Serenity Now! Escape with Artist Niki Gulley to the Outer Banks

  

"Serenity Now" ©2025 Niki Gulley

12" x 24" textured acrylic painting on canvas

After nine days of grey, cold and sometimes rainy weather, I really needed to warm up and soak up some Vitamin D sunshine. So, we took a detour from fall foliage and headed to North Carolina's Outer Banks. We found an amazing campsite right on the water, and this was our view out our window for the next 2 days! While a little windy our first night, the next morning I woke to beautiful, calm blue waters and I just had to paint that serene view. Those 2 hammocks were calling my name to just relax. I hope you can escape with me into this peaceful, cathartic seascape.

To purchase, go to https://www.nikigulley.com/serenity-now/.

 

 

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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.

Palette Knife Abstract Seascape Painting by Artist Niki Gulley

    

"Ocean Breeze" ©2025 Niki Gulley

24" x 24" textured acrylic painting on canvas

We’re taking a break from fall foliage to soak up some warmth and sunshine along North Carolina’s Outer Banks coast. Listen to those rhythmic ocean waves! Talk about relaxing and just what the doctor ordered. Letting the sounds guide me and going with the flow of the moment, I left this one loose with abstract passages. I hope you can feel the joy and energy in this painting, and escape with me.

To see a video of this painting and location, visit https://www.instagram.com/p/Cyn0LbiOUhw/.

 

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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.

Resurrection Studios Opens Tonight! New Asheville Art Gallery

"Floating Dreams" ©2025 Niki Gulley

36" x 36" textured acrylic painting on canvas

Sunlight sparkles across shimmering water, diamonds glitter the pond’s surface; lotus blooms lift their faces toward the sun and gently dance across the  glassy expanse.

Golden sunlight filters through the brambles and ferns, a touch of cardinal red peeks through all while dreamy morning light reflects in the water.

E-mail Niki Gulley for more information.

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

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

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

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If you'd like to see this and more, please stop by the opening of Resurrection Artist Studios tonight!

 Friday March 7th from 5 - 10 P.M. ••• 160 Broadway St. • Asheville

Join us for the Grand Opening of Resurrection Studios Collective at the iconic former MOOG Music building. This is your chance to experience Asheville’s newest creative hub,—a dynamic space featuring the incredible work of Western North Carolina’s talented artists across a variety of mediums. Be a part of this exciting unveiling as we celebrate the dedication and artistry that has gone into bringing Resurrection to life.

Live Music: Doss Church & The Unholy Noise take the stage at 7 PM.

Bar Service: Enjoy drinks crafted by our neighbors, Day Trip

Featured Creatives: Explore the vibrant works of Kira Bursky in our pop-up gallery & our talented roster of over 30 Resurrection artists in our main gallery

Don’t miss an unforgettable evening of art, music & community. Join us for this 1st Friday event & discover how Resurrection Studios is bringing a new heartbeat to this historic building.

Painting Portugal's Gorgeous Coastline with Impressionist Niki Gulley

  

SOLD • ©2024 Niki Gulley

9" x 12" textured acrylic painting on panel

Portugal Art Trek: 

Plein Air Painting and Photography Workshop led by Niki Gulley and Scott Williams

Day 7 - Cascais

Last painting from Portugal, and a fantastic way to end the trip! Listening to the ocean waves while painting along the shoreline is just what the doctor ordered. I hope you can escape with us in this piece!

To see a video of us painting, visit https://www.instagram.com/p/C4x5W9pouTn/.

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If you're interested in joining us in Tuscany or on one of our upcoming Art Treks or Foodie Treks, please let us know. Spaces fill up quickly!

Croatia / Slovenia Art Trek 

May 2026 

Tuscany Foodie Trek 

September 26 -October 3 / 2026 

https://www.arttreks.org/tuscany-foodie-2026/ 

Cinque Terre Art Trek 

October 4 -11 / 2026 

https://www.arttreks.org/cinque-terre-2026/

If you  have any questions or would like to register, please contact Scott at photoguy@blind-squirrel.org or 214-289-8512.

Visit ArtTreks.org for more details on all of our trips.

 

Check out our review page on TripAdvisor and feel free to leave one of your own.***

Fall Foliage in the Smoky Mountains by Palette Knife Painter Niki Gulley

     

"Fall's Spectrum" ©2025 Niki Gulley

24" x 30" textured acrylic painting on canvas

Here is Asheville, NC in all of its peak autumn glory the last week of October. Of course, one of the challenges of plein-air painting is you never know what is going to change in the scene you are capturing. For instance, our neighbors at our campsite chose to park their black sedan right here in the middle of our picturesque view. Oh, well! The scenery beyond was still beautiful and I was able to take some photos on my camera to finish this one up at home. It also gave us a good excuse to take a scooter ride on that beautiful 70 degree day and check out the picturesque nature trails in the North Carolina Arboretum. Not a bad way to finish up our immersive autumn trip!

 

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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.

Resurrection Artist Studios Grand Opening this Friday

 

Pictured above: Niki Gulley's studio, Resurrection Artist Studios, Asheville, NC

Friday March 7th from 5 - 10 P.M. ••• 160 Broadway St. • Asheville

Join us for the Grand Opening of Resurrection Studios Collective at the iconic former MOOG Music building. This is your chance to experience Asheville’s newest creative hub,—a dynamic space featuring the incredible work of Western North Carolina’s talented artists across a variety of mediums. Be a part of this exciting unveiling as we celebrate the dedication and artistry that has gone into bringing Resurrection to life.

