7" x 5" oil painting by Niki GulleyHere is a new chunky oil sketch in which I'm playing around with colors and extremely thick oil paint.
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Chunky Birch Painting by Niki Gulley
7" x 5" oil painting by Niki GulleyHere is a new chunky oil sketch in which I'm playing around with colors and extremely thick oil paint.
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Home Portrait by Niki Gulley
8" x 10" pastel by Niki Gulley
Here is a home portrait I recently completed for a Christmas gift. It was challenging capturing all of the architectural details of the house in an 8" x 10" pastel, but I'm pleased with how it turned out and fortunately the home owner loved it, too!
If interested in commissioning me to create a unique painting or pastel, contact me at Niki@NikiGulley.com.
Saturday, December 26, 2009
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Crystal Mill - Colorado oil painting by Niki Gulley
"Crystal Mill" ©2009 Niki Gulley
14" x 11" oil painting
Another snow scene - this one was inspired from a trip to Colorado. I thought this setting, with the river and the snow and the old mill, looked like it came right out of a postcard. Just beautiful!
Monday, December 21, 2009
Winter's Calm pastel by Niki Gulley
"Winter's Calm" ©2009 Niki Gulley
pastel 16" x 20"
pastel 16" x 20"
This pastel was inspired by one of our few snowfalls in Dallas a few years ago. I bundled up and ran out with my camera in the morning to capture the moment before the sun melted all of the snow later that day. Having grown up in Chicago, I love the beauty and peacefulness from the first snowfall of the year. I just prefer living here so that it doesn't last more than a day and there's no shoveling involved!
Friday, December 18, 2009
Sunflower Oil Painting by Niki Gulley
5" x 7" Sunflower oil on canvas
by Niki Gulley
3-D sculptural oil paint applied with palette knife 1/4 inch thick with painting wrapping around the edges of the canvas.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Road Less Taken oil painting by Niki Gulley
"Road Less Taken" ©2009 Niki Gulley
48" x 36" oil on canvas
48" x 36" oil on canvas
This painting is inspired from fond memories of growing up in the Chicago area and visiting our nature preserves on a crisp autumn day. I wanted to capture the mist hanging in the air and the mystery of the light coming through the intertwining branches. The autumn leaves have all fallen to the ground and collected at the sides of the path. There is a chill in the air and yet the path beckons you to wander along it not knowing what lies in the distance.
Monday, December 14, 2009
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Colorado Aspens oil painting by Niki Gulley
"Snowfall Comes Early" ©2009 Niki Gulley
24" x 18" oil painting
24" x 18" oil painting
While we were driving from Durango to Aspen, Colorado we came across these gorgeous orange aspen trees. I loved the contrast of the crisp blue sky against the brilliant foliage and the sparkling white snow that had fallen the night before. Colorado is so breathtaking!
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Babbling Brook oil painting by Niki Gulley
"Babbling Brook" ©2009 Niki Gulley
9" x 12" oil painting
9" x 12" oil painting
This oil painting is also inspired by Colorado. I love how the fall leaves glow when back lit by the sunlight and the calmness I felt from the sound of the trickling water.
Monday, December 7, 2009
Colorado painting by Niki Gulley
"Nostalgic Overlook" ©2009 Niki Gulley
10" x 8" oil painting
10" x 8" oil painting
Inspired by a trip to Colorado, we timed it just right – the aspens had turned color and we were there for the first snowfall of the season at the same time. It was simply beautiful!
I'll have this piece available at the Dutch Art Gallery reception this Thursday, Dec. 10th, from 5-8pm as part of the Texas Daily Painter's show. I'll also be demonstrating how I paint a landscape from conception to completion if you would like to stop by and watch. We'd love to see you there!
Friday, December 4, 2009
Ocean Sunset oil painting by Niki Gulley
5" x 7" oil painting by Niki Gulley
Another ocean inspired study created with extremely thick paint and palette knife. I love the spontaneity and movement in the sky and water.
Visit my website NikiGulley.com
Or e-mail me for more information at Niki@NikiGulley.com.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Turquoise Waters Oil Painting by Niki Gulley
5" x 7" oil painting by Niki Gulley
This painting is inspired from our trip to the gorgeous beaches in Thailand. The water was such a clear turquoise and the rock formations, known as karst, were fascinating rising out of the ocean.
Visit my website at NikiGulley.com
or e-mail me for more information at Niki@NikiGulley.com.
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