"Breaking Light" Impasto Aspen Tree Painting by Niki Gulley

 

"Breaking Light" ©2023 Niki Gulley

12" x 24" textured oil painting 

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

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 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'd like to add "Breaking Light" to your art collection, visit my shop at https://www.nikigulley.com/breaking-light/.

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.

"Fence Line" Painting by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

   

"Fence Line" ©2023 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.

To purchase "Fence Line," go to https://www.nikigulley.com/fence-line/.

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"Syncopation" Textured Aspen Painting by Niki Gulley

  

"Syncopation II" ©2023 Niki Gulley

 12" x 24" • textured oil painting on canvas

Flickering autumn leaves seem to almost dance in a gentle breeze while white sentinels slice through the colorful backdrop and create a rhythm as they march along. Repeating and receding, the aspen trunks lead you into the distance, inviting you to take a relaxing walk on a beautiful autumn morning.

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Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley Paints Vibrant Fall Foliage

SOLD! "Flowing into Fall" 20" x 30" textured acrylic painting on canvas

Today we are touring the Blue Ridge Parkway and Pisgah Forest outside of Asheville, NC. WOW!!!! The fall colors are amazing! I am in my happy place with inspiration at every turn. We finally found a large enough spot to pull over and park the RV so I could paint this gorgeous view. Hope you enjoy the scenery and escape as much as we did!

To see a video of the area as I was painting, check out https://www.instagram.com/p/CyyIZQ4Olse/.

 

 

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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.

"Nova" Textured Aspen Tree Painting by Niki Gulley

                 

"Nova" ©2023 Niki Gulley

36" x 36" textured mixed media painting 

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

Inspired by this gorgeous aspen grove, I wanted to capture the magical morning light casting its warm glow on the forest. Peaceful and mysterious, the sun's rays peek through the knotted trunks causing the landscape to dance with light and awaken with autumn’s kaleidoscope of colors. Loaded with texture and layers and layers of paint, the forest shimmers with hope and discovery for the new day.

To purchase Nova, go to https://www.nikigulley.com/nova/.

E-mail Niki Gulley with any questions.

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

 

 

"Journey into Autumn" Palette Knife Aspen Tree Painting by Niki Gulley

  

 

“Journey into Autumn" ©2023 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 https://www.nikigulley.com/journey-into-autumn/.

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"Perspective Control" Fall Aspen Painting by Niki Gulley

  

  

“Perspective Control" ©2023 Niki Gulley

24” x 12" textured mixed media painting 

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

Enjoying the melodic tinkling of the aspen leaves rustling in the breeze, the trickling sounds of the babbling brook at our side, and the beauty of fall ablaze with color, I felt invigorated as I began painting this aspen forest. The setting was so peaceful and rejuvenating that I wanted to communicate that joyful feeling of discovery. Filling the canvas with energetic staccato strokes and bold colors, in addition to gently arching the tree trunks reaching towards the sky, add to that uplifting feeling. And then just a sliver of the trail cutting through the forest, suggests the excitement of the journey that is to come.

If interested in purchasing "Perspective Control," please contact the The Statton Gallery:

The Statton Gallery

137 Spring Street

Eureka Springs, AR 72632

stattongallery.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.

 

Autumn Aspen Painting by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

 

"Painted Forest" ©2023 Niki Gulley

18" x 24" textured mixed media painting 

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

I loved this brilliant aspen forest with its bright white aspen trunks slicing through all of the vibrant red and yellow foliage. The patterns of the trees created a sort of rhythm and I focused on the placement of the ivory sentinels, the diagonal purple shadows that they cast and the rustling of the leaves to add to that musical feeling. I hope you, too, can sense the energy and joy of being surrounded by nature as autumn is in full swing.

If interested in more information on pricing and purchasing this palette knife fall scene, please contact the The Statton Gallery:

The Statton Gallery

137 Spring Street

Eureka Springs, AR 72632

stattongallery.com

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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.

 

 

 

Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley Paints Maine's Coasline

  

"Acadia Coastline" 

SOLD • 18" x 24" textured acrylic painting on canvas panel

Just sold! Since the leaves are just barely turning and we are in Acadia National Park, after all, I just had to paint this gorgeous ocean view that screams we are in Maine! Fascinating rock cliffs surrounded by pine trees, an endless expanding horizon, and listening to the crashing waves as they approach the shore, are just what the doctor ordered. How does it make you feel?

