough. The birches were starting to turn colors and I loved this peaceful lake view. I hope it transports you to serenity, too!

 

 
 
If you are in the Madison, WI area this weekend, I will be exhibiting at Art Fair on the Square. I’d love to see you there!

 

 
Art Fair on the Square
Saturday, July 13 • 9 AM–6 PM
Sunday, July 14 • 10 AM–5 PM
Capitol Square 
Madison, WI
Booth #860
https://www.mmoca.org/event/art-fair-on-the-square/
 
 

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For more information on my textured palette knife paintings, please e-mail me at Niki Gulley.
 

 

Or, please visit my website at  NikiGulley.com to see more of my contemporary landscape paintings.

 

“Walk About II” Textured Aspen Tree Painting by Niki Gulley

July 12, 2024

  

“Walk About II” ©2024 Niki Gulley
10″ x 20″ textured mixed media painting 
on 3/4″ wrap around canvas with the painting continuing around the edges

Follow the deep wood’s path and wander under a canopy of sheltering leaves, light shifts through each branch and twig. Long, late rays of sunlight pierce the dreaming autumn forest, as you enter shadows dapple your journey. You are walking down a loamy path, filled with color-drenched leaves that invite you into the purple shadows where you may seek your dreams. This painting of a tranquil wood’s trail inspires your journey and your dreams with lush colors and rich images of beauty ahead.

E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on my birch and aspen tree oil paintings.

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

 
 

https://www.instagram.com/nikigulley/

 
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If you are in the Madison, WI area this weekend, I will be exhibiting “Walk About II” and more of my textured landscape paintings at Art Fair on the Square. I’d love to see you there!

 
Art Fair on the Square
Saturday, July 13 • 9 AM–6 PM
Sunday, July 14 • 10 AM–5 PM
Capitol Square 
Madison, WI
Booth #860
https://www.mmoca.org/event/art-fair-on-the-square/
 
 

“Fence Line” Painting by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

July 11, 2024

    

“Fence Line” ©2024 Niki Gulley
20″ x 16″ textured oil painting on canvas panel

Getting a chance to escape home confinement for a quick road trip to the mountains to paint, was just what the doctor ordered! Spending time in nature and reveling in the stunning fall colors with the crisp cool air, rejuvenated my spirit and inspired my muse. Add to the fact that I love aspens and you have just about the perfect remedy for these challenging times. I hope that you will feel my excitement and energy so that it will bring you as much joy as it did me.

To purchase “Fence Line,” go to https://www.nikigulley.com/fence-line/.

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E-mail Niki Gulley with any questions about my palette knife aspen tree paintings.
To see more of my contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit nikigulley.com.
 
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If you are in the Madison, WI area this weekend, I will be exhibiting at Art Fair on the Square.

 
Art Fair on the Square
Saturday, July 13 • 9 AM–6 PM
Sunday, July 14 • 10 AM–5 PM
Capitol Square 
Madison, WI
Booth #860
https://www.mmoca.org/event/art-fair-on-the-square/
 
 

  https://www.instagram.com/nikigulley/

 

“Winding Water” from the Willow City Loop by Niki Gulley

July 10, 2024

              

“Winding Water II”  ©2024 Niki Gulley 
16″ x 20″ textured mixed media painting on canvas panel
 
Painted on location along the Willow City Loop in Fredericksburg, TX, I was drawn to this tranquil spot, especially as the day was getting hotter. When I started the scene, there were just a few shadows being cast from the trees on the right but they kept growing as I was painting! I liked the rhythm they were creating so I decided to include their patterns and go ahead and chase the light (which is a no no for plein air painters). But there’s always exceptions to the rules, right? I hope you enjoy this cool peaceful place as much as I did.
 

 

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

Or, if you are in the Madison, WI area this weekend, I will be exhibiting at Art Fair on the Square.

 
Art Fair on the Square
Saturday, July 13 • 9 AM–6 PM
Sunday, July 14 • 10 AM–5 PM
Capitol Square 
Madison, WI
Booth #860
https://www.mmoca.org/event/art-fair-on-the-square/
 
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