Niki Gulley paintings

Santa Fe Pastel by Texas Artist Niki Gulley

January 27, 2023

“The Blue Door,” Santa Fe ©2022 Niki Gulley
12″ x 9″ pastel

During our Santa Fe workshop, one morning we headed to a quiet street in downtown. It was a beautiful day, and we were all drawn to the unique adobe architecture typical in Santa Fe, the soft morning light, and the vibrant color accents on each home. I chose this periwinkle doorway, both for the striking contrast against the orange pueblo and also because the Russian sage everywhere was so beautiful, and added some balance on the left hand side of the composition. We all thoroughly enjoyed the morning, even if a passing homeowner or two were disappointed that we hadn’t picked their doorways to paint!

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Hill Country Bluebonnet Commissioned Painting by Texas Artist Niki Gulley

January 16, 2023

SOLD • 24″ x 36″ textured oil painting by Niki Gulley

Just Shipped! This year my collectors reached out to me to create two special custom pieces for their new home in Colorado. I wish it had been under happier circumstances, though. You see they were one of the unfortunate families devastated by last year’s Colorado wildfires and everything they owned was burned to the ground. My heart broke when they told me their story.

But, I was so honored when they informed me that I was the first artist they contacted to replace their former art collection. And, on top of that I was to go in the place of a William Slaughter painting that they had owned for 40 years! Large shoes to fill, but I was excited to create something uplifting to bring back fond memories for them. Set amongst the rolling landscape of the Texas Hill Country, I wanted them to feel the warmth and beauty on this perfect spring day while out for a leisurely drive among the cheerful bluebonnets and Texas wildflowers.

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New “Happy Trails” Bluebonnet Trail by Texas Artist Niki Gulley

January 13, 2023

24″ x 36″ textured mixed media painting

Inspired by a trip to the hill country, I wanted you feel the warmth and beauty on this perfect spring day while out for a leisurely stroll among the bluebonnets. Dramatic clouds drift by and the landscape is filled with vibrant color to lift your spirits. Painted with thick paint and palette knives to achieve extreme texture, the resulting image comes to life and is loaded with color, movement and energy. I hope you enjoy this happy trail!

For more information on “Happy Trails,” please contact the Good Art Company Gallery in Fredericksburg, goodartcompany.com/gac/.

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

Painting Tranquility in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains

January 12, 2023

16″ x 20″ textured mixed media painting on canvas by Niki Gulley

Continuing on our journey to escape the Texas heat this summer, we retreated to the gorgeous Rocky Mountains of Colorado. The setting was so beautiful and peaceful that I just had to pull out my paints and start capturing all of that joy and tranquility! Here is my finished painting of the Dillon Reservoir.

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New Contemporary Summer Aspens Painting by Palette Knife Artist Niki Gulley

January 11, 2023

24″ x 24″ textured mixed media painting on canvas

Colorado in July is such a beautiful sight to behold! Cool mountain breezes and woods loaded with tranquil aspens invigorate your soul while cheerful lupine and native wildflowers lift your spirits and fill your heart with joy. Nature’s symphony dances to a tune that is music for your senses. Loaded with texture and color, may “Rhythms of Summer” transport you to this magical land of summer serenity.

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New Colorado Wildflower Painting by Palette Knife Artist Niki Gulley

January 10, 2023

SOLD • 24″ x 36″ textured oil painting by Niki Gulley

Just Shipped! I was honored when my collectors reached out to me to create two special custom pieces for their new home in Colorado. I just wish it hadn’t have been under such tragic circumstances. You see they were one of the unfortunate families devastated by last year’s Colorado wildfires and everything they owned was burned to the ground. Truly heartbreaking!

So, wanting to turn that tragedy around, they definitely needed some beautiful, cheerful landscapes to add joy and color to their new place. First they asked me to create a snow-dappled mountain backdrop loaded with colorful wildflowers frosting the foreground. Sprinkle in few of my signature aspen trees and hopefully nature’s palette creates a harmonic concert to fill their hearts and home.

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

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

“Sun’s Glory” Abstract Sunflower Painting by Niki Gulley

November 9, 2022

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

I wanted this piece to be uplifting and full of color and energy. The sun rises on the horizon, casting its beautiful glow across golden petals while perky, circular faces smile back at you. Magical light dances through the morning field, bringing sunshine and hope for the day to come.

“Sun’s Glory” is available through:

The Statton Gallery
137 Spring Street
Eureka Springs, AR 72632

stattongallery.com

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E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on my abstract landscape paintings.

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If you’d like to join us on one of upcoming Art Treks or Foodie Treks, please let us know. We’ll be returning to Tuscany next May!

2023 Schedule

Venice – Carnivalé

Art Trek – Feb. 12-18

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Tuscany

Foodie Trek – May 27 – June 3

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Provence

Art Trek – June 24- July 1

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New England

Art Trek – Oct. 10-15

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

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“Royal Rows” Lavender Field Painting by Niki Gulley

October 14, 2022

SOLD • 20” x 30” textured mixed media on canvas

Just Sold through the Good Art Company Gallery! Inspired by a trip to Provence, these lavender fields were gorgeous and stretched as far as the eye could see! I wanted to focus on the perfectly planted purple rows, contrasted against the vibrant yellow sunflowers in the distance. I love how those colors pop next to each other. Fluffy clouds drift by in diagonal patterns that mimic the lavender aisles and create a harmony throughout the scene. Perspective lines converge, leading you to this joyful spot and I hope you can smell the amazing aromas and feel your spirits lifted while gazing into this scene.

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

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

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If you’d like to join us in Provence next summer and learn to paint like Van Gogh, please visit http://www.ArtTreks.org for more information.

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

September 6, 2022

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!

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E-mail me at Niki Gulley.

Aromatic Lavender Field Painting by Texas Niki Gulley

September 3, 2022

24” x 12” acrylic painting on canvas

Please visit the Good Art Company Gallery in Fredericksburg, TX at goodartcompany.com/niki-gulley to see my uplifting lavender field and wildflower paintings.

Or, if you can check out more of my palette knife contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings at nikigulley.com.

Or, e-mail me with any inquiries at Niki Gulley.