While we were driving from Durango to Aspen, Colorado we came across these gorgeous orange aspen trees. I loved the contrast of the crisp blue sky against the brilliant foliage and the sparkling white snow that had fallen the night before. Colorado is so breathtaking!
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This oil painting is also inspired by Colorado. I love how the fall leaves glow when back lit by the sunlight and the calmness I felt from the sound of the trickling water.
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Inspired by a trip to Colorado, we timed it just right – the aspens had turned color and we were there for the first snowfall of the season at the same time. It was simply beautiful!
I’ll have this piece available at the Dutch Art Gallery reception this Thursday, Dec. 10th, from 5-8pm as part of the Texas Daily Painter’s show. I’ll also be demonstrating how I paint a landscape from conception to completion if you would like to stop by and watch. We’d love to see you there!
Daily Painters of Texas Inaugural Group Show – Somewhere in Texas: A Painting Begins
Dutch Art Gallery
Artists’ Reception and Niki Gulley Painting Demo
Thurs. Dec. 10th from 5pm – 8pm
10233 E. Northwest Highway #420
Dallas, TX 75238
October 17 – December 15, 2009
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5″ x 7″ oil painting by Niki Gulley
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Another ocean inspired study created with extremely thick paint and palette knife. I love the spontaneity and movement in the sky and water.
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With these bluebonnets I wanted to create a sense of depth – almost how a photographer uses selective focus, to really show off the bluebonnets by making the background of Indian Paintbrush blurry.
Our Texas Artists’ Show at the Dutch Art Gallery in Dallas is down to its last two weeks. I hope you can stop by and see this bluebonnet painting and all of the other talented artists’ works before the exhibition is finished.
If you have any questions, feel free to e-mail me at niki@nikigulley.com.
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In this piece I wanted you to be able to feel the breeze rustling through the aspen and maple leaves on a beautiful crisp autumn day. I’ve created a sense of texture in the aspen trunks, too, by working with extremely thick paint and a palette knife.
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I had so much fun painting the chunky sunflower oil painting the other day, I had to paint another one with lots of thick gooey oil paint and a palette knife. I’ll be showing this painting and several other new chunky oil paintings this weekend at the Winter Art Mart at the Bath House Cultural Center in Dallas. I hope you can stop by!
Another beautiful sunset over White Rock Lake in Dallas. I feel very fortunate in an otherwise concrete city to have this lovely slice of nature practically out our backdoor. I think being out in nature helps rejuvenate our spirit from time to time – I know it does for me! I hope you can visit me at the Lakewood Market this weekend. For more information, e-mail me at niki@nikigulley.com or visit lecpta.org/lakewoodhomefestival/MarketCafe/MarketCafe.htm.
Lakewood Home Festival Market
Sat. Nov. 14th from 10am – 5pm
Sun. Nov. 15th from 11am – 5pm
The Lakewood Elementary School
3000 Hillbrook Dr. • Dallas