Large Sunflower Painting by Palette Knife Artist Niki Gulley

   

 “Dripping with Sunshine II” ©2021 Niki Gulley

30" x 48" Textured Mixed Media on Canvas

In this new series, I wanted to create pieces that are full of joy, energy, texture and light. Working on oversized canvases and painting the blossoms larger than life add to that feeling of hope and exuberance. Choosing to leave the background airy and working with thick layers of white on white paint, ribbons of brightly colored blooms dance across the canvas with spontaneity and freedom. Subconsciously, I feel like these light-filled visions came to me in response to so much bad news and the COVID lockdown. Searching for a way to create more space, room to roam and the freedom to live life to its fullest, I hope these paintings bring the beauty of nature inside and fill your spirit with light and cheer.

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

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

"Melting Blues" Textured Bluebonnet Painting by Niki Gulley

  

 “Melting Blues” ©2021 Niki Gulley

36" x 60" Textured Mixed Media on Canvas

In this new series, I wanted to create pieces that are full of joy, energy, texture and light. Working on oversized canvases and painting the blossoms larger than life add to that feeling of hope and exuberance. Choosing to leave the background airy and working with thick layers of white on white paint, ribbons of brightly colored blooms dance across the canvas with spontaneity and freedom. Subconsciously, I feel like these light-filled visions came to me in response to so much bad news and the COVID lockdown. Searching for a way to create more space, room to roam and the freedom to live life to its fullest, I hope these paintings bring the beauty of nature inside and fill your spirit with light and cheer.

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

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

New "Prickly Tower" Contemporary Cactus Painting by Niki Gulley

 

"Prickly Tower" ©2021 Niki Gulley

48" x 30" Textured Mixed Media Painting on 1.5" wrap around canvas with the painting continuing around the edges

On a recent trip, we came across these gigantic cacti. I had never seen such a large cactus before and I was awestruck by its age and size. Purposely choosing this angle from below and narrowing the perspective as it stretches to the dramatic clouds drifting by in the sky, you can get a sense of its scale. Filled with vibrant colors and dragging my paint in swirling, diagonal patterns add to the energy and joy of the scene. 

For more information on my textured palette knife paintings, please e-mail Niki Gulley.

Or, visit NikiGulley.com to see more of my contemporary landscape paintings.

 

"Flowing into Autumn" Palette Knife Painting by Niki Gulley

 

"Flowing into Autumn" ©2020 Niki Gulley

SOLD • 30" x 48" textured oil painting on wrap around canvas

Just Sold! I created "Flowing into Autumn" with many layers of paint, starting with a swirling thin application to form the tangled underbrush and flowing current to thick impasto strokes for texture and energy in the foliage and trunks. Water rushes downstream as autumn leaves dance in the gentle breeze. I hope you experience a feeling of peace and warmth being immersed in the beauty of nature, letting all of your cares drift away.

E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on "Flowing into Autumn" and her other palette knife paintings.

See NikiGulley.com to see more of her contemporary landscape paintings.

New Contemporary Textured Poppy Painting by Niki Gulley

     

 “Spring's Palette V” ©2020 Niki Gulley

24" x 24" Textured Mixed Media Collage on Canvas

Loaded with thick, textured paint over multiple layers of color, these cheerful poppies 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 abstract landscape in the series. Please e-mail Niki Gulley for options and details.

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

New Abstract Poppy Field Painting by Palette Knife Artist Niki Gulley

    

 “Spring's Palette IV” ©2020 Niki Gulley

24" x 24" Textured Mixed Media Collage on Canvas

Loaded with thick, textured paint over multiple layers of color, these cheerful poppies 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 abstract landscape in the series. Please e-mail Niki Gulley for options and details.

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

New "Spring's Palette III" Textured Bluebonnet Painting by Niki Gulley

   

 “Spring's Palette III” ©2020 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.

New "Counting Time" Contemporary Aspen Tree Painting by Niki Gulley

“Counting Time" ©2021 Niki Gulley

30" x 40" textured mixed media painting on 1.5" wrap around cradled board with the painting continuing around the edges

Capturing the excitement and energy I feel while being immersed in the nature, "Counting Time" is loaded with vibrant autumn colors, extremely thick textured paint, movement and spontaneity. Peeling, knotted aspen trees stretch deeper and deeper into the woods, counting time as their foliage dances in the breeze creating an uptempo rhythm and filling the forest with its gorgeous symphony.

To purchase "Counting Time," please contact AO5 Gallery in Austin, TX at https://ao5gallery.com/collections/nikki-gulley/products/admiring-the-view.

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For information on more of my abstract aspen and birch forests, please e-mail Niki Gulley.

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

New "Pops of Color" Poppy Series by Palette Knife Artist Niki Gulley

   

“Pops of Color" Series ©2021 Niki Gulley

12" x 12" textured mixed media painting on 1.5" wrap around canvas with the painting continuing around the edges

This series or Texas wildflowers, bearded irises and ruby red poppies, incorporates extremely thick paint applied with palette knife along with drips and swirls to add energy and whimsy. This gives the paintings a 3D feel that comes alive and jumps off the canvas, while adding joy and color to your room. If you'd like to see companion pieces in the series, please e-mail me to see my other options.

To purchase these poppy paintings, please contact AO5 Gallery in Austin, TX at https://ao5gallery.com/collections/nikki-gulley/products/admiring-the-view.

