Tag: contemporary impressionist

Painting Portugal’s Gorgeous Coastline with Impressionist Niki Gulley

March 14, 2025

  

 

SOLD • ©2024 Niki Gulley
9″ x 12″ textured acrylic painting on panel
 
Portugal Art Trek: 
Plein Air Painting and Photography Workshop led by Niki Gulley and Scott Williams
 
Day 7 – Cascais
 
Last painting from Portugal, and a fantastic way to end the trip! Listening to the ocean waves while painting along the shoreline is just what the doctor ordered. I hope you can escape with us in this piece!
 

 

To see a video of us painting, visit https://www.instagram.com/p/C4x5W9pouTn/.
 
 
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If you’re interested in joining us in Tuscany or on one of our upcoming Art Treks or Foodie Treks, please let us know. Spaces fill up quickly!
 

Croatia / Slovenia Art Trek 

May 2026 

 

Tuscany Foodie Trek 

September 26 -October 3 / 2026 

https://www.arttreks.org/tuscany-foodie-2026/ 

 

Cinque Terre Art Trek 

October 4 -11 / 2026 

https://www.arttreks.org/cinque-terre-2026/

If you  have any questions or would like to register, please contact Scott at [email protected] or 214-289-8512.

Visit ArtTreks.org for more details on all of our trips.

 

 
 

https://www.instagram.com/nikigulley/

 

Painting Vineyards in Tuscany with Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

March 10, 2025

Ok, painting in a vineyard is pretty much the dream! Got to set up my easel right between the vines, and the owner even brought over some wine to ‘help with the creative process’ (his words, not mine! ?). These are the days I pinch myself.

18″ x 24″ textured acrylic painting on canvas panel
by Niki Gulley 
 

For details on more of my Tuscany and Italy paintings, please e-mail Niki Gulley.

 

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

 
https://www.instagram.com/nikigulley/
 
 
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If you’re interested in joining us in Tuscany or on one of our upcoming Art Treks or Foodie Treks, please let us know. Spaces fill up quickly!
 

Croatia / Slovenia Art Trek 

May 2026 

 

Tuscany Foodie Trek 

September 26 -October 3 / 2026 

https://www.arttreks.org/tuscany-foodie-2026/ 

 

Cinque Terre Art Trek 

October 4 -11 / 2026 

https://www.arttreks.org/cinque-terre-2026/

If you  have any questions or would like to register, please contact Scott at [email protected] or 214-289-8512.

Visit ArtTreks.org for more details on all of our trips.

 
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Texas Artist Niki Gulley’s “Spring’s Palette” Bluebonnet Painting

February 25, 2025

    

 

“Spring’s Palette III” ©2025 Niki Gulley

24″ x 24″ Textured Mixed Media Collage on Canvas

Loaded with thick, textured paint over multiple layers of color, these Texas wildflowers are bursting to life with dimension and energy. Whimsical blooms seem to dance in nature’s kaleidoscope of spring hues bringing joy and sunshine to everyone they greet.

To purchase this palette knife bluebonnet painting, go to https://www.nikigulley.com/springs-palette-iii/.

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E-mail Niki Gulley for more details.

 

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

https://www.instagram.com/nikigulley/

 

New Super Thick Palette Knife Bluebonnet Painting by Niki Gulley

February 20, 2025

 

 
With such a rich kaleidoscope of hues from the Texas wildflowers, I am like a kid in a candy store every time I go out. The interplay of color between the Indian Paintbrush, Bluebonnets and assorted other wildflowers allows me to stretch the spectrum in this natural palette.
 
Check out my videos on Instagram to see how much dimension these really have, https://www.instagram.com/nikigulley/.
 
“Petal Poetry II” 
5” x 7” sculpted, highly textured acrylic painting on panel 
Unframed – $395 through 2/23 $295
Framed – $495 through 2/23 $395
 
  • This piece looks great hung individually or paired with a complimentary floral landscape in the series.

 E-mail Niki Gulley.

 

Contemporary Floral Triptych Painting by Texas Artist Niki Gulley

February 19, 2025

   

 “Chromatic Transitons” ©2024 Niki Gulley

SOLD • Three 36” x  18” mixed media paintings on canvas to form a 36″ x 54″ triptych

Just sold through the Good Art Company! Spreading their joy across the landscape, I wanted to capture the rhythm, color, and density of beautiful, uplifting wildflowers in bloom. Starting with the first signs of spring when prolific bluebonnets carpet the hills, moving into May as vibrant poppies cast their merriment and energy, and finally transitioning into mid-summer when the amazing aromas of lavender fill the air. Dreamy light illuminates the sky and dances across the blanketed fields to bring nature’s glory, hope and serenity to your home.

Please visit the Good Art Company Gallery in Fredericksburg, TX to see more of my Texas Wildflower paintings. Tomorrow night they are hosting their 16th anniversary celebration from 5-7 pm. Check it out – https://www.instagram.com/p/DC47G27yw7r/.

