"Golden Light" Palette Knife Painting from Iceland by Niki Gulley

 

“Golden Light" ©2021 Niki Gulley

SOLD • 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 8 - Kirkjufellsfoss

Just Sold! We completed our Iceland Art Trek that we taught on the Snaefellsnes Peninsula, with its dramatic scenery and other worldly feel. First we stopped at Kirkjufell, the cone shaped “church” mountain and its waterfall on the north side of the peninsula, and also the most photographed spot in Iceland. Truly unique in its appearance, this lush conical mass rises from the earth, towering over the flat terrain around it. Sunlight caused the grasses and sky to glow, and I wanted to capture not only the unique, bizarreness of this “Church Mountain,” but also the peaceful river carving its way in front of it reaching out to the sea. Choosing a multi-colored palette adds to the joy and energy of this magical spot. 

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'd like to join us on one of upcoming Art Treks or Foodie Treks, please let us know. 

For more information on upcoming Art Treks, please visit http://www.ArtTreks.org.

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Reykavik Oil Painting by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

        

"Reykjavik" ©2022 Niki Gulley

9" x 12" textured oil painting on panel 

My husband and I rounded out our Iceland adventure by finishing in the capitol city of Reykjavik. While a lot more peaceful than Dallas, TX, it was quite a contrast to be in the bustling city after the vast peacefulness of the countryside. One of the things I liked about Reykjavik was how colorful the buildings were painted and how much that brightened up a grey day. Setting out to capture those fun colors and the energy of the city, I chose to paint this overview of town with main street leading your eye all the way down to the harbor. Created with palette knife and a lot of paint, I wanted to leave this painting fairly loose to add to that lively feeling and energetic vibe I felt in Reykjavik.

If you're interested in purchasing this painting, just follow this link http://www.nikigulley.com/reykavik/.

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 interested in joining us on one of upcoming Art Treks, please let us know. Spaces fill up quickly!

For more information on upcoming Art Treks, please visit http://www.ArtTreks.org.

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

 

"Ice Drift" ©2022 Niki Gulley

9" x 12” textured oil painting

To add this painting to your art collection, go to nikigulley.com/ice-drift/.

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

Day 3 - 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'd like to join us on one of upcoming Art Treks or Foodie Treks, please let us know. We'll be returning to Iceland in August of 2024!

2023 Schedule

Venice - Carnivalé 

Art Trek - Feb. 12-18

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Tuscany

Foodie Trek - May 27 - June 3

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Provence

Art Trek - June 24- July 1

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New England

Art Trek - Oct. 10-15

2024 Schedule

Spain

Foodie Trek - March  

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Portugal

Art Trek - March 

•

Iceland

Art Trek - August

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Tuscany 

Foodie Trek - October

For more information on upcoming Art Treks, please visit http://www.ArtTreks.org.

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Painting and Photographing Godafoss Waterfall on Niki Gulley’s and Scott Williams’ Art Trek to Iceland

      

“Cascades III" ©2022 Niki Gulley

9" x 12” textured oil painting on canvas panel

To purchase, visit nikigulley.com/cascades-iii/.

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

Day 5 - Godafoss

That 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.

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'd like to join us on one of upcoming Art Treks or Foodie Treks, please let us know. We'll be returning to Iceland in August of 2024!

For more information on upcoming Art Treks, please visit http://www.ArtTreks.org.

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Where Two Continents Collide on Art Treks Iceland Adventure

         

"Rural View II" ©2021 Niki Gulley

SOLD • 9" x 12” textured oil painting

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

Day 7 - Thingvellir National Park / Stykkisholmur

Just Sold! On the seventh day of our Iceland Painting and Photography Workshop we led, we stopped by one of the major attractions in Iceland, Thingvellir National Park. One of the highlights is when our group got to “see” where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates meet.

After hiking around the park, we ventured onto our last hotel along the Snaefellsnes Peninsula. I was taken by their simplistic architecture, often topped with bright red roofs to add a pop of color to the natural landscape. I chose this barn 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. I was drawn to the complimentary color palette of orange/gold grasses contrasted against a beautiful blue sky reflecting into the pond behind the barn. Playing off those colors in the distant mountains, I wanted this piece to be full of texture, joy and energy. 

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'd like to join us on one of upcoming Art Treks or Foodie Treks, please let us know. We'll be returning to Iceland in August of 2024!

2023 Schedule

Venice - Carnivalé 

Art Trek - Feb. 12-18

•

Tuscany

Foodie Trek - May 27 - June 3

•

Provence

Art Trek - June 24- July 1

•

New England

Art Trek - Oct. 10-15

2024 Schedule

Spain

Foodie Trek - March  

•

Portugal

Art Trek - March 

•

Iceland

Art Trek - August

•

Tuscany 

Foodie Trek - October

For more information on upcoming Art Treks, please visit http://www.ArtTreks.org.

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"Old Red" Barn Painting by Palette Knife Artist Niki Gulley

 

"Old Red" ©2022 Niki Gulley

9" x 12" textured oil painting 

Painted on location in Vermont, I wanted to capture the unique shape of this barn surrounded by all of fall's glory. Working with palette knife, this painting is filled with color, texture and energy!

If you're interested in purchasing this painting, just follow this link  http://nikigulley.com/old-red/.

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"Barn at LBJ Ranch" Oil Painting by Texas Artist Niki Gulley

             

"Barn at LBJ Ranch"  ©2022 Niki Gulley •  9" x 12" palette knife oil painting

I created this while on a painting competition for the American Impressionists Society which was held in Fredericksburg, TX this spring. We were open to painting anything that we would like and I ran across this beautiful red barn nestled in amongst the massive, gnarly trees on the LBJ Ranch and just couldn't resist painting it.

If you're interested in purchasing this painting or seeing the texture in larger detail, just follow this link   https://www.nikigulley.com/barn-at-lbj-ranch/.

To see framing options, please e-mail me.

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

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

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