August 2021

“United Journey” Palette Knife Aspen Tree Painting by Niki Gulley

August 31, 2021

30″ x 48″ textured oil painting

Shimmering in golden light, this backlit grove of aspen trees reaches tall, greeting you as you enter the forest. First signs of autumn appear as golden leaves dance in the gentle breeze. A well traveled path on the right beckons you to go for a stroll and soak in nature’s tranquility and beauty.

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“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.

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“Tidal Flow” Abstract Seascape Series by Niki Gulley

August 27, 2021

16″ x 16″ Textured Mixed Media on 3/4″ gallery wrap canvas with the painting continuing around the edges

In this series, I layered and layered and layered paint over the course of several weeks. Longing for a cool beach and the cathartic sounds of the ocean, I started with drippy, fluid paint and then built up thick texture to bring the seaside waves to life. Slightly abstract, loose and free, I hope you can feel the healing qualities of the water, especially if we can’t get there ourselves right now.

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Textured Abstract Seascape Painting by Niki Gulley

August 26, 2021

16″ x 16″ Textured Mixed Media on 3/4″ gallery wrap canvas with the painting continuing around the edges

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New Palette Knife Ocean Painting by Niki Gulley

August 25, 2021

12″ x 9″ textured oil painting on canvas panel

I wanted this painting to be about the power of the ocean to lift your spirits. Painting this piece on location, as the sun rose, I wanted to capture the gorgeous rock formations and the beautiful colors in the ocean. Whenever I visit the coastline I always feel rejuvenated, and I hope I’ve translated that onto the canvas for you to experience it, too.

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New “Atlantic Coastline” by Palette Knife Artist Niki Gulley

August 24, 2021

9″ x 12″ textured oil painting

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New Palette Knife Oil Painting from Venice by Niki Gulley

August 23, 2021

16″ x 12″ textured oil on canvas panel

I started this piece during our Plein Air / Photography Art Trek Workshop that my husband, Scott Williams, and I lead in Venice, Italy. We had painted several other grand locations, but decided on day three to paint a more intimate vignette of the canals. Since the whole city is on water, I love how their “garage doors” are actually for their boats! In this painting, I wanted to focus on all of the wonderful architectural textures and age of the homes as seen in the peeling stucco, crumbling bricks and weathered wood. Luckily I had a steady stream of gondolas passing as I was painting so I could add one in to set the mood.

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New “Venetian Textures” Oil Painting by Palette Knife Artist Niki Gulley

August 20, 2021

12″ x 9″ textured oil on canvas panel

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New Textured Oil Painting of San Miguel’s Architecture by Niki Gulley

August 19, 2021

“Afternoon in the Park,” San Miguel, Mexico

12″ x 16″ Textured Oil on Canvas Panel

Some generous collectors of mine invited us to stay with them in their beautiful winter home in San Miguel, Mexico. We loved the colorful architecture and the lush plantings everywhere, and I just had to capture a little of that beauty on canvas. I hope these colorful scenes perk up your day.

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New “Bougainvillea Archway” by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

August 18, 2021

12″ x 16″ textured oil painting on canvas panel

Framed in 3” espresso frame. • $950 framed / $800 unframed

Painted on location in Spain, these Bougainvillea vines were so gorgeous and prolific that I just had to paint them. Gently reaching across and cascading over the trellis and wrapping themselves around white washed columns, these magenta beauties formed the perfect welcoming entrance framing the intricate turquoise doorway. Purple shadows from plumbago plantings lead you along the cobbled path, inviting you to step inside and enjoy the view.

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