"United Journey" Palette Knife Aspen Tree Painting by Niki Gulley

 

“United Journey" ©2021 Niki Gulley

30" x 48" textured oil painting

Shimmering in golden light, this backlit grove of aspen trees reaches tall, greeting you as you enter the forest. First signs of autumn appear as golden leaves dance in the gentle breeze. A well traveled path on the right beckons you to go for a stroll and soak in nature’s tranquility and beauty.

To purchase, please visit nikigulley.com/united-journey/.

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"Autumn Serenade" Palette Knife Fall Foliage Painting by Niki Gulley

 

 

"Autumn Serenade"  ©2021 Niki Gulley

36" x 48" textured oil painting on wrap around canvas

Shimmering colors of autumn: Aspen, Oak and the forest of trees quiver, their light graceful leaves tremble and quake, silver and gold, scarlet and tangerine, with each light breeze. There is the quiet energy of change coming and vibrant color charges the woods. Crisp fall mountain air, slender trunks cut bright strokes of white against a dazzling kaleidoscope of colors. Staccato strokes and shimmering hues add to the feeling of change in the air and suggest the breeze whistling through the foliage.

If you'd like more details on Autumn Serenade or are interested in purchasing, check out nikigulley.com/autumn-serenade/.

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"Tidal Flow" Abstract Seascape Series by Niki Gulley

  

  "Tidal Flow II" ©2021 Niki Gulley

16" x 16" Textured Mixed Media on 3/4" gallery wrap canvas with the painting continuing around the edges

In this series, I layered and layered and layered paint over the course of several weeks. Longing for a cool beach and the cathartic sounds of the ocean, I started with drippy, fluid paint and  then built up thick texture to bring the seaside waves to life. Slightly abstract, loose and free, I hope you can feel the healing qualities of the water, especially if we can't get there ourselves right now.

For more information and to purchase, go to nikigulley.com/tidal-flow-ii/.

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Textured Abstract Seascape Painting by Niki Gulley

 

  "Tidal Flow IV" ©2020 Niki Gulley

16" x 16" Textured Mixed Media on 3/4" gallery wrap canvas with the painting continuing around the edges

In this series, I layered and layered and layered paint over the course of several weeks. Longing for a cool beach and the cathartic sounds of the ocean, I started with drippy, fluid paint and  then built up thick texture to bring the seaside waves to life. Slightly abstract, loose and free, I hope you can feel the healing qualities of the water, especially if we can't get there ourselves right now.

To purchase, please go to nikigulley.com/tidal-flow-v/.

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New Palette Knife Ocean Painting by Niki Gulley

  

"Atlantic Coastline II" ©2020 Niki Gulley

12" x 9" textured oil painting on canvas panel

I wanted this painting to be about the power of the ocean to lift your spirits. Painting this piece on location, as the sun rose, I wanted to capture the gorgeous rock formations and the beautiful colors in the ocean. Whenever I visit the coastline I always feel rejuvenated, and I hope I’ve translated that onto the canvas for you to experience it, too.

To purchase and for more details, see nikigulley.com/atlantic-coastline-ii/.

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New "Atlantic Coastline" by Palette Knife Artist Niki Gulley

 

"Atlantic Coastline" ©2021 Niki Gulley

9" x 12" textured oil painting

I wanted this painting to be about the power of the ocean to lift your spirits. Painting this piece on location, as the sun rose, I wanted to capture the gorgeous rock formations and the beautiful colors in the ocean. Whenever I visit the coastline I always feel rejuvenated, and I hope I’ve translated that onto the canvas for you to experience it, too.

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

For more information on my Venice and other travel paintings, please e-mail Niki Gulley.

New Palette Knife Oil Painting from Venice by Niki Gulley

 "Venetian Textures II" ©2021 Niki Gulley

16" x 12" textured oil on canvas panel 

I started this piece during our Plein Air / Photography Art Trek Workshop that my husband, Scott Williams, and I lead in Venice, Italy. We had painted several other grand locations, but decided on day three to paint a more intimate vignette of the canals. Since the whole city is on water, I love how their "garage doors" are actually for their boats! In this painting, I wanted to focus on all of the wonderful architectural textures and age of the homes as seen in the peeling stucco, crumbling bricks and weathered wood. Luckily I had a steady stream of gondolas passing as I was painting so I could add one in to set the mood.

To purchase and for more details, go to nikigulley.com/venetian-textures/.

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

For more information on my Venice and other travel paintings, please e-mail Niki Gulley.

New "Venetian Textures" Oil Painting by Palette Knife Artist Niki Gulley

"Venetian Textures" ©2021 Niki Gulley

12" x 9" textured oil on canvas panel

I started this piece during our Plein Air / Photography Art Trek Workshop that my husband, Scott Williams, and I lead in Venice, Italy. We had painted several other grand locations, but decided on day three to paint a more intimate vignette of the canals. Since the whole city is on water, I love how their "garage doors" are actually for their boats! In this painting, I wanted to focus on all of the wonderful architectural textures and age of the homes as seen in the peeling stucco, crumbling bricks and weathered wood. 

