Transitional Tones oil painting by Niki Gulley

“Transitional Tones” ©2010 Niki Gulley

12” x 12” oil on canvas

I created these birch trees with palette knife and extremely thick oil paint to achieve texture and suggest the energy found in nature. The image is painted around the sides of the 1.5 inch deep gallery wrap canvas so that it looks three-dimensional and can be hung as is without a frame for a contemporary look. These chunky birch paintings look great in pairs and threes.

See NikiGulley.com for companion paintings or stop by my painting booth this weekend in Chicago at the Lincoln Park Arts & Music Festival to see more of my textured palette knife paintings in person. For more details, go to chicagoevents.com/event.cfm?eid=189.

Or, e-mail me at Niki@NikiGulley.com with any questions or comments.

Birch Trees oil painting by Niki Gulley

Birch Study

5” x 7” oil painting by Niki Gulley

Fresh off the easel! Extremely thick oil paint with lots of movement and texture. If interested in purchasing or seeing other birch studies, contact me at Niki@NikiGulley.com. These miniature paintings look great in pairs and threes!

Or, stop by my painting booth this weekend in Chicago at the Lincoln Park Arts & Music Festival. See http://www.chicagoevents.com/event.cfm?eid=189 for more information.

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Tomorrow's Promises oil painting by Niki Gulley

"Tomorrow's Promises" ©2010 Niki Gulley

oil on canvas • 48" x 60"

I wanted you to feel the joy and peacefulness of walking through a protective cathedral of branches on a beautiful autumn day. With the soft light illuminating the walkway and golden skylights above, the only sounds to be heard are the crunching of fallen leaves underfoot and a slight breeze flickering the leaves overhead. What lies ahead? The mysterious glow from beyond beckons you forward. Tomorrow's promises await.

If you'd like to see "Tomorrow's Promises" in person, visit me this weekend at the Lincoln Park Arts & Music Festival in Chicago, chicagoevents.com/event.cfm?eid=189, or e-mail me at Niki@NikiGulley.com.

To see more of my new textured oil paintings, visit NikiGulley.com.

Queen Ann's Lace pastel by Niki Gulley

“Queen Ann’s Lace” by Niki Gulley

7” x 5” pastel

My last miniature floral pastel – painted from life.

To see this pastel and several of my other latest paintings, stop by my booth at the Ann Arbor Art Show, booth #B212, a2statestreetartfair.com

Or go to my website at NikiGulley.com.

E-mail me at Niki@NikiGulley.com.

Autumn Symphony pastel

“Autumn Symphony” ©2010 Niki Gulley

Pastel • 24” x 36”

This is a quiet, protected creek by our house that I like escaping to when I need a break from city life. On this perfect autumn day, there was the gentlest of breezes rustling the leaves, the vibrant fall foliage was at its peak and the only sounds to be heard came from the trickling of the nearby waterfall and the birds’ sweet melodies.

To see this pastel in person, visit my booth, #B212, at the State Street Art Show in Ann Arbor, MI that runs from today through Saturday. a2statestreetartfair.com

Or, e-mail me at Niki@NikiGulley.com for more information.

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Poppy painting by Niki Gulley

Poppy painting by Niki Gulley

5” x 7”

I created this poppy study with palette knife and extremely thick paint to achieve texture and dimension. I love how the bright colors pop and brighten up any room, and how the strokes contain so much movement and energy. Pair with one of my other sunflower or poppy studies to hang in a series.

To see these paintings in person, stop by my booth at Ann Arbor, MI’s Art Festival this week, a2statestreetartfair.com, or e-mail me at Niki@NikiGulley.com for more information.

Visit my website at NikiGulley.com

Sunflower painting by Niki Gulley

Sunflower Study by Niki Gulley

Acrylic 5” x 7”

I created this sunflower study with palette knife and extremely thick acrylic paint to achieve texture and dimension. I love how the bright colors pop and brighten up any room, and how the strokes contain so much movement and energy.

To see these paintings, stop by my booth at Westport, CT’s Fine Art Festival this weekend, westportartsfestival.com, or e-mail me at Niki@NikiGulley.com for more information.

Visit my website at NikiGulley.com

Bathed in Sunshine by Niki Gulley

“Bathed in Sunshine” ©2010 Niki Gulley

Acrylic Painting • 20” x 30” or 20” x 60”

I love it when we are driving leisurely through the countryside and we come across a gorgeous field of wildflowers. The sudden burst of color thrills your senses! Playing with color and texture, I feel like Bathed in Sunshine radiates with energy and captures the joy you feel on one of the last beautiful days of summer.

You can choose either the left or the right painting to hang alone or display both side by side to form a panorama diptych. Bathed in Sunshine is created with extremely thick paint on gallery wrap canvas with the painting continuing around the edges to create a 3-dimensional, almost sculptural wall art.

To see these paintings, stop by my booth at Westport, CT’s Fine Art Festival this weekend or e-mail me at Niki@NikiGulley.com to ship.

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For details on the art show, visit westportartsfestival.com

Poppy oil painting by Niki Gulley

Poppy study III by Niki Gulley

5" x 7"

I created this floral study to pair with my other miniature poppy paintings. Using palette knives and extremely thick oil paint to achieve texture and dimension. I love the bright, happy colors! To see these floral studies in person, stop by my booth at the Westport Fine Arts Festival in Westport, CT this weekend. For more details on the show, see westportfineartsfestival.com.

Visit my website at NikiGulley.com

Or e-mail me at Niki@NikiGulley.com for more information.

Miniature poppy oil painting by Niki Gulley

Poppy study II by Niki Gulley

5" x 7"

I created this second floral study to pair with my other miniature poppy paintings. Using palette knives and extremely thick oil paint to achieve texture and dimension. I love the bright, happy colors! To see these floral studies in person, stop by my booth at Madison, Wisconsin's Art Fair on the Square this weekend. For more details on the show, see mmoca.org.

Visit my website at NikiGulley.com

Or e-mail me at Niki@NikiGulley.com for more information.

Poppy Passion oil painting by Niki Gulley

“Poppy Passion” ©2010 Niki Gulley

Oil painting • 18” x 36”

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. So in Poppy Passion, I combined memories of places I’ve been with intense complimentary colors to convey that joy I feel when I come across a gorgeous field of poppies.

If you’d like to see Poppy Passion in person, visit my booth this weekend at Art in the Square in Madison, WI, mmoca.org.

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Poppy oil study by Niki Gulley

Poppy study by Niki Gulley

5" x 7"

I created this second floral study to go with my sunflower painting from Monday. Using palette knives and extremely thick oil paint to achieve texture and dimension. I love the bright, happy colors! To see these floral studies in person, stop by my booth at Madison, Wisconsin's Art Fair on the Square this weekend. For more details on the show, see mmoca.org.

Visit my website at NikiGulley.com

Or e-mail me at Niki@NikiGulley.com for more information.

Sunflower painting by Niki Gulley

Sunflower study by Niki Gulley

5" x 7"

I created this sunflower study with palette knife and extremely thick paint to achieve texture and dimension. I love how the bright colors pop and brighten up any room, and how the strokes contain so much movement and energy.

Visit my website at NikiGulley.com

Or e-mail me at Niki@NikiGulley.com for more information.