Live Music: Doss Church & The Unholy Noise take the stage at 7 PM.

Bar Service: Enjoy drinks crafted by our neighbors, Day Trip

Featured Creatives: Explore the vibrant works of Kira Bursky in our pop-up gallery & our talented roster of over 30 Resurrection artists in our main gallery

Don’t miss an unforgettable evening of art, music & community. Join us for this 1st Friday event & discover how Resurrection Studios is bringing a new heartbeat to this historic building.

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

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

Asheville's Vibrant Art Scene Opens New Gallery and Artist Studios

36" x 36" "Floating Dreams"

Lotus Painting by Niki Gulley

Things are progressing so quickly here in Asheville! In less than a week, I've rented a studio in the coolest building and newest artist collective. Next to downtown, I've started to set up shop in the former MOOG Music Building along with many talented local artists. Part studio space, part gallery (think Torpedo Factory meets commercial gallery setting), I'm so honored and excited to be a part of this new venture.

And, if you're in the area, let me know and I'll be happy to show you around.

Plus on March 7th Resurrection Studios Collective will be hosting a grand opening celebration for an unforgettable evening of art, music, and community. I'd love to see you there!

https://www.resurrectionavl.com

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For more details on my contemporary impressionistic paintings, please e-mail Niki Gulley.

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

"Symphonic Expressions" Large Abstract Texas Painting by Niki Gulley

“Sunset Symphony" ©2024 Niki Gulley

SOLD • 48" x 60" textured acrylic painting on wrap around canvas

Moving cross-country with two art studios worth of supplies is... interesting! 😅 Found paint tubes in places I didn't even know existed.

So glad we could deliver this 48" x 60" to my collector's home in Dallas before we left. One less big painting to move!

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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.

Vibrant Fall Foliage Painting by Palette Knife Artist Niki Gulley

  

"Autumn Wonderland" 36” x 18” textured acrylic painting on canvas

©2024 Niki Gulley

Those magical moments on Asheville trails when the sun hits just right! 🍂 Finally getting to paint these incredible colors I've been dreaming about since our RV trip last fall. The leaves were literally dancing in the breeze while I painted - nature's own little show!

I hope you enjoy the ride, too! Check out this video if you's like to see more of the gorgeous autumn scenery - https://www.instagram.com/p/DB8-2vmR87-/.

E-mail Niki Gulley with any questions about her palette knife travel paintings.

To see more of Niki's contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit nikigulley.com.

Painting Vineyards in Tuscany with Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

Ok, painting in a vineyard is pretty much the dream! Got to set up my easel right between the vines, and the owner even brought over some wine to 'help with the creative process' (his words, not mine! 😄). These are the days I pinch myself.

18" x 24" textured acrylic painting on canvas panel

by Niki Gulley 

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

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

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If you're interested in joining us in Tuscany or on one of our upcoming Art Treks or Foodie Treks, please let us know. Spaces fill up quickly!

Croatia / Slovenia Art Trek 

May 2026 

Tuscany Foodie Trek 

September 26 -October 3 / 2026 

https://www.arttreks.org/tuscany-foodie-2026/ 

Cinque Terre Art Trek 

October 4 -11 / 2026 

https://www.arttreks.org/cinque-terre-2026/

If you  have any questions or would like to register, please contact Scott at photoguy@blind-squirrel.org or 214-289-8512.

Visit ArtTreks.org for more details on all of our trips.

 
Check out our review page on TripAdvisor and feel free to leave one of your own.

Walking in the Woods with Impressionist Landscape Painter Niki Gulley

 

"Carpeted Path" 36” x 18” textured acrylic painting on canvas

©2024 Niki Gulley

Can't help but gasp every time I look up at these fall colors! Finally getting to paint these Asheville trees after dreaming about them for so long. The way the light hits the leaves just makes my heart happy - like nature's own light show. Loving the sounds of leaves falling and crunching underfoot, while enjoying the uplifting autumn colors and refreshing November air. I hope you enjoy this relaxing, rejuvenating walk through the woods with me! 

E-mail Niki Gulley with any questions about her palette knife travel paintings.

To see more of Niki's contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit nikigulley.com.

"Arms to Heaven" Vibrant Fall Foliage Painting by Asheville Artist Niki Gulley

"Arms to Heaven" ©2024 Niki Gulley

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

Color hunting in nature's gallery 🎨 These are the hues that make my heart sing when I look up through the autumn trees: 

 🔴 Autumn Flame Red - like the first blush of fall 

🟡 Aspen Gold - capturing the sun's dance through leaves 

🔵 Sky Azure - peeking through the canopy 

⚪ Birch White - nature's perfect highlight Every palette tells a story - this one speaks of looking up through the trees on a perfect autumn day. Which color captures your attention first? ✨ 

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.

 

New Textured Bluebonnet and Texas Wildflower Paintings by Palette Knife Artist Niki Gulley

"Petal Poetry I" 

SOLD • 12" x 16" sculpted, highly textured acrylic painting on panel 

Just Sold! With such a rich kaleidoscope of hues from the Texas wildflowers, I am like a kid in a candy store every time I go out. The interplay of color between the Indian Paintbrush, Bluebonnets and assorted other wildflowers allows me to stretch the spectrum in this natural palette.

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

Please e-mail Niki Gulley for options and details.