Arboretum Blooms

Thursday, August 6, 2009

Arboretum Blooms

"Arboretum Blooms IV" ©2009 Niki Gulley

pastel 5" x 7"

I like the simplicity in this scene. Don't you want to just relax on the bench, read a book and enjoy the daffodils?

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Monday, August 3, 2009

Arboretum Blooms III

"Arboretum Blooms III" ©2009 Niki Gulley
7" x 5" pastel

Being pleased with how my first two Arboretum scenes turned out, I decided to stick with the same theme and complete a third garden landscape that complimented the others. If interested in more information, e-mail me at niki@nikigulley.com.

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Arboretum Blooms II

"Arboretum Blooms II" ©2009 Niki Gulley
pastel 5" x 7"

I love the challenge of trying to paint a complex scene on a tiny scale, so here is my second 5" x 7" pastel inspired by our Botanic Garden.

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Thursday, July 30, 2009

Arboretum Blooms

"Arboretum Blooms" ©2009 Niki Gulley

7" x 5" pastel

After completing a few oil sketches of poppies this week, I felt inspired to keep painting flowers, but switch gears slightly and work on garden scenes rather than close-ups. I turned to our Arboretum in Dallas (and not my own sad drought garden), which always boasts such beautiful blooms. Shown here is my first pastel.

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Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Poppies

"Poppies II" ©2009 Niki Gulley

oil painting • 5" x 7" • $100

Here's a second poppy study to go with my "Poppy Pair" painting from earlier this week. Again, I'm playing around with extremely thick paint, sometimes 1/4 inch of paint or more, to create texture. If you'd like more information, contact me at niki@nikigulley.com

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Thursday, July 23, 2009

Enchanted Forest

"Enchanted Forest" ©2009 Niki Gulley

16" x 40" pastel

Longing for a break from the brutal heat this summer in Dallas, I felt compelled to paint someplace I'd rather be. Thoughts of the beautiful autumn colors and cooler air inspired "Enchanted Forest." I love the way the light mysteriously illuminates the fall foliage from behind and creates shadows in the foreground.

If you're interested in Enchanted Forest, e-mail me at niki@nikigulley.com.

Sunday, July 26, 2009

Top Photo: "Poppy Pair" - 5" x 7" oil - $100
Bottom Photo: Close-up detail of thick textured paint

I can't help but smile when I see poppies, and I love painting them! In this study, I'm playing with 1/4 inch thick paint as you can see in the second photo above.

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or to puchase "Poppy Pair," contact niki@nikigulley.com

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