Painting Godafoss Waterfall with Niki Gulley - Iceland Art Trek

“Cascades III" ©2026 Niki Gulley

9" x 12” textured oil painting on canvas panel

Iceland Art Trek: Plein Air Painting and Photography Workshop led by Niki Gulley and Scott Williams

Day 5 - Godafoss

This evening we arrived in time to witness sunset over the massive Godafoss falls at the top of The Golden Circle. I set out to capture these gorgeous falls with all of their power and glory. Using diagonal strokes to capture the energy and strength of the cascades, I also wanted to show the mountains they were tumbling over as the water gushed and tumbled. Dramatic sunset clouds drift by, adding to the rhythm and emotion of this special place.The colors were so beautiful in the sky and created a rainbow of reflected colors in the cascading water. Sketching out my composition and squeezing out my colors ahead of time helped me be able to capture this fleeting moment. I hope you can hear the surging water and feel the joy of this magical place.

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New Peaceful, Soothing Waterfall Painting by Impressionist Niki Gulley

  

“Free Falling” ©2026 Niki Gulley

12” x 12” textured acrylic painting on canvas

Water pounds its way down the falls: cascading, rushing, charging into the riverbed – flowing over rocks, swiftly moving forward. Untamed, the surge finds its way over, under, around the boulder-strewn river. Tumbling waters drive up mists above the falls and the rhythmic sounds create a soothing harmony below. 

If you have any questions about Autumn Cascades or my palette knife Aspen tree paintings, please e-mail Niki Gulley.

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Painting Ireland's Dingle Peninsula with Niki Gulley

 

"Jagged Edges" ©2026 Niki Gulley

7" x 5" textured oil painting

After teaching our Ireland Art Trek, my husband and I stayed a couple of extra days on the Dingle Peninsula on the west coast of Ireland. That day I chose to pull in tight on my composition of these jagged rocks and the waves crashing against them. Having fun creating the uneven textures with the palette knife, I hope you can feel the sound of the water rises and falling as it rushes against the cliffs.

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Touring the Golden Circle with Niki Gulley's and Scott Williams’ Art Treks

“Liquid Rush III" by Niki Gulley

12" x 9” textured acrylic painting on canvas panel

Iceland Art Trek: Plein Air Painting and Photography Workshop led by Niki Gulley and Scott Williams

Day 5 - Geysir and Waterfalls on the Golden Circle

This afternoon, we stopped by the Geysir for the photographers to capture the thermal explosion of water and steam, which explodes about every 5 minutes. So much fun to watch! After that, we finished the day with - you guessed it! One more waterfall. Slightly off the beaten path, these cascades rush over rocky cliffs to empty into this massive river valley that will eventually flow out to sea. A great way to end the day!

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

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Iceland

August 3-10, 2026

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Cinque Terre & Lake Como, Italy
October 4-11, 2026

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Commissioning a Sunflower Painting with Niki Gulley

 

24" x 16” textured acrylic painting ©2026 Niki Gulley • SOLD

Just shipped! I was commissioned to paint this cheerful sunflower painting for my collector to coordinate with her other bluebonnet paintings. Huge sunflowers remind her of growing up in Kansas, filled with sun and cheer. Bold strokes capture these sunflowers in thick impasto colors that vibrate across the canvas, all designed to add joy and color to her home.

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New Textured Contemporary Floral Paintings by Niki Gulley

 

©2026 Niki Gulley

 16" x 16" Textured Acrylic on Canvas 

I am in love with my backyard wildflowers! Each bloom has so many colors and every blossom is slightly different. From pink to red to peach to yellow, they are so beautiful to watch. Today I had to go out in my backyard, set up my easel and capture their joy from life. I hope they lift your spirits, too!

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Asheville Artist Niki Gulley Paints Uplifting Coneflowers and Wildflowers

©2026 Niki Gulley

16" x 16" textured mixed media collage on panel • framed in espresso

I hope my new square textured paintings bring joy, color and energy to your day! Designed to lift your spirits and add a burst of brightness to your walls, these wildflower abstractions allow your imagination to wander and fill in your own story. These paintings look great hung alone or in a grouping. 

For details on more of my poppy, bluebonnet, sunflower and wildflower paintings in this series, please e-mail Niki Gulley.

Or, check out my website at nikigulley.com to see more of my contemporary floral palette knife paintings.