contemporary impressionist

Painting Glorious Poppy Fields with Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

June 30, 2023

24″ x 12″ textured acrylic painting on canvas

“I feel a great regard for trees; they represent age and beauty and the miracles of life and growth.”
? Louise Dickinson Rich

Surrounded by a sea of crimson, not only were the wildflowers magnificent this year, but I just adore old, giant trees, too. Their massive stature and their outstretched branches creating a beautiful canopy and much needed umbrella of shade, just make me want to paint them over and over again. Leaving poppies large and prominent in the foreground, rows and rows of ruby jewel-toned blooms lift your spirits and lead you back to the shelter of the grandfather tree. I hope you, too, can enjoy the beauty of this uplifting place in all of its spring glory.

E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on this “Popping Magic” series.

To see more of my contemporary poppy and wildflower paintings, please visit nikigulley.com.

“Cobalt Cascade III” by Palette Knife Artist Niki Gulley

June 27, 2023

30″ x 30″ textured mixed media painting on 1.5″ gallery wrap canvas with the scene continuing around the edges

Painted layer upon layer, dreamy light shines through the underlying tangle of spring hues creating a mysterious aura of peace and hope. Glimpses of bluebonnets peek through the colorful cascade signaling the exuberance of springtime and bountiful blooms that lift your spirit. Bursting with texture and energy, may “Cobalt Cascade” elicit joy, serenity and promises of the day to come.

For more information on this painting, please contact The Good Art Company Gallery, in Fredericksburg, TX at https://www.goodartcompany.com/product-page/cobalt-cascade.

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

For more information on my palette knife bluebonnet and Texas wildflower paintings, please e-mail Niki Gulley.

The Beauty of Texas Flowers – 4 Piece Painting by Niki Gulley

June 23, 2023

Four 24” x 12” acrylic paintings on canvas to form a 24″ x 48″ quadriptych

I wanted to capture the rhythm, color, and density of our beautiful blooms in Texas as they spread their joy across the landscape. From bluebonnets carpeting the hills at the first sign of spring to vibrant poppies casting their energy as the season starts to flow into summer. Next, plentiful sunflowers greet you as the days turn longer, lifting your spirits with their smiling faces. Finally, the amazing aromas of lavender fill the air as summer kicks into full swing. In this series, each painting can be hung alone, as a set or triptych, or if you’d like to enjoy the full glory of Texas in spring and summer, this “Natural Flow” quadriptych is designed to lift your spirits and add serenity to your home.

Please visit the Good Art Company Gallery in Fredericksburg, TX at goodartcompany.com/niki-gulley for more details on this “Natural Flow” series filled with joy, color and texture!

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

E-mail me at Niki Gulley.

Abstract Texas Bluebonnet Painting by Palette Knife Artist Niki Gulley

June 21, 2023

SOLD • 36″ x 36″ textured oil painting on wrap around canvas

Just Sold through the Good Art Company Gallery! With an aura of mystery, early morning light shimmers over the horizon illuminating the tops of the grasses, bluebonnets and Texas wildflowers, inviting you to take a stroll amongst the gorgeous blooms.

Leaving the landscape loose and free, your imagination can fill in your own story. Loaded with dreamy layers of paint and thick textured passages, this piece really comes to life in person.

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E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on my Texas bluebonnet and wildflower paintings.

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

New Highly Textured Bluebonnet Painting by Texas Artist Niki Gulley

June 13, 2023

30″ x 40″ Textured Mixed Media Painting on Canvas

Loaded with thick, textured paint over multiple layers of color, these cheerful bluebonnets and 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.

Please e-mail Niki Gulley for more details.

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

Please contact AO5 Gallery in Austin, TX to purchase this painting:

https://ao5gallery.com/collections/niki-gulley.

New Joyful Poppy Painting by Palette Knife Artist Niki Gulley

June 12, 2023

30″ x 40″ Textured Mixed Media on Canvas

Loaded with thick, textured paint over multiple layers of color, these cheerful poppies 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.

Please contact AO5 Gallery in Austin, TX to purchase this painting:

https://ao5gallery.com/collections/niki-gulley.

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Please e-mail Niki Gulley for more details on her contemporary impressionistic paintings.

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

Textured Abstract Bluebonnet Painting by Texas Artist Niki Gulley

June 9, 2023

30″ x 30″ textured mixed media painting on 1.5″ gallery wrap canvas with the scene continuing around the edges

I wanted this painting to be about the joy I feel in springtime when Texas wildflowers are bursting forth, creating their symphony of colors. Magical light flows around them casting its warm glow and hope for the upcoming day. As the sun illuminates the horizon, bluebonnets and a kaleidoscope of blooms sparkle and dance across the canvas. I hope “Colorful Crescendo II” fills your heart with the power of nature to lift your spirits, energize your soul and bathe you in peace.

To purchase this painting, please contact AO5 Gallery in Austin, TX at https://ao5gallery.com/collections/niki-gulley.

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

For more information on my palette floral paintings, please e-mail Niki Gulley.

“Colorful Crescendo” by Palette Knife Artist Niki Gulley

June 8, 2023

30″ x 30″ textured mixed media painting on 1.5″ gallery wrap canvas with the scene continuing around the edges

Painted layer upon layer, dreamy light shines through the underlying tangle of colors creating a mysterious aura of peace and hope. Glimpses of bluebonnets peek through the fiery cascade signaling the joy of springtime and bountiful blooms that lift your spirit. Bursting with texture and energy, may “Colorful Crescendo” elicit joy, serenity and promises of the day to come.

Please contact AO5 Gallery in Austin, TX to purchase this painting:

https://ao5gallery.com/collections/niki-gulley.

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

For more information on my palette knife bluebonnet and Texas wildflower paintings, please e-mail Niki Gulley.

“Colors of Colmar” Palette Knife Painting by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

June 5, 2023

12″ x 12″ textured acrylic painting on canvas panel

Painted on location in the Alsatian town of Colmar, France, the scenery was inspiring everywhere you looked. Straight out of a postcard, practically every view is storybook picture perfect. Today I set up my easel amongst the Russian sage and Black-eyed Susans to capture their joy and energy with a sliver of the cross-timbered architecture in the distance to set the stage. I hope you are transported to this beautiful, magical place!

Painting amongst the Russian sage and Black-eyed Susans

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

E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on my France painting series.

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For more information on upcoming Art Treks, please visit http://www.ArtTreks.org.

New “Happy Expressions” Cheerful Sunflower Painting by Niki Gulley

May 30, 2023

20″ x 30″ textured mixed media painting on canvas

Painting these sunflowers full-sized helps to bring them to life and hopefully transport you to this happy location! Including surprising pops of vivid reds and purples and turquoises keep your eye moving throughout the scene, seeing new things each time you look at it, and adds to the joyful feeling.

For details on more of contemporary floral and sunflower paintings, please e-mail Niki Gulley.

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