Painting Lupines along the Lake with Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

   

12" x 24" textured mixed media painting on canvas • ©Niki Gulley

We enjoyed our previous day so much along the lakeshore in Colorado that we decided to return there again the next day. Scott was highly amused watching the paddle boarders and their pups. Meanwhile, I got to work capturing this gorgeous view. A path was beaten down through the thick mass of aspen trees, leaving a perfect peep hole through the woods out onto the lake. Lupine and wildflowers dotted the grasses adding their joy and color to this perfect peaceful moment!

Or, e-mail Niki Gulley for more information on her contemporary landscape paintings. 

See NikiGulley.com to view more of her palette knife aspen and birch paintings.

 

 

Painting Tranquility in Colorado's Rocky Mountains

  

16" x 20" textured mixed media painting on canvas

Continuing on our journey to escape the Texas heat, we retreated to the gorgeous Rocky Mountains of Colorado. The setting was so beautiful and peaceful that I just had to pull out my paints and start capturing all of that joy and tranquility! Here is my finished painting of the Dillon Reservoir. 

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Palette Knife Artist Niki Gulley Painting Tranquility Along the Lake

 

16" x 20" textured mixed media painting on canvas

After enjoying our visit in New Mexico, we continued on our journey escaping the Texas heat to the gorgeous Rocky Mountains of Colorado. After exploring the area, we decided to spend the day at the Dillon Reservoir in Frisco. The setting was so beautiful and peaceful that I just had to pull out my paints and start capturing all of that joy and tranquility!

Or, e-mail Niki Gulley for more information on her contemporary landscape paintings. 

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Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley Painting Aspen Trees in Santa Fe, NM

12" x 24" textured mixed media painting on canvas

When we visited Santa Fe this month, the temperature started rising as the weekend went on, so we headed up into the mountains for cooler breezes to paint the beautiful aspen trees. I was attracted to the white trunks with their unique peeling bark and dark protruding knots. I liked how the dramatic dappled light came through the trees and illuminated the grasses and foliage causing the landscape to glow. Becoming totally lost in the moment, I set out to capture the peacefulness and contentment I felt that day.

Or, e-mail Niki Gulley for more information on her contemporary landscape paintings. 

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"No Tree Is an Island" Palette Knife Aspen Painting by Niki Gulley

    

         

"No Tree Is an Island" ©2021 Niki Gulley

12" x 24" textured mixed media painting 

on 1.5" wrap around canvas with the painting continuing around the edges

Just Sold through Marigold Arts Gallery! Shimmering in warm light, this backlit grove of aspen trees reaches tall, greeting you as you enter the forest. First signs of autumn appear as golden and crimson leaves dance in the gentle breeze. The beautiful autumn forest beckons you to go for a stroll and soak in nature’s glory and tranquility.

If you are in the area, please stop by and visit the gallery to see more of my palette knife western landscape paintings.

Marigold Arts Gallery

424 Canyon Rd.

Santa Fe, NM

marigoldarts.com

E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on my birch and aspen tree oil paintings.

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

New "Three's Company" Aspen Painting by Palette Knife Artist Niki Gulley

   

"Three's Company" ©2021 Niki Gulley

20" x 16" textured oil painting on canvas panel

A couple of weeks ago, we visited Santa Fe and I demonstrated my technique in oils at Marigold Arts Gallery. After the sweltering heat in Dallas, the weather felt wonderful in New Mexico and I thoroughly enjoyed meeting everyone! Here is my finished painting, "Three's Company." I hope you can feel the joy and wonder of staring up into the treetops just like you did when you were a kid.

If you are in the area, please stop by and visit the gallery to see more of my palette knife western landscape paintings.

Marigold Arts Gallery

424 Canyon Rd.

Santa Fe, NM

marigoldarts.com

Or, e-mail Niki Gulley for more information on her contemporary landscape paintings. 

See NikiGulley.com

 

 

Niki Gulley demonstrating at Marigold Arts Gallery in Santa Fe

  

Niki Gulley demonstrating at Marigold Arts Gallery

A couple of weeks ago, we visited Santa Fe and I demonstrated my technique in oils at Marigold Arts Gallery. After the sweltering heat in Dallas, the weather felt wonderful in New Mexico and I thoroughly enjoyed meeting everyone!

