aspen tree oil painting

“Autumn Serenade” Palette Knife Fall Foliage Painting by Niki Gulley

August 30, 2021

36″ x 48″ textured oil painting on wrap around canvas

Shimmering colors of autumn: Aspen, Oak and the forest of trees quiver, their light graceful leaves tremble and quake, silver and gold, scarlet and tangerine, with each light breeze. There is the quiet energy of change coming and vibrant color charges the woods. Crisp fall mountain air, slender trunks cut bright strokes of white against a dazzling kaleidoscope of colors. Staccato strokes and shimmering hues add to the feeling of change in the air and suggest the breeze whistling through the foliage.

If you’d like more details on Autumn Serenade or are interested in purchasing, check out nikigulley.com/autumn-serenade/.

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Painting Tranquility in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains

July 29, 2021

16″ x 20″ textured mixed media painting on canvas

Continuing on our journey to escape the Texas heat, we retreated to the gorgeous Rocky Mountains of Colorado. The setting was so beautiful and peaceful that I just had to pull out my paints and start capturing all of that joy and tranquility! Here is my finished painting of the Dillon Reservoir.

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Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley Painting Aspen Trees in Santa Fe, NM

July 28, 2021

12″ x 24″ textured mixed media painting on canvas

When we visited Santa Fe this month, the temperature started rising as the weekend went on, so we headed up into the mountains for cooler breezes to paint the beautiful aspen trees. I was attracted to the white trunks with their unique peeling bark and dark protruding knots. I liked how the dramatic dappled light came through the trees and illuminated the grasses and foliage causing the landscape to glow. Becoming totally lost in the moment, I set out to capture the peacefulness and contentment I felt that day.

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Palette Knife Artist Niki Gulley Painting Tranquility Along the Lake

July 27, 2021

16″ x 20″ textured mixed media painting on canvas

After enjoying our visit in New Mexico, we continued on our journey escaping the Texas heat to the gorgeous Rocky Mountains of Colorado. After exploring the area, we decided to spend the day at the Dillon Reservoir in Frisco. The setting was so beautiful and peaceful that I just had to pull out my paints and start capturing all of that joy and tranquility!

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“No Tree Is an Island” Palette Knife Aspen Painting by Niki Gulley

July 26, 2021

12″ x 24″ textured mixed media painting

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

Just Sold through Marigold Arts Gallery! Shimmering in warm light, this backlit grove of aspen trees reaches tall, greeting you as you enter the forest. First signs of autumn appear as golden and crimson leaves dance in the gentle breeze. The beautiful autumn forest beckons you to go for a stroll and soak in nature’s glory and tranquility.

If you are in the area, please stop by and visit the gallery to see more of my palette knife western landscape paintings.

Marigold Arts Gallery

424 Canyon Rd.

Santa Fe, NM

marigoldarts.com

E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on my birch and aspen tree oil paintings.

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

New “Three’s Company” Aspen Painting by Palette Knife Artist Niki Gulley

July 23, 2021

20″ x 16″ textured oil painting on canvas panel

A couple of weeks ago, we visited Santa Fe and I demonstrated my technique in oils at Marigold Arts Gallery. After the sweltering heat in Dallas, the weather felt wonderful in New Mexico and I thoroughly enjoyed meeting everyone! Here is my finished painting, “Three’s Company.” I hope you can feel the joy and wonder of staring up into the treetops just like you did when you were a kid.

If you are in the area, please stop by and visit the gallery to see more of my palette knife western landscape paintings.

Marigold Arts Gallery

424 Canyon Rd.

Santa Fe, NM

marigoldarts.com

Or, e-mail Niki Gulley for more information on her contemporary landscape paintings.

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Niki Gulley Demonstrating at Marigold Arts Gallery in Santa Fe

July 2, 2021

30″ x 40″ textured mixed media painting

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

Inspired by the gorgeous aspen groves located in the Sangre de Cristo Mountain rising above Santa Fe, I wanted to capture this magical morning light casting its warm glow on the forest. Peaceful and mysterious, the sun’s rays peek through the knotted trunks causing the landscape to dance with light and awaken with autumn’s kaleidoscope of colors. Loaded with texture and layers and layers of paint, the forest shimmers with hope and discovery for the new day.

This Saturday I will be demonstrating at my Santa Fe Gallery, Marigold Arts, from 10am – 2pm. If you are in the area, stop by, say hello and watch my process. I look forward to seeing you tomorrow!

Marigold Arts Gallery

Niki Gulley Demonstration –

July 3rd @ 10am

424 Canyon Rd.

Santa Fe, NM

marigoldarts.com

“Sunburst” and several of my Southwest landscapes will be hanging there, so if you are in Santa Fe please check them out.

E-mail Niki Gulley with any questions.

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

New Textured Aspen Painting by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

June 15, 2021

“Walk About III”

10″ x 20″ textured mixed media painting on canvas

by Niki Gulley

I was drawn to this meandering path leading through the aspens with its dappled light creating such gorgeous shadows and summer wildflowers brightening the journey. Having fun capturing all of the different textures with palette knife from the lush grasses to the leaves rustling in a gentle breeze to the peeling bark on the aspen trees, I set out to recreate the peace and beauty of this forest. I hope you, too, can feel the serenity of this rejuvenating place and enjoy an uplifting walk in the woods.

If you’d like to see or find out more details about “Walk About III,” it is available through:

Studio Seven Arts Gallery

400 Main Street

Pleasanton, CA

StudioSevenArts.com

E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on my birch and aspen tree oil paintings.

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

New “Counting Time” Contemporary Aspen Tree Painting by Niki Gulley

April 21, 2021

30″ x 40″ textured mixed media painting on 1.5″ wrap around cradled board with the painting continuing around the edges

Capturing the excitement and energy I feel while being immersed in the nature, “Counting Time” is loaded with vibrant autumn colors, extremely thick textured paint, movement and spontaneity. Peeling, knotted aspen trees stretch deeper and deeper into the woods, counting time as their foliage dances in the breeze creating an uptempo rhythm and filling the forest with its gorgeous symphony.

To purchase “Counting Time,” please contact AO5 Gallery in Austin, TX at https://ao5gallery.com/collections/nikki-gulley/products/admiring-the-view.

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For information on more of my abstract aspen and birch forests, please e-mail Niki Gulley.

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

New “A Knot in the Woods II” Abstract Aspen Painting by Niki Gulley

March 15, 2021

20″ x 30″ textured mixed media painting

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

Scrolling bark peels back like white washed parchment revealing secrets in the deeply textured wood below. A painting of grace and beauty, its verticality is offset by diagonal glowing autumn colors. Each stroke defined by thick textured paint and rich colors contrasted against subtle ivories, strike a reverberating chord and create a visual vibration that resonates in an optical song.

E-mail Niki Gulley with any questions.

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