Autumn's Pulse oil painting by Niki Gulley

“Autumn's Pulse” ©2010 Niki Gulley

11” x 14” oil on board

I created this autumn scene with palette knife and extremely thick oil paint to achieve texture and suggest the energy found in nature. Can you feel the breeze blowing through the leaves?

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Road less Traveled

"Road less Traveled" ©2009 Niki Gulley
11" x 14" oil painting

Towards the end of our trip to Colorado, snowfall had come early causing all of the autumn foliage to drift to the ground. I liked the way the bare tree limbs tangled together in the misty distance, set against the vivid fallen leaves in the foreground. What surprises lay in wait for us around the next corner?

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Autumn's Pulse

"Autumn's Pulse" ©2009 Niki Gulley
11" x 14" oil painting

This painting is all about color. I love the reds contrasted against the gray-greens!

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Walking the Dog

"Walking the Dog," White Rock Lake
by Niki Gulley
pastel 24" x 18"
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Reflective Moment, Dallas Arboretum

"Reflective Moment," Dallas Arboretum ©2009 by Niki Gulley
18" x 24" oil on canvas

Closer to home, this painting was inspired by a gorgeous autumn day at the Dallas Arboretum last year. I was drawn to this magical little spot from the colors of the leaves turning and the beautiful light raking across the pond. This nook was so tranquil and I liked the late afternoon shadows that were being cast, only enhancing the mood.

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Vertical Prism

"Vertical Prism" ©2009 by Niki Gulley
30" x 40" oil on canvas

In this painting, I wanted you to feel like a little kid again – laying on the ground and staring up into the treetops without a care in the world. I hope you experience the joy of being surrounded by nature and the beauty in the kaleidoscope of colors in "Vertical Prism."

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Transformation

"Transformation" ©2009 by Niki Gulley
oil painting • 48" x 60"

Before I started painting my 12" x 12" canvases of birch trees, I was working on this large piece, Transformation. Rather than create an exact replica of the forest, I wanted to focus on brilliant color and simple shapes to see if I could communicate the excitement I feel when surrounded by nature. Using energetic diagonal strokes and thick, textured paint, I hope you get a sense of the motion in the leaves and the power of nature to invigorate your spirit. I just love how this piece captured that essence!

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Harmonious Hues III

Another chunky birch tree.
©2009 Niki Gulley

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Harmonious Hues II

"Harmonious Hues II" by Niki Gulley
oil on canvas • 12" x 12"

Here is another textured oil painting in my new aspen series. After working on larger, more detailed landscapes, I love painting these small, energetic pieces. They are so freeing!

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Harmonious Hues

"Harmonious Hues VI" by Niki Gulley
oil on canvas • 12" x 12"

Here is one of my new seasonal foliage paintings. I love the peeling, knobby bark of the birch trunks, and I feel like I can really recreate that sense of texture by working with thick oil paint and palette knives. I hope you can stop by the Cottonwood Art Festival in Dallas Oct. 3rd & 4th to see them in person, since it's hard to see the dimension on the computer screen. I'd love to hear your feedback.

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Around the

"Around the Bend" ©2009 Niki Gulley
24" x 36" • pastel • SOLD

Here is a commission piece that I've recently completed on one of my favorite subjects – autumn. I enjoyed experimenting with the interplay of colors amongst the foliage and creating a sense of mystery with what lays beyond the pathway.

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Aspen Study

"Aspen Study" by Niki Gulley • oil painting • 7" x 5"

Another aspen study using the palette knife and extremely thick oil paint.

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Birch Study II

Birch Study II by Niki Gulley • oil 7" x 5"

Here is another palette knife creation. I'm having fun being less literal in my birch interpretations and focusing more on color and shape, and letting the viewer's imagination fill in the rest.

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Autumn Birches II

"Autumn Birches II" ©2009 Niki Gulley
pastel 5" x 7"

This week I'm still dreaming of fall, so I had to create another birch scene. I just love painitng their trunks and throwing in unexpected colors!

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Autumn Birches

"Autumn Birches" ©2009 Niki Gulley
pastel 4" x 10"

With summer ending, I'm getting excited about fall's approach. I love when there's a chill in the air and the leaves start turning colors. Having grown up in the north, I really miss the birch trees with their knotted bark and gorgeous colors. Painting them transports me home!

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