Colorado painting

“Cascading Rhythms” new textured waterfall painting

June 13, 2011

12” x 24” textured oil on canvas

Water pounds its way down the falls: cascading, rushing, charging into the riverbed — flowing over rocks, swiftly moving forward. Untamed, the water finds its way over, under, around the boulder-strewn river. Tumbling waters drive up mists above the falls, the rhythmic sounds create a soothing harmony below. Autumn’s low light casts long lines through the Aspen trees and glowing verge.

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

Frisco Art Festival & New Aspen Tree oil painting / Canvas Prints

March 4, 2011

36″ x 60″ oil painting

I wanted this painting to be about the power and energy in nature to invigorate your spirit more so than an exact replica of the forest, so I chose to use warm vivid colors and thick staccato strokes to add to that feeling. I placed the foliage in diagonal sweeping shapes to create a sense of movement, so that you can feel the wind gently rustling the leaves and causing them to dance.

If you’d like to see this aspen painting in person, stop by my booth at “Art in the Square” in Frisco, Texas this weekend. See friscosquare.com/AITS for more details.

And, I’ve just released a limited edition stretched canvas print of

“Scarlet Emergence” in two sizes:

18″ x 30″ for $295

26″ x 40″ for $595

With only 100 signed and numbered prints in the series, these canvases are sure to go quickly so e-mail me at Niki Gulley if you are interested in purchasing.

New Aspen Tree Oil Painting & Canvas Prints

February 23, 2011

oil on canvas • 48″ x 36″

In “Vertical Aspirations” I wanted you to feel that child-like wonder of staring up in into the treetops and the heavens above. Choosing vibrant, cheerful yellows contrasted against a crystal blue sky and arranging the aspens in a circular pattern heightened by thick, curving paint strokes, both add to that joyful, playful feeling of hope and discovery.If you’d like to see this aspen tree painting in person, stop by my booth at “Art in the Square” in Frisco, Texas next weekend (March 5-6). See friscosquare.com/AITS for more details.

And, I’ve just released a limited edition stretched canvas print of

“Vertical Aspirations” in two sizes:

18″ x 30″ for $295

26″ x 40″ for $595

With only 100 signed and numbered prints in the series, these canvases are sure to go quickly so

e-mail me at Niki Gulley if you are interested in purchasing.

“Vertical Prism” aspen tree oil painting

January 28, 2011

SOLD • 30″ x 40″ oil on canvas

Sold to a collector in Madison, WI. These playful aspen trees were created with palette knife and gallons of oil paint to achieve texture, movement and colors that explode off the canvas, all while capturing the childlike wonder of staring into the treetops.

Jeweled Forest aspen oil painting

January 21, 2011

30″ x 30″ oil on canvas • SOLD

Just sold to a new collector in Indianapolis. These aspen trees were painted with extremely thick oil paint and palette knives to create heightened color, texture and energy.

E-mail Niki Gulley for more information.

Crystal Mill, Colorado oil painting

January 17, 2011

Oil painting • 14” x 11”

My husband and I absolutely love the scenery in Colorado, so we planned our trip to see the aspens turning color in September, and that just happened to coincide with their earliest snowfall on record! In order to capture both the beautiful foliage and the snow before it melted we hiked as quickly as we could up the mountain, and were rewarded with a gorgeous view. I chose this vantage because I liked how the aspen trees perfectly framed the mill and stream in the distance. Then, the sun emerged and made everything sparkle. The colors came alive and dramatic cool shadows were cast in the snow, and I just had to create the scene in paint.

For more information on this painting, e-mail Niki Gulley.

Recently Sold “Skyward Bound” oil painting

December 20, 2010

SOLD • oil on canvas • 30″ x 40″

Recently sold to new collectors in Dallas! In “Skyward Bound,” I wanted you to feel like a little kid again looking up into the treetops, enjoying the beautiful sky and colors above. We forget to do that as adults – we’re so focused on straight ahead! Choosing vivid reds, yellows, blues and greens in addition to the perspective of the aspen trees and autumn forest from below adds to that playful mood.

Artists of Texas – Opening Reception Saturday

November 1, 2010

12″ x 12″ oil on canvas

I painted these autumn aspen trees with palette knife and extremely thick paint. I love how the chunky paint adds to the texture of the bark and the movement in the leaves, and how the painting continues around the edges of the wrap around canvas for a sculptural-like frameless piece of art.

To see “Autumn Aspens” and more of my aspen series, stop by the Dutch Art Gallery in Dallas this Saturday for the “Artists of Texas” reception from 1-5. Myself and many of the other talented artists will be there to answer any questions and tell you about our work.

Where Texas Finds Its Color

The Artists of Texas – Second Annual State Show

Artist Reception November 6th, 1:00-5:00 pm

November 2 – December 31, 2010

The Dutch Art Gallery

10233 East Northwest Highway Suite 420

Dallas, Texas 75238

http://www.dutchartusa.com