"Meandering Meadow" Painting Bursting with Colorful Wildflowers by Niki Gulley

"Meandering Meadow" ©2026 Niki Gulley

SOLD • 16" x 20" textured acrylic painting on canvas

Just sold! I'm having so much fun painting in Asheville's certified pollinator habitat - surrounded by actual wildflowers while painting wildflowers! The purple spires you see dancing in the foreground are the real deal, keeping me company while I work.

This piece is all about capturing that feeling of wandering through a summer meadow where every color of the rainbow seems to be blooming at once. My palette knife allows me to build up those chunky, textured strokes that make the flowers feel dimensional and alive. I love how the painting evolves as I work - sometimes a stroke of yellow becomes a sunflower, sometimes purple becomes a spike of salvia.

For details on more of wildflower or North Carolina paintings, please e-mail Niki Gulley.

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

  

Capturing Rhododendrons in NC with Asheville Artist Niki Gulley

 

 

"Blue Ridge Bounty" ©2026 Niki Gulley

20" x 10" textured acrylic painting on canvas

This summer we hiked the Appalachian Trail along Carver's Gap to see the breathtaking Rhododendrons blooming along Roan Mountain. Not only were the flowers spectacular, bursting with every shade of red from magenta and pink to tangerine orange, but the mountain views were so inspiring. On one side you could see for miles into Tennessee and on the other side ridge after ridge of North Carolina. I hope you enjoy the peace and beauty as you escape into this gorgeous hike!

For details on more of wildflower or North Carolina paintings, please e-mail Niki Gulley.

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

  

Painting Bursting with Colorful Wildflowers by Niki Gulley

 

"Summer in the Mountains" ©2026 Niki Gulley

20" x 30" textured acrylic painting on canvas

While we had already made the 4 hour round trip drive and hiked several miles in the rain previously this week, we couldn't get enough of these beautiful rhododendrons and mountain views. So, the weather looked much clearer and we decided to trek it a second time. Again, so worth the time and effort. The explosion of color from the flowers and the majestic blue ridge vistas filled our hearts with such awe and joy. Here I wanted to capture that uplifting feeling for you with thick, textured paint and my palette knife dancing across the canvas. May you be immersed in the cathartic grandeur of mother nature!

For details on more of wildflower or North Carolina paintings, please e-mail Niki Gulley.

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

  

New Large Scale Abstract Poppy Field by Palette Knife Artist Niki Gulley

"Coloring Outside the Lines" ©2026 Niki Gulley

48" x 60" textured acrylic paintings on canvas

I come from a very analytical background. My parents were quite practical and left brained. In art school, I was taught do this, then this, then this – these are the rules. Then, I got to college and they went 180 degrees the other way and gave absolutely no instruction!

So, now I find myself straddling the middle – a beautiful balance between the two worlds.

But, that makes the work hard for me to describe in words. Getting out of my head and no longer living by all of those rules, and now following my heart so that you can experience nature's catharsis in your own way.

My process:

– A stroke here full of joy and energy!

– Another area that is too kinetic and that I must calm down to create quite contemplation there

– The next passage is too dull and drab. It needs life breathed into it so you can fully feel nature's energy and renewal.

– A few bold, completely unexpected sweeping marks, allowing your imagination to fill in its own story

– Layers and layers of thick juicy paint forming complex patterns, expressing the full spectrum of life!

– A dance- 2 steps forward, 1 step back

– A melodic harmony unfolding

Until finally a beautiful symphony emerges, when I feel it in my heart and this dream-filled creation says what it wants to say. 

May "Coloring Outside the Lines" invite you to experience the vitality of the land itself, feeling alive with energy, freedom, and expansive possibility. Enjoy your escape!

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If you'd like to see this piece and the rest of the collection live, check out  – https://www.instagram.com/p/DVY2TkBDjVl/.  In this energetic series, "Land in Motion," I capture the living rhythm of the natural world. Sweeping brushwork, vibrant color, and shifting skies convey the sensation of wind moving through grasses, clouds drifting across vast horizons, and the ever-changing atmosphere of the open landscape – goodartcompany.com/.

For details on more of my Texas bluebonnet and wildflower paintings, please e-mail Niki Gulley.

