Last Day for Pastel-apalooza Special!

 

 

 

“Step Back in Time”  ©Niki Gulley
pastel on board 25” x 19” unframed
 
 

We love Europe and the colorful architecture there. This patio garden was so inviting and the cobble steps welcomed you there. Add the pop of complimentary color with their blue gate and doorway against the yellow stucco and I just had to paint this cheerful kaleidoscope of colors.

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Last Day for my Pastel-apalooza Sale!

$1,000 including shipping or DFW delivery

(Value: $2,000)

Only through 2/27/24

E-mail Niki Gulley for sale details and a link to the Pastel-apalooza shop.

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

Colorful Winter Oil Painting by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

 

“Morning Flow” ©Niki Gulley
9″ x 12″ textured oil painting  
 

My husband and I recently visited Iceland to gather new inspiration on film and canvas. Going in March so that we could see the northern lights, we were often greeted by snowfall and an occasional blizzard! Today was one of the days where it was too windy to paint or photograph outside so we aimed the car towards this gorgeous vista and I painted from protection of the passenger seat. I loved the play of colors with the blue of the river and sky contrasted against the golden grasses and mountains. The red branches on the winter shrubbery were particularly beautiful and I wanted to feature them in the foreground next to the focal point, meanwhile a light dusting of snow still frosts the ground and adds to the dreamlike landscape.

 

To see more of my travel location paintings, visit nikigulley.com.

 

 

 
Or, for one click shopping to purchase, go to https://www.nikigulley.com/morning-flow/.

 

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If you’re interested in joining us in 2024 on our Plein Air Painting and Photography Workshop in Iceland this coming August or on a future Art Trek or Foodie Trek, please let us know. Spaces fill up quickly!
 
 
 

 

 

 

For more information on upcoming Art Treks, please visit http://www.ArtTreks.org.
 
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“Coming Home” New Palette Knife Painting from Tuscany by Niki Gulley

  

“Coming Home” ©2023 Niki Gulley
20″ x 10″ textured acrylic painting on canvas panel

Inspired by our travels to Italy, cypress trees rise out of the vast open landscape signaling that you have arrived in Tuscany! Perched on a hilltop with the best views of the surrounding valleys, this villa is set against the perfect backdrop for a romantic escape. The long curving driveway and undulating wheatfields draw your eye back through the rolling hills. Beautiful, billowing clouds drift overhead.  Early morning light casts dramatic shadows creating a rhythm beckoning you to journey up the drive, guiding you to your new getaway you can call home. 

To see more of my travel location paintings, visit nikigulley.com.
 
 
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If you’re interested in joining us, please let us know. Spaces fill up quickly! 
 
 
 
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Colorful Rose Garden Painting by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

  

“Ruby Blooms” ©2023 Niki Gulley
20″ x 10″ textured acrylic painting on canvas panel
 
When we checked into our B and B in Tuscany this year, we were greeted by beautiful rose gardens surrounding the property. WOW! With such a plethora of gorgeous blooms, it was really hard to narrow down what to paint. Finally I landed on these crimson beauties with a peek at the Tuscan villa in the distance. I adore the cypress trees so indicative of Tuscany so I made sure to include them in the background. I also loved how this ancient twisted vine hugged the scene, creating an organic window of the view beyond. Filled with joy and color, I hope you are transported to this serene escape.
 

For details on more of my Tuscany or rose garden 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 on one of our upcoming Art Treks or Foodie Treks next year to Spain, Iceland or Tuscany, please let us know. Spaces fill up quickly!
 

 

For more information on upcoming Treks, please visit http://www.ArtTreks.org.
 

 

“Popping Magic” by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

   

“Popping Magic III” ©2023 Niki Gulley
18″ x 24″ textured acrylic painting on canvas
 
 
I painted “Popping Magic III” this spring not too far from my home. This might have been one of the best years for the poppies and wildflowers. The explosion of color was incredible! This morning started out slightly overcast, and the sun kept peeking in and out of the clouds, creating a soft glow to everything it touched. I wanted to capture that radiant light and joyful energy illuminating your journey as you wander through this magical field of blooming glory. I hope you, too, can feel the excitement of springtime with the wildflowers abloom!
For details on more of my 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.

