contemporary landscape painting

Fall Aspen Painting by Palette Knife Artist Niki Gulley

May 30, 2022

36” x 18″ textured mixed media painting

on 1.5″ wrap around canvas with the painting continuing around the edges

Enjoying the melodic tinkling of the aspen leaves rustling in the breeze, the trickling sounds of the babbling brook at our side, and the beauty of fall ablaze with color, I felt invigorated as I began painting this aspen forest. The setting was so peaceful and rejuvenating that I wanted to communicate that joyful feeling of discovery. Filling the canvas with energetic staccato strokes and bold colors, in addition to gently arching the tree trunks reaching towards the sky, add to that uplifting feeling. And then just a sliver of the trail cutting through the forest, suggests the excitement of the journey that is to come.

If you’re in Denver, Colorado this weekend, you can see Perspective Control II and more of my aspen paintings at:

Denver Arts Festival

Booth #157C

Denver, CO

Conservatory Green, Central Park

Sat. May 28 • 10am – 6pm

Sun. May 29 – 10am – 5pm

https://www.denverartsfestival.com

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For more information on my textured palette knife paintings, please e-mail me at Niki Gulley.

Or, please visit my website at NikiGulley.com to see more of my contemporary landscape paintings.

Contemporary Forest Painting by Palette Knife Artist Niki Gulley

May 27, 2022

SOLD • 24″ x 44″ Textured Mixed Media Painting on 1.5″ wrap around canvas with the painting continuing around the edges

Just Sold! Dreamy light peeks through the forest’s tangle as the sun slowly rises, beckoning you to wander through the foliage and immerse yourself in nature. Loaded with color, texture and energy, this painting vibrates with a calming energy.

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For more details on my other aspen and birch paintings, please e-mail Niki Gulley.

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

“Counting Time” Contemporary Aspen Tree Painting by Niki Gulley

May 2, 2022

SOLD • 30″ x 40″ textured mixed media painting on 1.5″ wrap around cradled board with the painting continuing around the edges

Just Sold! Capturing the excitement and energy I feel while being immersed in the nature, “Counting Time” is loaded with vibrant autumn colors, extremely thick textured paint, movement and spontaneity. Peeling, knotted aspen trees stretch deeper and deeper into the woods, counting time as their foliage dances in the breeze creating an uptempo rhythm and filling the forest with its gorgeous symphony.

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For information on more of my abstract aspen and birch forests, please e-mail Niki Gulley.

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

“Admiring the View” Large Panorama Landscape Painting by Niki Gulley

April 25, 2022

20″ x 60″ textured mixed media painting on 1.5″ wrap around canvas with the painting continuing around the edges

Conjured up from my imagination, I wanted to create a fantasy forest filled with gorgeous, colorful foliage embracing your journey, wildflowers blanketing the ground under your feet and mysterious light beckoning you onward to discover what is beyond the next bend. Stop for a moment and take in the view or continue your venture and wander into the unknown.

To purchase, please contact AO5 Gallery in Austin, TX at nikigulley.com/admiring-the-view/.

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

For more information on my palette knife forest and nature paintings, please e-mail Niki Gulley.

“Bursts of Color V” Textured Wildflower Painting by Texas Artist Niki Gulley

April 21, 2022

12″ x 12″ textured mixed media painting
Painted on 1.5″ gallery wrap canvas with the painting continuing around the edges.

Here is the fifth piece in my small meditation series. Full of mystery, hope and energy, Imay this Texas bluebonnet scene bring yo peace and joy.. Created with palette knife and loaded with texture, this painting really jumps off the canvas in person.

Close up texture detail:

To purchase this painting, go to nikigulley.com/bursts-of-color-v/.

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Or, if you’d like to see this painting and more of my contemporary florals and palette knife landscape paintings, please stop by my exhibit at Southlake’s Art in the Square this weekend.

Art in the Square

Booth #SN2D

Southlake, TX

April 22 (Friday) 4pm – 9pm

April 23 (Saturday) 10am – 9pm

April 24 (Sunday) 11am – 6pm

http://www.artinthesquare.com

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

E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on my Texas inspired textured paintings.

“Sundown Surprise” Sunflower Palette Knife Painting by Niki Gulley

April 20, 2022

20″ x 16″ textured oil painting on canvas

I wanted this piece to be uplifting and full of color and energy. Set beneath wind swept clouds, sun sets on the horizon and illuminates everything it kisses. Casting its beautiful bronze glow across flowing grasses and golden petals, last light shines peace and hope. Perky, circular faces smile back at you and I hope all of your cares drift away while gazing into this magical moment.

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For more details on my sunflower and poppy paintings, please e-mail Niki Gulley.

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

Cheerful Poppy Field Painting by Palette Knife Artist Niki Gulley

March 11, 2022

SOLD • 24″ x 12″ textured mixed media on canvas

Just sold through The Good Art Company Gallery! I wanted this piece to be uplifting and full of joy and energy. Set beneath a colorful sky with a few clouds drifting by on a beautiful day in springtime, the poppies and wildflowers are in full bloom. Using broken impressionistic strokes in surprising hues, causes the landscape to dance and flow, and I hope all of your cares drift away while gazing into this cheerful scene.

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E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on my poppy and wildflower fields paintings.

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

New “Simple Life IV” Palette Knife Painting by Niki Gulley

March 10, 2022

textured oil paint on canvas • framed in natural wood floater frame • 16″ x 20″

My husband and I were on a road trip when we came across a couple of these white house glowing on the horizon. Set among vibrant green gently rolling hills with the intense blue ocean in the distance, something beckoned us to stop. Maybe it was the quiet beauty of the scene, or the nostalgic tug at a simpler life, but we were both moved to capture the moment. To convey that feeling of a less congested life, I accentuated the the basic shapes of the homes against the simple repetive curves of the hills. Meanwhile a few wispy clouds drift by adding to the tranquility of the moment. I hope you are transported to this memory of our past, before modern life got so complicated.

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

E-mail – Niki Gulley

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

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E-mail Niki Gulley with any questions about my palette knife travel paintings.

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

Abstract Poppy Field Painting by Palette Knife Artist Niki Gulley

March 9, 2022

20″ x 30″ textured mixed media painting on wrap around canvas

In this painting I wanted to create a dream-like feel using one of my favorite flowers, the poppy. There is something awe-inspiring about the transformation of a single dainty flower into a dense explosion of vibrant, energetic crimson that delights your senses and lifts your spirits. Arranging the wildflower masses in the foreground to create waves of color and repeating those curving shapes throughout the landscape add to a sense of joyful harmony and tranquility.

For more information on this painting, please contact The Good Art Company Gallery, in Fredericksburg, TX at goodartcompany.com/gacart/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=25&sort=20a&page=1&z.

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For more details on my abstracted wildflower paintings, please e-mail Niki Gulley.

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

“Flowering Currents” Desert Landscape Painting by Niki Gulley

March 7, 2022

SOLD • 20” x 30″ textured mixed media painting

on 1.5″ wrap around canvas with the painting continuing around the edges

Just Sold! In this painting, I wanted to capture the rhythm, color, and density of the desert’s vibrant wildflowers flowing along its rocky terrain. Repeating patterns and waves of color create a harmony within the painting, while making sure not to over blend my thick strokes allows you to see the marks and feel the energy found in nature.

For more information on my textured palette knife paintings, please e-mail me at Niki Gulley.

Or, please visit my website at NikiGulley.com to see more of my contemporary landscape paintings.