3-D Petal Poetry Paintings by Palette Knife Artist Niki Gulley

Get lost in the ebb and flow of luscious chunky paint as it waltzes around these new creations. I am working with paint so thick, it is literally leaping off the canvas and bringing nature’s beauty to life. At least half an inch thick in some places, these buttery, voluptuous florals are what paint dreams are made of!

 

Check out my videos on Instagram to see how much dimension these really have, https://www.instagram.com/nikigulley/.

 

“Petal Poetry VI” 

5” x 5” sculpted, highly textured acrylic painting on panel 

Unframed – $350 through 2/23 $250

Framed – $450 through 2/23 $350

 

• This piece looks great hung individually or paired with a complimentary floral landscape in the series.

E-mail Niki Gulley.

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New Sculptural Rose Paintings in Time for Valentine's Day by Niki Gulley

There is just something inherently beautiful about a rose. The bards write poems about it and musicians compose ballads about them. They signify love and happiness and their aroma always seem to make us smile. Think of how much better the world is when roses are a part of your day.

Check out my videos on Instagram to see how much dimension these really have, https://www.instagram.com/nikigulley/.

 

“Petal Poetry VI” 

5” x 5” sculpted, highly textured acrylic painting on panel 

Unframed – $350 through 2/23 $250

Framed – $450 through 2/23 $350

 

• This piece looks great hung individually or paired with a complimentary floral landscape in the series.

E-mail Niki Gulley.

NikiGulley.com

Nature's Masterpieces amongst the Texas Wildflowers

Nature creates the most beautiful masterpieces.

As an artist, I'm simply here to translate that beauty onto canvas, capturing not just the colors, but the feeling of standing in a field of wildflowers swaying in the breeze.

There's something magical about how each flower adds its own unique voice to nature's symphony. Just like in life, it's our differences that create the most beautiful harmonies. 🌸

What speaks to your soul in nature?

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“Colorful Two Step" ©2025 Niki Gulley

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

To see my "Colorful Two Step" series, please visit the Good Art Company Gallery in Fredericksburg, TX at https://www.goodartcompany.com/niki-gulley.

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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.

"Nature's Brushstrokes" diptych painting by Niki Gulley

     

"Nature's Brushstrokes IV" ©2024 Niki Gulley

SOLD • 24" x 48" diptych textured mixed painting on canvas

Just sold through The Good Art Company Gallery! I love it when we are driving through the countryside and we come across a gorgeous field of wildflowers. The sudden burst of color thrills your senses! I wanted to capture the rhythm, color, and density of this brilliant carpet of red. Making sure not to over blend my thick strokes so that you could see the marks and feel the energy found in nature. Repeating patterns and waves of color create a harmony within the painting, while rendering the blooms and their surroundings abstractly plays with taking a traditional subject matter and showing it in a contemporary way.

For more information on my textured wildflower and poppy paintings, E-mail Niki Gulley.

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

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New "Autumn Brushstrokes" Palette Knife Painting by Asheville Artist Niki Gulley

 

"Autumn Brushstrokes" © 2025 Niki Gulley

12" x 12" textured acrylic on canvas panel

Can you feel nature's energy as cooling autumn breezes dance through the vibrant foliage? As leaves start to fall, glimpses of the distance peeks and valleys shine through and your journey is illuminated with gorgeous mountain views. Incorporating bold, broad, skipping strokes add to that feeling of joy and rejuvenation while thick, chunky texture brings this sculptural painting to life.

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

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

Can you feel nature's energy as cooling autumn breezes dance through the vibrant foliage? As leaves start to fall, glimpses of the distance peeks and valleys shine through and your journey is illuminated with gorgeous mountain views. Incorporating bold, broad, skipping strokes add to that feeling of joy and rejuvenation while thick, chunky texture brings this sculptural painting to life.

It's not just about what you see, but what you can feel

Zoom in... there's a story in every layer! 🎨 Using my palette knife technique allows me to create rich textures that bring depth and movement to each piece.

It's not just about what you see, but what you can feel - that's why I love how the raised paint catches light and creates shadows, making the artwork come alive from every angle. ✨

Interesting fact: These textured strokes aren't just visual - they allow my blind father to 'see' my paintings through touch, adding another dimension to how art can be experienced. 💫

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"Arms to Heaven" ©2025 Niki Gulley

textured acrylic painting on canvas • 30" x 30"

To see more of my impressionist palette knife paintings, please visit NikiGulley.com.

If you have any questions about my aspen and birch tree paintings, please e-mail Niki Gulley.

New "Casting Shadows" Fall Foliage Painting by Asheville Artist Niki Gulley

"Casting Shadows" ©2025 Niki Gulley

textured acrylic on canvas

30" x 40” on 1.5″ deep canvas with the painting wrapping around the edges

What a gorgeous day for a drive through the beautiful fall foliage! I hope you can feel the cool breeze and smell the fresh scent of pine and cider in the air. May this one bring joy and energy to your day, as you escape into this autumn wonderland.

If you’d like to see a photo of me painting this one and it’s 3-D texture, check out https://www.instagram.com/p/DCHGx3RRo4n/.

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.