 

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“Memories of Sunshine II” Palette Knife Sunflower Painting by Niki Gulley

   

“Memories of Sunshine II” ©2023 Niki Gulley
30″ x 40″ textured painting on wrap around canvas

 

“Memories of Sunshine” was inspired by our trip to Provence, France. Our timing was perfect and the sunflowers were in full bloom. Their bright, smiling faces as big as dinner plates, the sun dappled path leading you deep into the golden field to the quaint stone farmhouse in the distance, and a beautiful summer day with a few peaceful clouds drifting by made for the ideal subject. The resulting painting is full of warmth, color and texture, and my hope is that when you gaze into it, this piece lifts your spirits and brightens up any spot in your home.
 

 

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“Memories of Sunshine II” is available through the Good Art Company Gallery in Fredericksburg, TX.

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For more details on my textured floral 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’d like to join us on an Art or Foodie Trek, please visit http://www.ArtTreks.org for more information.

 
 

“Colors of Colmar” Palette Knife Painting by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

 

“Colors of Colmar” ©2023 Niki Gulley
12″ x 12″ textured acrylic painting on canvas panel

Painted on location in the Alsatian town of Colmar, France,  the scenery was inspiring everywhere you looked. Straight out of a postcard, practically every view is storybook picture perfect. Today I set up my easel amongst the Russian sage and Black-eyed Susans to capture their joy and energy with a sliver of the cross-timbered architecture in the distance to set the stage.  I hope you are transported to this beautiful, magical place!

 

 
Painting amongst the Russian sage and Black-eyed Susans
 
 
To see more of my contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit nikigulley.com.
 
 

 

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New Sunflower Palette Knife Painting by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

 

“Sunshine Serenade III” ©2023 Niki Gulley
24″ x 12″ textured oil painting on wrap around canvas
 
 
Inspired by our travels to Provence, I painted these uplifting sunflowers with extremely thick oil paint and palette knife so that the resulting image leaps off the canvas and is loaded with energy, color and texture. Bright, smiling faces as big as dinner plates, fill your home with joy and beauty. A quaint stone farmhouse in the distance welcomes you to come in and enjoy the view. Full of warmth and vibrancy, my hope is that when you gaze into this piece, it lifts your spirits and brightens up any spot in your home.
 
For more information on this painting, please contact,the Good Art Company Gallery in Fredericksburg, TX at https://www.goodartcompany.com/niki-gulley.
 

And to see more of my palette knife contemporary floral and landscape paintings, visit nikigulley.com.

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For details on our plein air painting and photography Art Treks workshops in Europe, please check out ArtTreks.org.

E-mail – Niki Gulley

Highly Textured Sunflower Painting by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

 

“Climbing Sunshine” ©2023 Niki Gulley
20″ x 10″ textured acrylic painting on canvas panel 
 
I can’t believe there are sunflowers blooming in every garden in Switzerland. You know I had to paint them! Here are some beauties outside of our B and B with the gorgeous mountains behind them.
 
If you’d like this uplifting painting to bring joy and color to your home, visit nikigulley.com/climbing-sunshine/.
 

For details on more of my Switzerland and travel 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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Visiting Vineyards and Wine Tasting with Niki Gulley and Scott Williams

 

“Awaiting Harvest” ©2023 Niki Gulley
16″ x 20″ textured acrylic painting on canvas panel 
 
 
In the above painting you can see an example of the vineyards dotting the hills of this Tuscan region. With the weather turning colder, you can see the first signs of fall as these colorful grapevines turn beautiful oranges and golds. I was attracted to the vibrant vines contrasted against the progressive miles of rolling hills dotted with more grapevines, olive trees, and plowed grain fields. The gorgeous, plump purple grapes were ready to harvest at any moment. Setting up my easel across from this vineyard, I began recreating the soft light that would break through the clouds and illuminate various hilltops and plantings. I arranged the vines to lead your eye back to the hill town and the beautiful countryside. I hope you can taste the delicious wine and escape to Tuscany with me!
 
Visit my shot at nikigulley.com/awaiting-harvest/ to purchase “Awaiting Harvest.”
 
 
 

 

To join us on next year’s Foodie Trek to Tuscany, or Iceland, visit http://www.ArtTreks.org.
Spaces fill up quickly!
 

 

Tuscany Foodie Trek
October 12 – 19, 2024

 

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For more details on my other Tuscany 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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