Thursday, October 2, 2025

Textured Birch Trees Painting by Palette Knife Artist Niki Gulley

 

Can you really get enough birch trees??? I love their white peeling bark and vivid changing leaves. Hugging the shoreline of this peaceful lake, may these vertical beauties lift your spirits and bring some joyful color to your day! 



And, it turns out this was my last time to paint in Acadia National Park due to a truck hitting and destroying our side mirror (which led us down a several hour repair mission.) Luckily Scott cobbled something together and we’re all set for the next part of our Fall Foliage Freedom Tour. Stay tuned…


 "Toes in the Water" 

24" x 12" textured acrylic painting on 1.5" canvas with the painting continuing around the edges



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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.

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

"Nova" Textured Aspen Tree Painting by Niki Gulley

 

                  

"Nova" ©2025 Niki Gulley
36" x 36" textured mixed media painting 
on 1.5" wrap around canvas with the painting continuing around the edges

Inspired by this gorgeous aspen grove, I wanted to capture the magical morning light casting its warm glow on the forest. Peaceful and mysterious, the sun's rays peek through the knotted trunks causing the landscape to dance with light and awaken with autumn’s kaleidoscope of colors. Loaded with texture and layers and layers of paint, the forest shimmers with hope and discovery for the new day.


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Tuesday, September 30, 2025

"Popping Magic" by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

 

     

“Popping Magic III" ©2025 Niki Gulley
18" x 24" textured acrylic painting on canvas

I painted "Popping Magic III" this spring not too far from my home. This might have been one of the best years for the poppies and wildflowers. The explosion of color was incredible! This morning started out slightly overcast, and the sun kept peeking in and out of the clouds, creating a soft glow to everything it touched. I wanted to capture that radiant light and joyful energy illuminating your journey as you wander through this magical field of blooming glory. I hope you, too, can feel the excitement of springtime with the wildflowers abloom!

For details on more of my Texas paintings, please e-mail Niki Gulley.

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

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Monday, September 29, 2025

Texas Bluebonnet Landscape by Contemporary Impressionistic Niki Gulley

 

   

“Radiant Beauty" ©2025 Niki Gulley
SOLD • 48" x 60" textured acrylic painting on wrap around canvas

Just Sold! Oh the beauty of driving through Texas in April! Waves of prolific bluebonnets, Indian paintbrush and assorted wildflowers lead you to a vanishing point just over the horizon. Where will your journey take you next? Gorgeous billowing clouds fill the sky with movement and softened light. Surprising pops of color  invite your eyes to dance around the canvas, feeling the excitement of the moment. As large as life, may you immerse yourself and get lost in the joy and energy of springtime in the hill country!

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For more details on my other Texas paintings, please e-mail Niki Gulley.

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


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Thursday, September 25, 2025

Abstracted Iris Painting by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley


"Joyful Interlude" ©2025 Niki Gulley
30" x 30" Textured Acrylic on Canvas 

My irises last year were so beautiful and prolific. Whenever I gazed at them, I experienced so much joy, that I felt compelled to capture that feeling on canvas. My goal was to create pieces that are full of energy, texture and light. Painting the flowers larger than life and adding layers and layers of paint to build up texture, the cheerful blooms come to life and dance across the canvas.

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For more information on my large floral paintings, please e-mail Niki Gulley.

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Wednesday, September 24, 2025

"Happy Trails" Bluebonnet Trail by Texas Artist Niki Gulley


"Happy Trails," Texas Hill Country ©2025 Niki Gulley
24" x 36" textured mixed media painting

Inspired by a trip to the hill country, I wanted you feel the warmth and beauty on this perfect spring day while out for a leisurely stroll among the bluebonnets. Dramatic clouds drift by and the landscape is filled with vibrant color to lift your spirits. Painted with thick paint and palette knives to achieve extreme texture, the resulting image comes to life and is loaded with color, movement and energy. I hope you enjoy this happy trail!

For more information on "Happy Trails," please contact the Good Art Company Gallery in Fredericksburg,TX ––– https://www.goodartcompany.com/product-page/happy-trails.

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For more information on my bluebonnet paintings and Texas landscapes, please e-mail Niki Gulley.

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Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Abstract Poppy Field Painting by Palette Knife Artist Niki Gulley

     


“Flowering Currents IV" ©2025 Niki Gulley
30” x 40" textured mixed media painting 
on 1.5" wrap around canvas with the painting continuing around the edges

I absolutely love it when I come across a whole field of wildflowers – there is something about the transformation of a single dainty flower into a dense explosion of color that inspires awe and delights your senses. I liked how these rows of poppies and earth beneath them created a gentle harmony, inviting you to wander into the distance, getting lost in the moment. Full of color and hope, may "Flowering Currents" transport you to a happy serene place.


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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.


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