 

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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.

New Colorado Wildflower Painting by Palette Knife Artist Niki Gulley

 

"Rhythms of Summer IV"  ©2023 Niki Gulley

 34" x 34" textured mixed media painting on canvas

Crimson Paintbrush fill Colorado’s undulating grassy fields with color and joy, as nature’s palette holds its complimentary concert. Repeating patterns and waves of color create a harmonic rhythm within the painting that is music to your ears as the aspen leaves dance in the wind. May "Rhythms of Summer" transport you to this serene, energizing summer retreat where you can simply get lost in nature's beauty.

To purchase, go to https://www.nikigulley.com/rhythms-of-summer-iv/.

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"Arms to Heaven" Uplifting Painting by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

   

 

"Arms to Heaven" ©2023 Niki Gulley

 30" x 30" textured mixed media painting on 1.5" deep canvas with the painting wrapping around the edges

In this painting I wanted you to feel that child-like wonder of staring up in into the treetops and heavens above. Choosing uplifting autumn tones contrasted against a turquoise blue sky, gentle clouds drift by as the sun peeks through casting its magical light on everything it touches and lifting your spirits. Arranging the trees in a circular pattern gives you a sense of laying on the ground, surrounded by the forest and directs your eye to hope's focal point. Utilizing thick, energetic paint strokes adds to that joyful, playful feeling of promise and discovery.

To purchase, visit https://www.nikigulley.com/arms-to-heaven/.

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.

 

"Admiring the View" Large Panorama Landscape Painting by Niki Gulley

        

"Admiring the View" ©2023 Niki Gulley

20" x 60" textured mixed media painting on 1.5" wrap around canvas with the painting continuing around the edges

Conjured up from a combination of my imagination and memories of inspiring drives through vibrant wildflower fields, I wanted to create a fantasy landscape filled with the joy and energy of springtime. Colorful foliage embraces your journey, while dancing blooms blanket the ground under your feet. Mysterious light beckons you onward to discover what is beyond the next bend. Stop for a moment and take in the view or continue your venture and wander into the unknown.

To purchase, please visit https://www.nikigulley.com/admiring-the-view/.

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New Contemporary Summer Aspens Painting by Palette Knife Artist Niki Gulley

  

    

"Rhythms of Summer VI"  ©2023 Niki Gulley

26" x 26" textured mixed media painting on canvas

Colorado in July is such a beautiful sight to behold! Cool mountain breezes and woods loaded with tranquil aspens invigorate your soul while cheerful lupine and native wildflowers lift your spirits and fill your heart with joy. Nature's symphony dances to a tune that is music for your senses. Loaded with texture and color, may "Rhythms of Summer" transport you to this magical land of summer serenity.

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"Fracturing Reality" Textured Abstract Aspen Painting by Niki Gulley

  

  

“Fracturing Reality” ©2023 Niki Gulley

SOLD • 30” x 40” textured mixed media painting on canvas

Just sold! Abstract realism – the synthesis of abstract and realistic painting. Borrowing abstract influences, such as focusing on color, line, shape and rhythm without a concrete, physical object and combining those concepts with depicting something from reality. When you marry these two genres, you get a new style of art that aims to illicit the emotions behind the subject. 

In "Fracturing Reality," I hope you feel rejuvenated as you gaze into nature's wonders and escape into your dreams.

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"Awakenings" Palette Knife Painting by Niki Gulley

  

"Awakenings" ©2023 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. 

To purchase the original "Awakenings" painting, please visit nikigulley.com/awakenings/.

Or, if you'd prefer a print on canvas, go to nikigulley.com/awakenings-canvas-print/.

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"Sheer Determination" Palette Knife Painting by Niki Gulley

  

“Sheer Determination” ©2023 Niki Gulley

24” x 18" textured oil painting

From our travels, I have become fascinated with the textures, hues and extreme variety we encounter in different terrains. This lone tree thriving in such a rocky, steep environment serves as a testament to the power and mystery found in nature.

To purchase "Sheer Determination and see framing options, check out nikigulley.com/sheer-determination-2/.

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

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