If you are in the area, please stop by and visit the gallery to see more of my palette knife western landscape paintings.

Marigold Arts Gallery

424 Canyon Rd.

Santa Fe, NM

marigoldarts.com

Or, e-mail Niki Gulley for more information on her contemporary landscape paintings. 

See NikiGulley.com

 

 

New "Awakenings" by Niki Gulley Will Be Exhibiting at Grand Rapids Art Prize

 

"Awakenings" ©2021 Niki Gulley 

Four 36" x 36" canvases to form a 72" x 72" quadriptych • Textured Mixed Media Painting

In “Awakenings” I wanted you to feel that child-like wonder of staring up into the treetops, mesmerized by the scene overhead. I’ve arranged the trunks in a spiral pattern so that you have the sense of laying on the ground, surrounded by the woods as they connect with the heavens above. Flowing from one season to the next, my goal is to not only show the beauty of nature, but also bring awareness to the importance of protecting our forests. Trees are the lifeblood of our planet. We are their stewards, and as such, it is up to us to ensure their survival. The ascending vortex and the seasons continuous transitioning, reminds us of the cyclical forces of life and what our place can be within it. Possibilities are endless. Relax. Contemplate. Dream. 

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I'm honored that this painting will be exhibited at Grand Rapids International Art Prize! Here is how it will be displayed in the lobby at 234 Apartments in September. If you are in the area, please check it out.

For more details and purchasing information on "Awakenings," please e-mail Niki Gulley.

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

"Evolving Seasons" Large Scale Quad Painting by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

"Evolving Seasons" ©2021 by Niki Gulley

Four 48" x 36" textured oil painting to form a 48" x 144" quadriptych

I wanted to create a large horizontal quadriptych, or four piece painting, that would flow from one season to the next to show the beauty of the forest throughout the year. Working on such a large scale invites you to step right into the scene and take a walk through the woods, enjoying all of the peace and joy that nature has to offer.

Here you can see all four paintings in a row, flowing from spring to summer and fall to winter. Rather than show the same exact scene at four different times of year, I decided I would rather show one long forest evolving from one season to the next to create a better harmony across the canvases. From the ground gently undulating underneath, to the pine trees flowing from canvas to canvas, to the rhythm created from aspens and oaks repeating, to the foliage and pops of color emerging and drifting into the distance, all elements are designed to add to the flowing symphony in "Evolving Seasons.

To see my "Evolving Seasons" series, please visit 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 more details on my other aspen and birch 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 "Sparking the Imagination" by Palette Knife Artist Niki Gulley

"Sparking the Imagination" ©2021 Niki Gulley 

 36" x 36" textured mixed media on 1.5" gallery wrap canvas with the painting continuing around the edges    

With "Sparking the Imagination," I wanted you to feel that child-like wonder of staring up into the treetops, mesmerized by the scene overhead. I've arranged the trunks in a spiral pattern so that you have a sense of laying on the ground, surrounded by woodland, connecting with nature and the heavens above. Flowing in an ascending circular pattern, transitioning from spring, summer, winter, fall and back again to spring, reminds us of the cyclical forces of life and what our place can be within it. 

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E-mail Niki Gulley with any questions about my palette knife aspen tree paintings.

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

  

New Late Snowfall Painting by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

   

12" x 16" textured mixed media painting

 by Niki Gulley

SOLD

Just Shipped to a happy collector! One of my collectors in Ohio requested that I paint her crab apple tree after a freak late snowfall covered the spring branches despite their starting to blossom. I can only imagine how beautiful that was!

E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on my changing seasons paintings.

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

"Autumn's Descent" Aspen Painting by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

  

"Autumn's Descent"

20" x 16" textured oil painting on canvas panel

Mounted in 3" espresso frame • $1,600   

Getting a chance to escape home confinement for a quick road trip to the mountains to paint, was just what the doctor ordered! Spending time in nature and reveling in the stunning fall colors with the crisp cool air, rejuvenated my spirit and inspired my muse. Add to the fact that I love aspens and you have just about the perfect remedy for these challenging times. I hope that you will feel my excitement and energy so that it will bring you as much joy as it did me.

