Tag: contemporary impressionism

“Sun Shines on Tuscany” – New Sunflower Palette Knife Painting by Niki Gulley

March 26, 2019
“Sun Shines on Tuscany” ©2018 Niki Gulley
SOLD • 16″ x 20″ textured oil painting

Just Sold through The Good Art Company Gallery! “Sun Shines on Tuscany” was inspired by our trip to Tuscany this summer. 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 quintessential town perched on a hilltop in the distance , and a beautiful summer day with a few dramatic 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.

To see more of my travel location paintings, visit nikigulley.com.
 
Or, E-mail Niki Gulley for more details.
 
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If you’re interested in joining us on one of our upcoming Art Treks or Foodie Treks, please let us know. Spaces fill up quickly!
 
Scotland – Aug. 2019
Foodie Trek – Tuscany – Oct. 2019
Greece – May 2020
Iceland – Sept. 2020
 
For more information on upcoming Art Treks, please visit http://www.ArtTreks.org.

New “Field of Dreams” Palette Knife Oil Painting by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

March 25, 2019
“Field of Dreams” ©2019 Niki Gulley
Three 48″ x 36″ canvases to form a 48″ x 90″ triptych
textured oil painting on wrap around canvas

Field of Dreams is inspired from the beautiful sunflower fields we visited in Provence, France. The flowers seemed to stretch forever and the color explosion was out of this world! Back in my studio, I worked from a combination of photos, on-site sketches and memories. Painting the sunflowers full-sized in the foreground helps to bring them to life and hopefully transport you to this happy location. Including surprising pops of vivid reds and purples keeps your eye moving throughout the scene, seeing new things each time you look at it, and adds to the joyful feeling.

E-mail Niki Gulley with any questions.
To see more of my palette knife contemporary landscape paintings, visit nikigulley.com[email protected]

New “Sun’s Bounty II” Palette Knife Sunflower Painting by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

March 20, 2019
“Sun’s Bounty II” ©2019 Niki Gulley
SOLD • 24″ x 48″ textured mixed media painting on wrap around canvas
 
Just Sold through the Good Art Company Gallery! Festive golden  blossoms dance in the gentle breeze while voluminous clouds drift by overhead as streaks of red and orange peek through, creating an uplifting feeling. Perky poppies bounce along the foreground grasses while gentle sweeping lavender fields offset wheat-lined rolling hills. This textured oil painting captures a carefree summer day with sunflowers overflowing the foreground, filling up the landscape with color, texture and joy.
 
For more information on textured sunflower and floral paintings, please e-mail Niki Gulley.

 
Or, check out my website at: nikigulley.com[email protected]

New “Sun’s Bounty II” Palette Knife Sunflower Painting by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

March 19, 2019
“Sun’s Bounty” ©2019 Niki Gulley
30″ x 48″ textured mixed media painting on wrap around canvas
 
I wanted this piece to be uplifting and full of color and energy. Set beneath a glowing sky on a beautiful summer evening with the sunflowers in full bloom, you can just make out the stone farmhouse in the distance against a backdrop of purple mountains surrounding the plain. Creating almost a patchwork with the sunflowers and their leaves, unexpected pops of red and purple peek out creating a rhythm and energy to the foreground. Perky, circular faces smile back at you and I hope all of your cares drift away while gazing into this cheerful scene.

 

To see more of Niki Gulley’s textured landscape paintings please check out NikiGulley.com,
 
E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on her poppy, sunflower, lavender and wildflower paintings.

 
 
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For more information on our Plein Air Painting and Photography Art Trek Workshops in France and Italy, please visit www.ArtTreks.org or e-mail Niki Gulley.
 

New “Sun’s Bounty III” Palette Knife Oil Painting by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

March 15, 2019
“Sun’s Bounty III” ©2019 Niki Gulley
24″ x 48″ textured oil painting on wrap around canvas

Sun’s Bounty is inspired from the beautiful sunflower fields we visited in Provence, France. The flowers seemed to stretch forever and the color explosion was out of this world! Back in my studio, I worked from a combination of photos, on-site sketches and memories. Painting the sunflowers full-sized in the foreground helps to bring them to life and hopefully transport you to this happy location. Including surprising pops of vivid reds and purples keeps your eye moving throughout the scene, seeing new things each time you look at it, and adds to the joyful feeling.

