Monday, March 18, 2024

"Memories of Sunshine II" Palette Knife Sunflower Painting by Niki Gulley

    

"Memories of Sunshine II" ©2024 Niki Gulley
30" x 40" textured painting on wrap around canvas

"Memories of Sunshine" was inspired by our trip to Provence, France. Our timing was perfect and the sunflowers were in full bloom. Their bright, smiling faces as big as dinner plates, the sun dappled path leading you deep into the golden field to the quaint stone farmhouse in the distance, and a beautiful summer day with a few peaceful clouds drifting by made for the ideal subject. The resulting painting is full of warmth, color and texture, and my hope is that when you gaze into it, this piece lifts your spirits and brightens up any spot in your home.

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For more details on my textured floral 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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Friday, March 15, 2024

Palette Knife Abstract Seascape Painting by Artist Niki Gulley

   


"Ocean Breeze" ©2024 Niki Gulley
24" x 24" textured acrylic painting on canvas

We’re taking a break from fall foliage to soak up some warmth and sunshine along North Carolina’s Outer Banks coast. Listen to those rhythmic ocean waves! Talk about relaxing and just what the doctor ordered. Letting the sounds guide me and going with the flow of the moment, I left this one loose with abstract passages. I hope you can feel the joy and energy in this painting, and escape with me.

To see a video of this painting and location, visit https://www.instagram.com/p/Cyn0LbiOUhw/.


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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.

Thursday, March 14, 2024

New Texas Live Oak Painting by Palette Knife Artist Niki Gulley

“In Living Color” ©2024 Niki Gulley
24" x 24" Textured Acrylic on Canvas

I am fascinated by our Texas live oaks. Their gnarly, tangled branches are unlike other trees and tell such a story of their life – twists, turns and all. Standing tall and branching wide, they offer shelter and respite from the hot Texas sun and grow where few other sentinels can survive such drought conditions. Their deep, etched bark gave me the perfect opportunity to play with color and texture. Add in the mysterious swirling sky and backdrop and you get a modern take on Van Gogh!

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

"Morning Glow" oil painting by Contemporary Impressionist Artist Niki Gulley

  

"Morning Glow, White Rock Lake" ©2022 Niki Gulley
SOLD • oil on canvas • 20" x 16"

On a peaceful spring morning, I set up my easel at White Rock Lake to capture the sun rising behind this beautiful, tangled Cottonwood tree. I liked how the warm light showed off the tree's curves and textured bark, and I chose this vertical composition to show off its size and strength. In the distance, the sun glistens along the water's surface and I hope this scene lifts your spirits for what the day has to bring.

For more information and framing options, check out nikigulley.com/morning-glow/.

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Fall Foliage in the Smoky Mountains by Palette Knife Painter Niki Gulley

   

"Fall's Spectrum" ©2024 Niki Gulley
24" x 30" textured acrylic painting on canvas

Here is Asheville, NC in all of its peak autumn glory the last week of October. Of course, one of the challenges of plein-air painting is you never know what is going to change in the scene you are capturing. For instance, our neighbors at our campsite chose to park their black sedan right here in the middle of our picturesque view. Oh, well! The scenery beyond was still beautiful and I was able to take some photos on my camera to finish this one up at home. It also gave us a good excuse to take a scooter ride on that beautiful 70 degree day and check out the picturesque nature trails in the North Carolina Arboretum. Not a bad way to finish up our immersive autumn trip!

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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.

Monday, March 11, 2024

"Fracturing Reality II" Textured Abstract Aspen Painting by Niki Gulley

  

“Fracturing Reality II” ©2024 Niki Gulley
24” x 24” textured acrylic painting on canvas

Abstract realism – the synthesis of abstract and realistic painting. Borrowing abstract influences, such as focusing on color, line, shape and rhythm without a concrete, physical object and combining those concepts with depicting something from reality. When you marry these two genres, you get a new style of art that aims to illicit the emotions behind the subject. 

In "Fracturing Reality II," I hope you feel rejuvenated as you gaze into nature's wonders and escape into your dreams.

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E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on her contemporary landscape paintings. 

To see more of my textured nature paintings, visit nikigulley.com.

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Friday, March 8, 2024

Painting Texas Bluebonnets in a Contemporary Style by Niki Gulley

   

 “April's Palette III” ©2024 Niki Gulley

24" x 24" Textured Mixed Media Collage on Canvas

Loaded with thick, textured paint over multiple layers of color, these Texas wildflowers are bursting to life with dimension and energy. Whimsical blooms seem to dance in nature's kaleidoscope of spring hues bringing joy and sunshine to everyone they greet.

This piece looks great hung individually or paired with a complimentary bluebonnet landscape in the series. Please e-mail Niki Gulley for options and details.


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


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