Monday, September 30, 2024

Painting Texas Bluebonnets in a Contemporary Style by Niki Gulley

     

 “April's Palette III” ©2024 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.


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Friday, September 27, 2024

Texas Artist Niki Gulley's "Spring's Palette" Bluebonnet Painting

    


“Spring's Palette III” ©2024 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.

To purchase this palette knife bluebonnet painting, go to https://www.nikigulley.com/springs-palette-iii/.

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E-mail Niki Gulley for more details.

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


https://www.instagram.com/nikigulley/

Thursday, September 26, 2024

New Cheerful Bluebonnet Painting Series by Texas Artist Niki Gulley

 

 

SOLD • ©2024 Niki Gulley

16" x 16" textured mixed media collage on panel • framed in espresso

Just sold! I hope my new square textured paintings bring joy, color and energy to your day! Designed to lift your spirits and add a burst of brightness to your walls, these wildflower ablstractions allow your imagination to wander and fill in your own story. These paintings look great hung alone or in a grouping. 

For details on more of my roses, poppies, bluebonnets and sunflower paintings in 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.

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Wednesday, September 25, 2024

New Textured Contemporary Floral Paintings by Niki Gulley

      


"Rosy Surprise VI" ©2024 Niki Gulley
16" x 16" Textured Acrylic on Canvas • Framed in espresso

I am in love with my rose bush in my backyard! Each bloom has so many colors and every blossom is slightly different. From pink to red to peach to yellow, they are so beautiful to watch. Today I had to go out in my backyard, set up my easel and capture their joy from life. I hope they lift your spirits, too!

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

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


https://www.instagram.com/nikigulley/

Tuesday, September 24, 2024

New Palette Knife Red Roses Paintings by Niki Gulley

    


"Rosy Surprise IV" ©2024 Niki Gulley
12" x 12" Textured Acrylic on Canvas • Framed in espresso

What a beautiful surprise to have these roses blooming in my garden this winter! Of course the next night it was supposed to freeze and I couldn't let these beauties go to waste. After cutting and assembling them in a vase, I just kept staring at them as they were bringing so much color and joy to the grey day. Despite several projects on my plate, I had to take a break and capture these rosy fleeting blooms. May they bring some vibrancy to your winter days, too.


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

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


https://www.instagram.com/nikigulley/

Monday, September 23, 2024

New "Rosy Surprise" Paintings by Palette Knife Artist Niki Gulley

     


"Rosy Surprise V" ©2024 Niki Gulley
16" x 16" Textured Acrylic on Canvas • Framed in espresso

What a beautiful surprise to have these roses blooming in my garden this winter! Of course the next night it was supposed to freeze and I couldn't let these beauties go to waste. After cutting and assembling them in a vase, I just kept staring at them as they were bringing so much color and joy to the grey day. Despite several projects on my plate, I had to take a break and capture these rosy fleeting blooms. May they bring some vibrancy to your winter days, too.


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

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


https://www.instagram.com/nikigulley/

Friday, September 20, 2024

Plein Air Painting in New York with Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

© 2024 Niki Gulley
9" x 12" textured acrylic painting on canvas panel

Today was a gorgeous day for painting in New York. 73 degrees!!! I loved these colorful wildflowers framing this country road. I hope this one transports you to a simpler, peaceful place. 



E-mail - Niki Gulley.

https://www.instagram.com/nikigulley/


To see more of my travel paintings, please visit NikiGulley.com

Thursday, September 19, 2024

"Curves and Shadows" from Santorini, Greece by Niki Gulley


"Curves and Shadows" © 2020 Niki Gulley
SOLD • 12" x 9" oil painting on panel

Just Sold! On the sixth day of our Greece Art Trek, the sky darkened and the winds picked up so we decided to paint in a more sheltered spot. So setting up on our balcony, we chose to paint a vignette of the white-washed stucco and simple architectural lines and curves. At a couple of points, we even got some soft sunlight to give our subject subtle highlights and shadows, which we painted quickly as the light was quite fleeting. 

E-mail - Niki Gulley.

https://www.instagram.com/nikigulley/


To see more of my travel paintings, please visit NikiGulley.com

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If you're a painter, a photographer, a foodie or if you just want to come along for the fun-filled ride, join us on one of upcoming Art Treks or Foodie Treks. We still have 2 spaces left in our Art Trek to Greece next May!


Greece Art Trek
May 17-24, 2025
Only 2 spaces left! 

Switzerland Art Trek 
July 26 – August 2, 2025
FULL

Tuscany Foodie Trek Trek 
September 27 - October 4, 2025
4 Spaces Left!

For more information on upcoming workshops and trips, please visit http://www.ArtTreks.org.