To purchase and for more details, check out nikigulley.com/venetian-textures-ii/.

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For more information on my Venice and other travel paintings, please e-mail Niki Gulley.

New Textured Oil Painting of San Miguel's Architecture by Niki Gulley

 "Afternoon in the Park," San Miguel, Mexico

12" x 16" Textured Oil on Canvas Panel

Some generous collectors of mine invited us to stay with them in their beautiful winter home in San Miguel, Mexico. We loved the colorful architecture and the lush plantings everywhere, and I just had to capture a little of that beauty on canvas. I hope these colorful scenes perk up your day. 

To purchase and for more details, please visit nikigulley.com/afternoon-in-the-park/.

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New "Bougainvillea Archway" by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

"Bougainvillea Archway" ©2021 Niki Gulley

12" x 16" textured oil painting on canvas panel

Framed in 3” espresso frame. • $950 framed / $800 unframed

Painted on location in Spain, these Bougainvillea vines were so gorgeous and prolific that I just had to paint them. Gently reaching across and cascading over the trellis and wrapping themselves around white washed columns, these magenta beauties formed the perfect welcoming entrance framing the intricate turquoise doorway. Purple shadows from plumbago plantings lead you along the cobbled path, inviting you to step inside and enjoy the view.

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New Textured Sunflower Painting by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

 

"Planted Sunshine III" ©2021 Niki Gulley

16" x 20" textured mixed media painting on canvas panel

This sunflower field that I visited this summer was GORGEOUS. It felt like it stretched for miles. Bright, happy faces sharing their smiles with us and lifting our spirits. My heart literally swelled and I had to capture all of that joy on canvas.  Utilizing vivid, uplifting hues, thick paint and bold, loose strokes add to the happy, carefree feeling of the moment and I hope you are transported there with me.

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New "Planted Sunshine" Palette Knife Sunflower Painting by Niki Gulley

  

"Planted Sunshine" ©2021 Niki Gulley

16" x 20" textured mixed media painting on canvas panel

A fellow painter friend of mine and I arrived at this sunflower field very early in the morning to capture the sun as it was beginning to rise and illuminate the landscape with golden light. We set up next to the road so that we weren't infringing on the property. We had gotten about 45 minutes into our paintings and you know what happens with best laid plans! It turns out that the owner of the farm must not be a fan of painters because we were shooed away and threatened with fines if we didn't leave. So memorizing that gorgeous light while I was packing up, I finished the painting at home from my started sketch, photos, and memories. 

If interested in purchasing or for more details on "Capturing the Sun II," please check out https://www.nikigulley.com/capturing-the-sun/.

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

  

"Waves of Wildflowers IV"  ©2021 Niki Gulley

SOLD • " x 24" textured oil painting

Just Sold through the Good Art Company Gallery! 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 see similar paintings of mine, 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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New "Running Red III" Textured Poppy Painting by Niki Gulley

 “Running Red III” ©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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Palette Knife Artist Niki Gulley Painting Roses in Her Garden

    

20" x 30" Textured Mixed Media on Canvas • ©2021 Niki Gulley

As my garden kept evolving this spring, I was treated every day to a new blossoming surprise! After my irises were complete, I was greeted by the most gorgeous roses I've seen since I planted them 5 years ago. So, of course I had to go out and capture those beauties before they disappeared. 

 Wanting to create pieces that are full of joy, energy, texture and light, I painted the blooms large to add to that feeling of hope and exuberance. Choosing to leave the background airy and working with thick layers of white on white paint, multi-colored roses dance across the canvas with spontaneity and freedom. I hope these paintings bring the beauty of nature inside and fill your spirit with light and cheer.

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New Contemporary Textured Purple Irises Painting by Niki Gulley

   

20" x 30" Textured Mixed Media on Canvas • ©2021 Niki Gulley

Here you can see the next step in my painting process. I've started adding thick layers of paint to bring my purple irises to life. My garden was so beautiful and prolific this year that I felt compelled to capture that beauty on canvas. Taking the ideas that I started in this new series from inside my studio to outside in my backyard, I wanted to create pieces that are full of joy, energy, texture and light. 

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. With room to roam, I hope these paintings bring the beauty of nature inside and fill your spirit with light and cheer.

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

Painting Irises in the Garden by Texas Artist Niki Gulley

  

20" x 30" Textured Mixed Media on Canvas ©2021 Niki Gulley

My irises this year were so beautiful and prolific and added so much joy after the year that we had, that I felt compelled to capture that feeling on canvas. Taking the ideas that I started in this new series from inside my studio to outside in my garden, my goal was to create pieces that are full of joy, energy, texture and light. 

Here you can see the first step in my painting process, my charcoal sketch of the irises showing them larger than life. Next I will begin to add layers and layers of paint to build up texture and color so that the cheerful blooms come to life and dance across the canvas.

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

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