 If you'd like to purchase "Autumn's Descent," it is available through:

Studio Seven Arts Gallery

400 Main Street

Pleasanton, CA

StudioSevenArts.com

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E-mail Niki Gulley with any questions about my palette knife aspen tree paintings.

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

  

"Fence Line" Painting by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

  

"Fence Line" ©2021 Niki Gulley

20" x 16" textured oil painting on canvas panel

Getting a chance to escape home confinement for a quick road trip to the mountains to paint, was just what the doctor ordered! Spending time in nature and reveling in the stunning fall colors with the crisp cool air, rejuvenated my spirit and inspired my muse. Add to the fact that I love aspens and you have just about the perfect remedy for these challenging times. I hope that you will feel my excitement and energy so that it will bring you as much joy as it did me.

If you'd like to see or find out more details about "Fence Line," it is available through:

Studio Seven Arts Gallery

400 Main Street

Pleasanton, CA

StudioSevenArts.com

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E-mail Niki Gulley with any questions about my palette knife aspen tree paintings.

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

  

 

"Sundown Serenade" Sunflower Palette Knife Painting by Niki Gulley

    

“Sundown Serenade" ©2021 Niki Gulley

24" x 36" textured oil painting on wrap around canvas

I wanted this piece to be uplifting and full of color and energy. Sun sets on the horizon, casting its beautiful bronze glow across wind swept clouds and golden petals. Creating a quilted patchwork with the sunflower blossoms and their fronds, unexpected pops of red and purple peek out creating a rhythm and energy to the foreground. Perky, circular faces smile back at you and I hope all of your cares drift away while gazing into this magical moment.

If interested in purchasing "Sundown Serenade," go to nikigulley.com/sundown-serenade/.

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For more details on my sunflower and poppy paintings, please e-mail Niki Gulley.

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

"Flowering Currents" Desert Landscape Painting by Niki Gulley

  

“Flowering Currents" ©2021 Niki Gulley

24” x 30" textured mixed media painting 

on 1.5" wrap around canvas with the painting continuing around the edges

On a visit to New Mexico, we were greeted to cheerful wildflowers blossoming, adding pops of joy and sunshine to the desert scenery. Repeating patterns and waves of color create a harmony within the painting, while rendering the blooms and their surroundings abstractly plays with taking a traditional subject matter and showing it in a contemporary way.

To purchase or for more information, visit nikigulley.com/flowering-currents/.

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

Or, take a look at my website at  NikiGulley.com to see more of my contemporary landscape paintings.

 

"Tomorrow's Dreams" Quadriptych Dreamy Landscape Painting by Niki Gulley

        

"Tomorrow's Dreams" ©2021 Niki Gulley

Four 30" x 30" canvases to form a 60" x 60" quadriptych  - textured mixed media painting on wrap around canvas

Appearing in one of my meditations, I saw this image of the sunlight casting its glow around the landscape while live oaks embrace the scene and colorful wildflowers kiss your journey as you venture inward. Stop for a moment and take in the view or continue your venture and wander into the unknown.

To purchase "Tomorrow's Dreams," go to nikigulley.com/tomorrows-dreams/.

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

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

"Rhythm Reflections" Palette Knife Painting by Niki Gulley

  

"Rhythm Reflections" ©2021 Niki Gulley

36" x 60" textured oil painting on canvas

I love being immersed in nature. After living in a city surrounded by concrete and noise, I find being surrounded by mother nature to be extremely cathartic, peaceful and rejuvenating. In Rhythm Reflections, I became fascinated with the mirror reflection on the aspen trees in the water below the horizon line. With the lake surface slightly blurring the individual leaves, patterns started emerging that created a sort of rhythm that I found mesmerizing. Working first with thin drippy paint, and then building up thick layers of oil paint with palette knives to achieve extreme dimension, this painting is loaded with movement, energy and color. Leaving the composition slightly abstracted gives you a chance to form your own contemplative narrative with nature.

For more information or to purchase "Rhythm Reflections," please visit nikigulley.com/rhythm-reflections/.

To see more of my palette knife contemporary landscape paintings, check out nikigulley.com.

E-mail - Niki Gulley