 

 

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Palette Knife Artist Niki Gulley Paints Iceland's Enchanting Coast

      


"Protected Cove" 9" x 12” textured acrylic painting on panel by Niki Gulley

For my last Iceland painting, the skies parted, the rain lifted and the wind all but disappeared. It turned out to be an absolutely gorgeous 70 degree sunshine-filled day. The way the light hit this peaceful cove, I just had to capture the beauty of the moment, vowing to return despite our week! I hope you, too, can feel the joy and tranquility of this magical land.

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


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If you're a painter, a photographer, a foodie or if you just want to come along for the fun-filled ride, join us on one of upcoming Art Treks or Foodie Treks!


Greece Art Trek
May 17-24, 2025
Only 2 spaces left! 

Switzerland Art Trek 
July 26 – August 2, 2025
FULL

Tuscany Foodie Trek Trek 
September 27 - October 4, 2025
2 Spaces Left!

For more information on upcoming workshops and trips, please visit http://www.ArtTreks.org.

Tuesday, September 17, 2024

Plein Air Painting in Iceland with Artist Niki Gulley

     


9" x 12” textured acrylic painting on panel by Niki Gulley

Today the painters in our Art Treks group stayed right on the beautiful grounds of our hotel to paint the dramatic scenery. Meanwhile, our photographers and tourists went off exploring. We had the day all to ourselves with the exception of the curious hotel staff, who loved our paintings so much, they featured us on their Instagram page!

For our second painting that day, I chose this relaxing view from our patio. The Atlantic sits in the distance and the two chairs invite you to have a seat, take in nature's beauty and leave all of your worries behind.


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


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If you're a painter, a photographer, a foodie or if you just want to come along for the fun-filled ride, join us on one of upcoming Art Treks or Foodie Treks!


Greece Art Trek
May 17-24, 2025
Only 2 spaces left! 

Switzerland Art Trek 
July 26 – August 2, 2025
FULL

Tuscany Foodie Trek Trek 
September 27 - October 4, 2025
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For more information on upcoming workshops and trips, please visit http://www.ArtTreks.org.

Monday, September 16, 2024

Painting in Iceland with Palette Knife Artist Niki Gulley

    


9" x 12” textured acrylic painting on panel by Niki Gulley

Today the painters in our Art Treks group stayed right on the beautiful grounds of our hotel to paint the dramatic scenery. Meanwhile, our photographers and tourists went off exploring. We had the day all to ourselves with the exception of the curious hotel staff, and could really immerse ourselves in the cathartic process of painting. I hope you enjoy the escape with us to the peaceful exotic hills and vast open spaces that are what so many fall in love with in Iceland.

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


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If you're a painter, a photographer, a foodie or if you just want to come along for the fun-filled ride, join us on one of upcoming Art Treks or Foodie Treks!


Greece Art Trek
May 17-24, 2025
Only 2 spaces left! 

Switzerland Art Trek 
July 26 – August 2, 2025
FULL

Tuscany Foodie Trek Trek 
September 27 - October 4, 2025
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For more information on upcoming workshops and trips, please visit http://www.ArtTreks.org.

Friday, September 13, 2024

Palette Knife Painting in Iceland with Niki Gulley

    


20" x 10” textured acrylic painting on panel by Niki Gulley

Another quaint house in this idyllic Icelandic landscape. Another challenging painting day in 40 mph winds! And yet another painting created from the rental car’s front seat. Are you picking up a trend??? I really did love their picturesque front yard, the beautiful golden afternoon light, and how flattered the home owner was that I was capturing his house!


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


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If you're a painter, a photographer, a foodie or if you just want to come along for the fun-filled ride, join us on one of upcoming Art Treks or Foodie Treks!


Greece Art Trek
May 17-24, 2025
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Switzerland Art Trek 
July 26 – August 2, 2025
FULL

Tuscany Foodie Trek Trek 
September 27 - October 4, 2025
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For more information on upcoming workshops and trips, please visit http://www.ArtTreks.org.

Thursday, September 12, 2024

Painting Iceland's Gorgeous Coastline in Palette Knife by Niki Gulley


"Floating Contemplation" 10" x 20"  textured acrylic painting on panel by Niki Gulley

Every day when we left our Iceland hotel to explore the country’s other worldly scenery, we would pass this house situated next to the ocean. Nestled between the Atlantic and inland estuaries, I could just imagine what the idyllic views would be like staying there. So today we stopped so I could capture this serene escape, and bring you along with us.    


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


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https://www.instagram.com/nikigulley/


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If you're a painter, a photographer, a foodie or if you just want to come along for the fun-filled ride, join us on one of upcoming Art Treks or Foodie Treks!


Greece Art Trek
May 17-24, 2025
Only 2 spaces left! 

Switzerland Art Trek 
July 26 – August 2, 2025
FULL

Tuscany Foodie Trek Trek 
September 27 - October 4, 2025
4 Spaces Left!

For more information on upcoming workshops and trips, please visit http://www.ArtTreks.org.