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

Joy-filled Abstract Texas Wildflowers by Palette Knife Artist Niki Gulley

 

"Exploding Color II" 36" x 36" textured acrylic paintings on canvas

by Niki Gulley

Loaded with warm memories and delightful anticipation of our visit back, I've been working on capturing that joy, movement and vibrancy in this new "Land in Motion" series. Painting these wildflowers larger than life, I wanted you to be fully immersed in their beauty. Imagine an "Alice in Wonderland"-type experience where you step into a world of childlike wonder, curiosity and depth.

I built up so many layers in this set so that there is a richness in dimension, a harmonic flowing movement between earth and sky, and a bouquet of hidden surprises. May every time you gaze into these you see something new to spark your imagination. The texture on these literally leaps off the canvas, and I hope you feel that jubilance, wonderment and energy!

If you'd like to see this live, check out  – https://www.instagram.com/p/DVY2TkBDjVl/
and don't miss the unveiling in person of this new series at The Good Art Company Gallery!

Visit goodartcompany.com/ to see more in this collection, "Land in Motion."

For details on more of my Texas bluebonnet and wildflower paintings, please e-mail Niki Gulley.

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

New Texas Bluebonnet and Wildflower Paintings by Impressionist Niki Gulley

 

"Exploding Color"  36" x 36" textured acrylic paintings on canvas

by Niki Gulley

I am beyond ready for spring – North Carolina is beautiful but we had snow last week! I miss Texas wildflowers so much. After the winter doldrums, those bright blue beauties and perky Indian Paintbrush are the first signal that winter is finally ending. Carpets of cobalt, crimson and gold fill the fields with hope and color, lifting our spirits.

Loaded with warm memories and delightful anticipation of our visit back, I've been working on capturing that joy, movement and vibrancy in this new "Land in Motion" series. Painting these wildflowers larger than life, I wanted you to be fully immersed in their beauty. Imagine an "Alice in Wonderland"-type experience where you step into a world of childlike wonder, curiosity and depth.

If you'd like to see this live, check out  – https://www.instagram.com/p/DVY2TkBDjVl/
and don't miss the unveiling in person of this new series at The Good Art Company Gallery!

Visit goodartcompany.com/ to see more in this collection, "Land in Motion."

For details on more of my Texas bluebonnet and wildflower paintings, please e-mail Niki Gulley.

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

The Good Art Company Gallery Proudly Invites You to Niki Gulley's "Land in Motion" Exhibition

 

Land in Motion

New Works by Niki Gulley

Opening First Friday Art Walk — April 3^rd 5 to 7:30

The Good Art Company | Fredericksburg, Texas

The Good Art Company is proud to present Land in Motion, a dynamic new collection by celebrated landscape artist Niki Gulley, debuting during Fredericksburg’s First Friday Art Walk.

In this energetic series, Gulley captures the living rhythm of the natural world. Sweeping brushwork, vibrant color, and shifting skies convey the sensation of wind moving through grasses, clouds drifting across vast horizons, and the ever-changing atmosphere of the open landscape.

Rather than portraying still scenes, Gulley paints the experience of being present within nature, where movement, light, and emotion converge. Her expressive mark and bold palette create immersive environments that invite viewers to feel the vitality of the land itself.

With Land in Motion, Gulley expands her exploration of the landscape, offering collectors paintings that feel alive with energy, freedom, and expansive possibility.

The artist will be in attendance during First Friday Art Walk. Small bites + local wine will be served.

And, if you're not in town, check out this new collection soon online at goodartcompany.com/.

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For details on more of Gulley's Texas bluebonnet and wildflower paintings, please e-mail Niki Gulley.

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

 

Niki Gulley's New "Land in Motion" Exhibit Opening at The Good Art Company Gallery

 

"Musical Interlude II" 34" x 34" textured acrylic paintings on canvas

by Niki Gulley

In this painting I wanted to create a dream-like feel using one of my favorite flowers, the poppy. There is something awe-inspiring about the transformation of a single dainty flower into a dense explosion of vibrant, energetic crimson that delights your senses and lifts your spirits. Arranging the wildflower masses in the foreground to create waves of color and repeating those curving shapes throughout the landscape add to a sense of joyful harmony and tranquility. Expressive marks and bold palettes create an immersive environment that invites you to experience the vitality of the land itself, feeling alive with energy, freedom, and expansive possibility.