E-mail Niki Gulley with any questions.
To see more of my palette knife contemporary landscape paintings, visit nikigulley.com[email protected]

Greece Plein Air Painting and Photography Workshop with Niki Gulley and Scott Williams

January 21, 2019
“Greek Puzzle” ©2018 Niki Gulley • 8″ x 10″ oil painting
SOLD
 
Day 4, Greece Art Trek:  Afternoon Location – Oia, Santorini

Just Sold! The painters chose to set up their easels by the lookout point at the edge of town, with some painting the windmills and skyline to our left and I chose this sprawling view of the city on the right. With a far more complicated scene, we had to allow a full afternoon and evening to capture the view. After so much white and blue architecture, I loved how several of the buildings were painted oranges, yellows and pinks contrasting agains the stark alabaster.

That evening we put down our brushes and let the photographers work on capturing the beautiful sunset, while we sat back and enjoyed the amazing view!

 
 
Scotland – Aug. 2019
Tuscany Foodie Trek – Oct. 2019
Iceland – 2020
 
For more information on upcoming Art Treks, please visit http://www.ArtTreks.org.
 
Please check out my website at NikiGulley.com, NikiGulley.com to see more of my contemporary impressionist oil paintings.

“Ruby Smiles” Palette Knife Poppy Painting by Niki Gulley

June 25, 2018
“Ruby Smiles” ©2018 Niki Gulley
SOLD • 10″ x 16″ textured oil painting
 
Just Sold! I painted these cheerful poppies with extremely thick oil paint and palette knives to achieve depth and texture. The resulting image comes to life and is loaded with uplifting color, energy and movement.

 
To see more of Niki Gulley’s textured floral paintings, please check out NikiGulley.com,
 
Or, e-mail Niki Gulley for more information.

 
 
 
 

“Ruby Smiles” Palette Knife Poppy Painting by Niki Gulley

November 22, 2016
“Ruby Smiles” ©2016 Niki Gulley
10″ x 16″ textured oil painting
 
I painted these cheerful poppies with extremely thick oil paint and palette knives to achieve depth and texture. The resulting image comes to life and is loaded with uplifting color, energy and movement.

 
To see more of Niki Gulley’s textured floral paintings, please check out NikiGulley.com,
Or, e-mail Niki Gulley for more information.
 
 
 

Portland Head Lighthouse palette knife oil painting by Niki Gulley

March 7, 2016
Portland Head Lighthouse  ©2016 Niki Gulley
SOLD • 9″ x 12″ textured oil painting

Just Sold! I painted this picturesque Maine lighthouse on location last October. The sun was starting to set and I wanted to capture the glow on the building and the sunset colors forming in the sky, so I had to work quickly before it was too late! Painted with palette knife and thick oil paint, the resulting image is full of color and texture.

Day 4 of Greece Art Trek with Niki Gulley and Scott Williams

July 15, 2015
Day 4, Greece Art Trek:  Morning Location – Akrotiri, Santorini
5″ x 7″ oil painting by Niki Gulley
On the fourth day of our Plein Air Painting and Photography Workshop in Greece, we visited Akrotiri, the remains from a Minoan civilization preserved during the volcanic eruption from the 16th century BC. The ancient city was fascinating! The beach next door also made for a beautiful, relaxing painting location!
The Red Beach • photo by Scott Williams
Next summer we will be leading an Art Trek to Spain and the following year we will be headed to Tuscany, England and Ireland, so if you’ve always dreamed of painting, photographing and sightseeing in Europe, please join us for one of these amazing trip! Details will be coming soon on nikigulley.com/artreks.
Please check out my website at NikiGulley.com, NikiGulley.com to see more of my contemporary impressionist oil paintings.Or, if you are in the Ann Arbor, MI area this weekend, I will be exhibiting at the State Street Area Art Fair.

State Street Area Art Fair
Wed. July 15 • 10am – 9pm
July 16 and 17 • 10am – 9pm
Sat. July 18 • 10am – 6pm
Ann Arbor, MI
Booth #B214 on N. University between Thayer and State St.
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