To view more of my palette knife impressionist landscape paintings, check out nikigulley.com.

 

 

E-mail me at Niki Gulley.
 
 

https://www.instagram.com/nikigulley/

 

 

New Joyful Bluebonnet and Texas Wildflower Paintings Just in Time for Valentine’s!

February 18, 2025
 
 

Full of energy, color and joy, these sculpted beauties will not only brighten up Valentine’s week but your home for the rest of the year. Check out my videos on Instagram to see how much dimension these really have, https://www.instagram.com/nikigulley/.
 
“Petal Poetry III” 
5” x 7” sculpted, highly textured acrylic painting on panel 
Unframed – $395 through 2/23 $295
Framed – $495 through 2/23 $395
 
  • This piece looks great hung individually or paired with a complimentary floral landscape in the series.

 E-mail Niki Gulley.

 

Highly Textured Bluebonnet and Texas Wildflower Painting by Niki Gulley

February 17, 2025

With such a rich kaleidoscope of hues from the Texas wildflowers, I am like a kid in a candy store every time I go out. The interplay of color between the Indian Paintbrush, Bluebonnets and assorted other wildflowers allows me to stretch the spectrum in this natural palette.
 
Check out my videos on Instagram to see how much dimension these really have, https://www.instagram.com/nikigulley/.
 
“Petal Poetry II” 
5” x 7” sculpted, highly textured acrylic painting on panel 
Unframed – $395 through 2/23 $295
Framed – $495 through 2/23 $395
 
  • This piece looks great hung individually or paired with a complimentary floral landscape in the series.

 

 E-mail Niki Gulley.

 

3-D Petal Poetry Paintings by Palette Knife Artist Niki Gulley

February 14, 2025


Get lost in the ebb and flow of luscious chunky paint as it waltzes around these new creations. I am working with paint so thick, it is literally leaping off the canvas and bringing nature’s beauty to life. At least half an inch thick in some places, these buttery, voluptuous florals are what paint dreams are made of!
 
Check out my videos on Instagram to see how much dimension these really have, https://www.instagram.com/nikigulley/.
 
“Petal Poetry VI” 
5” x 5” sculpted, highly textured acrylic painting on panel 
Unframed – $350 through 2/23 $250
Framed – $450 through 2/23 $350
 
  • This piece looks great hung individually or paired with a complimentary floral landscape in the series.

E-mail Niki Gulley.

 

New Sculptural Rose Paintings in Time for Valentine’s Day by Niki Gulley

February 13, 2025

There is just something inherently beautiful about a rose. The bards write poems about it and musicians compose ballads about them. They signify love and happiness and their aroma always seem to make us smile. Think of how much better the world is when roses are a part of your day.
 
Check out my videos on Instagram to see how much dimension these really have, https://www.instagram.com/nikigulley/.
 
“Petal Poetry VI” 
5” x 5” sculpted, highly textured acrylic painting on panel 
Unframed – $350 through 2/23 $250
Framed – $450 through 2/23 $350
 
  • This piece looks great hung individually or paired with a complimentary floral landscape in the series.

 

 

E-mail Niki Gulley.

Tuscany Foodie Trek Sadly Concludes with Niki Gulley and Scott Williams

February 3, 2025

 

SOLD • 20″ x 10″ textured acrylic painting by Niki Gulley

 

Day 7, Pienza:  TUSCANY FOODIE TREK

Led by Niki Gulley and Scott Williams

Just sold! On the last day of our Tuscany Foodie Trek, we explored nearby Pienza to enjoy its picturesque alleyways and amazing views of the valleys below. Having been home to Pope Pius II, the town is filled with interesting historical sites, great shopping, delicious lunch spots and plenty of inspirational scenery to paint. From one of the overlooks, I chose this beautiful vineyard perched above the rolling hills for my subject. Diagonally planted grapevines lead your eye to the quintessential Tuscan farmhouse, surrounded by cypress and jaw-dropping views. May this one transport you to this magical place!
 
We capped the night off with an amazing Michelin dinner surrounded by new friends and drifted off to sleep, full, happy and at peace.
 

Making pasta memories!

 
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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.

 
https://www.instagram.com/nikigulley/
 
 
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If you’re interested in joining us in Tuscany or on one of our upcoming Art Treks or Foodie Treks, please let us know. Spaces fill up quickly!
 

Greece Art Trek
May 17-24, 2025
Full

Visit https://www.arttreks.org/greece-2025/ for details.

Switzerland Art Trek 
July 26 – August 2, 2025
Full
More info. at https://www.arttreks.org/switzerland-2025/.

Tuscany Foodie Trek Trek 
New Date – September 20-27, 2025
Just 2 spots left!
https://www.arttreks.org/tuscany-foodie-2025/

If you  have any questions or would like to register, please contact Scott at [email protected] or 214-289-8512.

Visit ArtTreks.org for more details on all of our trips.