If you'd like to see this piece and the rest of the collection live, check out  – https://www.instagram.com/p/DVY2TkBDjVl/.  I will be unveiling them in person at The Good Art Company Gallery's this Friday. In this energetic series, "Land in Motion," I capture the living rhythm of the natural world. Sweeping brushwork, vibrant color, and shifting skies convey the sensation of wind moving through grasses, clouds drifting across vast horizons, and the ever-changing atmosphere of the open landscape.

 I'd love to see you there! And, if you're not in town, check out this new collection soon online at goodartcompany.com/.

For details on more of my Texas bluebonnet and wildflower paintings, please e-mail Niki Gulley.

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

New Uplifting Texas Wildflower Paintings by Palette Knife Artist Niki Gulley

 

"Musical Interlude" 34" x 34" textured acrylic paintings on canvas

by Niki Gulley

In this Texas wildflower series, I wanted to capture the excitement and energy felt during a beautiful April day when the bluebonnets are painting the horizon in shades of blue. Driving through the hill country in springtime, there is such an amazing explosion of color from the  the plethora of wildflowers, that it fills your heart with joy and awe. Pulling in close on the blooms with a hint of the landscape in the distance and the sky dancing beyond that, I wanted to communicate the emotion felt being surrounded by all of this Texas beauty.

If you'd like to see this piece and the rest of the collection live, check out  – https://www.instagram.com/p/DVY2TkBDjVl/.  I will be unveiling the entire series in person at The Good Art Company Gallery's "Land in Motion" opening this Friday. I'd love to see you there! And, if you're not in town, check out this new collection soon online at goodartcompany.com/.

For details on more of my Texas bluebonnet and wildflower paintings, please e-mail Niki Gulley.

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

New Texas Bluebonnet and Wildflower Paintings by Impressionist Niki Gulley

Two 36" x 36" textured acrylic paintings on canvas

by Niki Gulley

I am beyond ready for spring – North Carolina is beautiful but we had snow last week! I miss Texas wildflowers so much. After the winter doldrums, those bright blue beauties and perky Indian Paintbrush are the first signal that winter is finally ending. Carpets of cobalt, crimson and gold fill the fields with hope and color, lifting our spirits.

Loaded with warm memories and delightful anticipation of our visit back, I've been working on capturing that joy, movement and vibrancy in this new "Land in Motion" series. Painting these wildflowers larger than life, I wanted you to be fully immersed in their beauty. Imagine an "Alice in Wonderland"-type experience where you step into a world of childlike wonder, curiosity and depth.

I built up so many layers in this set so that there is a richness in dimension, a harmonic flowing movement between earth and sky, and a bouquet of hidden surprises. May every time you gaze into these you see something new to spark your imagination. The texture on these literally leaps off the canvas, and I hope you feel that jubilance, wonderment and energy!

If you'd like to see these live, check out  – https://www.instagram.com/p/DVY2TkBDjVl/
and don't miss the unveiling in person of this new series at The Good Art Company Gallery's "Land in Motion" opening this Friday. I'd love to see you there! And, if you're not in town, check out this new collection soon online at goodartcompany.com/.

For details on more of my Texas bluebonnet and wildflower paintings, please e-mail Niki Gulley.

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

Capturing Rhododendrons in NC with Asheville Artist Niki Gulley

 

"Blue Ridge Bounty" ©2026 Niki Gulley

20" x 10" textured acrylic painting on canvas

This summer we hiked the Appalachian Trail along Carver's Gap to see the breathtaking Rhododendrons blooming along Roan Mountain. Not only were the flowers spectacular, bursting with every shade of red from magenta and pink to tangerine orange, but the mountain views were so inspiring. On one side you could see for miles into Tennessee and on the other side ridge after ridge of North Carolina. I hope you enjoy the peace and beauty as you escape into this gorgeous hike!

For details on more of wildflower or North Carolina paintings, please e-mail Niki Gulley.