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For details on more of my bluebonnet and Iris paintings on this series, please e-mail Niki Gulley.

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

New "Dripping with Joy" Iris Series by Palette Knife Artist Niki Gulley

  

“Dripping with Joy" Series ©2021 Niki Gulley

12" x 12" textured mixed media painting on 1.5" wrap around canvas with the painting continuing around the edges

This series of Texas wildflowers, bearded irises and ruby red poppies, incorporates extremely thick paint applied with palette knife along with drips and swirls to add energy and whimsy. This gives the paintings a 3D feel that comes alive and jumps off the canvas, while adding joy and color to your room. If you'd like to see companion pieces in the series, please e-mail me to see my other options.

For details on more of my bluebonnet and Iris paintings, please e-mail Niki Gulley.

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

New "Melting Blues" Bluebonnet Series by Palette Knife Artist Niki Gulley

 

“Melting Blues" Series ©2021 Niki Gulley

12" x 12" textured mixed media painting on 1.5" wrap around canvas with the painting continuing around the edges

This series or Texas wildflowers, bearded irises and ruby red poppies, incorporates extremely thick paint applied with palette knife along with drips and swirls to add energy and whimsy. This gives the paintings a 3D feel that comes alive and jumps off the canvas, while adding joy and color to your room. If you'd like to see companion pieces in the series, please e-mail me to see my other options.

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

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

New Bluebonnet Painting from the Texas Hill Country by Niki Gulley

     

“Spring Forward V" ©2021 Niki Gulley

24" x 12" textured mixed media painting on 1.5" wrap around canvas with the painting continuing around the edges

I wanted to capture the excitement and energy felt during a beautiful April day when the Texas wildflowers are painting the horizon in their uplifting palette. Driving through the hill country in springtime, there is such an amazing explosion of color from the bluebonnets, Indian Paintbrush, coreopsis, Evening Primrose and the plethora of wildflowers, that it fills your heart with joy and awe. Focusing on the rows of varied hues, I wanted to communicate the emotion felt being surrounded by all of this beauty.

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

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

New "Spring Forward III" Bluebonnet Painting by Niki Gulley

“Spring Forward III" ©2021 Niki Gulley

20" x 24" textured mixed media painting on canvas

I painted "Spring Forward" while visiting the Texas Hill Country. The explosion of color along roadsides was incredible! This morning the sun kept peeking in and out of the clouds, creating a soft glow to everything it touched. I wanted to capture that magical light illuminating your journey lined by bluebonnets and Indian paintbrush. I hope you, too, can feel the excitement of springtime with the wildflowers abloom!

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

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

New Abstract 12" x 12" Textured Texas Wildflower Paintings by Niki Gulley

"Bursts of Color  IV" and "Blue Explosion" ©2021 Niki Gulley

12" x 12" textured mixed media paintings on 1.5" wrap around canvas

This 12" x 12" wildflower series incorporates extremely thick paint applied with palette knife to give the paintings a 3-D feel. The paint comes alive and jumps off the canvas, while adding joy and color to any room. These pieces look great hung alone or in a grouping. If you'd like to see companion pieces in the series, please e-mail me to see my other options.

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.

"Walking in Sunshine" Palette Knife Sunflower Painting by Niki Gulley

"Walking in Sunshine" ©2020 Niki Gulley 

16" x 20" textured oil painting

Follow the path leading you through bright, smiling sunflower faces as big as dinner plates, filling you with more joy with each step. A quaint stone farmhouse in the distance welcomes you to come in and enjoy the view as the sun starts to set over the horizon and cast its late day glow. Full of warmth, color and texture, my hope is that when you gaze into this piece, it lifts your spirits and brightens up any spot in your home.

For more information on this painting, please contact The Good Art Company Gallery, in Fredericksburg, TX at goodartcompany.com/gacart/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=25&sort=20a&page=1&z.

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For details on more of my sunflower and contemporary floral landscape paintings, please e-mail Niki Gulley.

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

New Abstract Poppy Field Painting by Niki Gulley

   

“Flowering Currents IV" ©2021 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.

I'm excited to have been invited to exhibit amongst the talented artists at Marigold Arts gallery in Santa Fe, NM! "Flowering Currents IV" and several of my Southwest landscapes will be hanging there, so if you are in the area, please stop in and visit or check them out online, http://www.marigoldarts.com.

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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.

 

"Waves of Wildflowers IV" Palette Knife Oil Painting by Niki Gulley

 

"Waves of Wildflowers IV"  ©2019 Niki Gulley

12" x 24" textured oil painting

Painted on location, I was drawn to this expansive mass of yellow wildflowers, stretching all the way from foreground to background blooming in the Hill Country. The explosion of sunny color made me feel so happy that I wanted to capture that joy and excitement in my painting. Hints of bluebonnets and Indian Paintbrush dot the landscape and long sweeping shapes that flow across the horizontal panorama canvas add peace and happiness as you're being surrounded by Texas Wildflowers on a beautiful spring day.

To purchase this painting, please visit The Good Art Company Gallery at http://goodartcompany.com/gacart/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=25&sort=20a&page=1&zenid=417ih04llasuk7pl1h0qhj32k1.

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For information on my Texas bluebonnet and wildflower series and  to see more of my Texas hill country landscape paintings, please check out NikiGulley.com.

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