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

  

New Joyful Palette Knife Painting by Asheville Artist Niki Gulley

  

"Moving Mountains" ©2026 Niki Gulley

60" x 36" textured acrylic painting on wrap around canvas

Inspired by the beautiful blue ridge mountains and the colorful wildflowers and flowering trees, I just had to capture the joy of that show they put on every spring. This canvas dances with color, sings with energy and my fills my heart. That's when I knew it was complete. May you  get lost in the joy of luscious paint and nature's beauty! Filled with so many layers and surprising pops of color all over the canvas, there is always something new to discover in "Moving Mountains."

Or, if you would prefer a print on canvas, please e-mail Niki Gulley for details.

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New Contemporary Wildflower Painting by Palette Knife Artist Niki Gulley

“Delightful Anticipation" ©2026 Niki Gulley

60" x 30"" textured acrylic painting on wrap around canvas

Moving through the fear of starting a new large project – so exciting and yet intimidating! To help me paint more from my soul and less from my head, I first created an abstract "mess" of color. Then, allowing the canvas to guide me to tell its story and where to place my strokes and colors, the fun began. Truly exhilarating and just a little scary letting go of all control, like magic the landscape starts to emerge. I relish that freedom just playing and the aha moment where you feel everything coming together. After days, weeks, and even months of building layer upon layer of thick, textured paint, your subconscious vision comes to life. The canvas dances with color, sings with energy and my heart feels full. That's when I know it is complete and I can't wait to share that with you so you can get lost in the joy of luscious paint and nature's beauty, too! Filled with so many layers and surprising pops of color all over the canvas, you'll never get bored looking into "Delightful Anticipation" as there is always something new to discover. 

Check out a close-up video of the texture here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DUTa4eZiZ6I/.

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For more details on my other wildflower paintings, please e-mail Niki Gulley.

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

"Meandering Meadow" Painting Bursting with Colorful Wildflowers by Niki Gulley

"Meandering Meadow" ©2026 Niki Gulley

16" x 20" textured acrylic painting on canvas

I'm having so much fun painting in Asheville's certified pollinator habitat - surrounded by actual wildflowers while painting wildflowers! The purple spires you see dancing in the foreground are the real deal, keeping me company while I work.

This piece is all about capturing that feeling of wandering through a summer meadow where every color of the rainbow seems to be blooming at once. My palette knife allows me to build up those chunky, textured strokes that make the flowers feel dimensional and alive. I love how the painting evolves as I work - sometimes a stroke of yellow becomes a sunflower, sometimes purple becomes a spike of salvia.

For details on more of wildflower or North Carolina paintings, please e-mail Niki Gulley.

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

  

Painting Rhododendrons on Roan Mountain by Asheville Artist Niki Gulley

 

 

"Rhododendron Splendor" ©2025 Niki Gulley

SOLD • 30" x 48" textured acrylic painting on canvas

Just Sold! This summer we hiked the Appalachian Trail along Carver's Gap to see the breathtaking Rhododendrons blooming along Roan Mountain. Not only were the flowers spectacular, bursting with every shade of red from magenta and pink to tangerine orange, but the mountain views were so inspiring. On one side you could see for miles into Tennessee and on the other side ridge after ridge of North Carolina. While the hike started out fairly clear, the clouds started to roll in as we climbed higher. But, I loved how that made the fog start dancing along the blue ridge peaks. Luckily, I got some good photographs of the scene before we were doused in rain and had to turn back. I hope you enjoy the peace and beauty as you escape into this gorgeous hike!

For details on more of wildflower or North Carolina paintings, please e-mail Niki Gulley.

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

  

Abstract Poppy Field Painting by Palette Knife Artist Niki Gulley

     

“Flowering Currents IV" ©2025 Niki Gulley

30” x 40" textured mixed media painting 

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

I absolutely love it when I come across a whole field of wildflowers – there is something about the transformation of a single dainty flower into a dense explosion of color that inspires awe and delights your senses. I liked how these rows of poppies and earth beneath them created a gentle harmony, inviting you to wander into the distance, getting lost in the moment. Full of color and hope, may "Flowering Currents" transport you to a happy serene place.

For details or to purchase, visit The Good Art Company Gallery at https://www.goodartcompany.com/product-page/abstract-impression-original-art-30x40-flower-field-flowering-currents.

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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.