Niki Gulley paintings

“Soaring Dreams II” by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

November 6, 2020

textured oil painting on canvas • 34″ x 34″

In this painting I wanted you to feel that child-like wonder of staring up into the treetops and heavens above. Choosing uplifting golds and reds contrasted against a lavender-blue sky with gentle clouds drifting by, I’ve arranged the aspens in a circular pattern to give you a sense of laying on the ground, surrounded by the forest. Using diagonal leading lines with the tree trunks and limbs, your eye gazes into the focal point where all of the elements come together. Meanwhile, utilizing thick, curving paint strokes adds to that joyful, playful feeling of hope and discovery.

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“Standing Witness” Palette Knife Aspen Painting by Niki Gulley

October 15, 2020

“Standing Witness”©2020 Niki Gulley
16″ x 20″ textured oil painting

Recently, we visited Santa Fe and to escape the heat we ventured up the Santo de Cristo mountains to cool down among the beautiful, refreshing aspen trees. I was attracted to this grove in particular with their beautiful textured white bark and their proximity and angles to each other. I decided to include the sentinels behind, also, to give you a sense of being surrounded by the peaceful forest. Dappled light casts diagonal shadows and causes the grasses to dance and sparkle. I hope you can feel the serenity of this rejuvenating place.

Close up texture detail:

I’m excited to have been invited to exhibit at Studio Seven Arts in Pleasanton, CA. If you’d like to see or find out more details about Standing Witness, please check them out:

Studio Seven Arts Gallery

400 Main Street

Pleasanton, CA

StudioSevenArts.com

E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on my birch and aspen tree oil paintings.

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

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New “Meandering Journey” Palette Knife Aspen Tree Painting by Niki Gulley

October 14, 2020

“Meandering Journey”

16″ x 20″ textured oil by Niki Gulley

Recently, we visited Santa Fe and to escape the heat we ventured up the Santo de Cristo mountains to cool down amongst the beautiful, refreshing aspen trees. I was drawn to this meandering path leading through the aspens with its dappled light creating such gorgeous shadows. Having fun capturing all of the different textures with palette knife from the lush grasses to the feathery wildflowers to the peeling bark on the aspen trees, I set out to recreate the peace and beauty of this forest. I hope you, too, can feel the serenity of this rejuvenating place and enjoy an uplifting walk in the woods.

I’m excited to have been invited to exhibit at Studio Seven Arts in Pleasanton, CA. If you’d like to see or find out more details about Meandering Journey, please check them out:

Studio Seven Arts Gallery

400 Main Street

Pleasanton, CA

StudioSevenArts.com

E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on her palette knife aspen and birch tree paintings.

See NikiGulley.com to see more of her contemporary landscape paintings.

“Autumn Memories” Palette Knife Aspen Painting by Niki Gulley

October 7, 2020

36″ x 36″ texture oil painting

I painted Autumn Memories to bring back the serenity I feel while walking through the woods on a cool autumn day, being totally immersed in nature, and not a care in the world. I chose pure, intense reds and yellows contrasted against autumn grasses and pops of purple to create a fall forest that vibrates with color, energy and sound. I hope you are transported with me to this cathartic aspen forest!

I’m excited to have been invited to exhibit at Studio Seven Arts in Pleasanton, CA. If you’d like to see or find out more details about Autumn Memories, please check them out:

Studio Seven Arts Gallery

400 Main Street

Pleasanton, CA

StudioSevenArts.com

E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on my birch and aspen tree oil paintings.

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

NikiGulley.com

New “Melting Blue” Bluebonnet Painting by Texas Artist Niki Gulley

September 21, 2020

This is part of a new series of paintings that I am doing that incorporates a couple of different techniques, from thicker paint applied with palette knife along with drips and swirls. This gives the painting even more of a 3D feel that just comes alive and jumps off the page.

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New “Backyard Oasis” Textured Oil Painting by Impressionist Niki Gulley

August 31, 2020

14″ x 11″ textured oil painting 3/4″ gallery wrap canvas with the painting continuing around the edges

I have tried to make the most of my time at home this summer, so I have spent plenty of days painting in my garden. My plants have been a flowering explosion of color this year and I have loved every minute that I was able to revel in their beauty.

If you’re interested in purchasing this painting, just follow this link https://www.nikigulley.com/backyard-oasis/ .

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“Old Red” Barn Painting by Palette Knife Artist Niki Gulley

August 12, 2020

9″ x 12″ textured oil painting

Painted on location in Vermont, I wanted to capture the unique shape of this barn surrounded by all of fall’s glory. Working with palette knife, this painting is filled with color, texture and energy!

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“Into the Woods II” by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

August 11, 2020

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9″ x 12″ textured oil painting

Vermont Fall Foliage Art Trek with Niki Gulley and Scott Williams

Stowe, VT

Every day we were in New England, we’d drive through this gorgeous fall canopy. So one morning when the light was sparkling through the leaves, I decided to set my easel up along the road to capture its beauty and mystery. I loved the curve of the road beckoning you into the autumn glow. The dappled light also created a warmth leading your eye through the painting, onto the journey ahead.

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

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Textured Purple Clematis Painting by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

July 8, 2020

Daily Painting #53

10″ x 12″ Textured Oil on Panel

I liked the contrast of the cool purple in the flowers against the warm light of the textured wall behind them. Accentuating the circular design they were forming along with creating curving paint strokes, adds to a feeling of movement and energy, almost as if the petals are dancing in the breeze.

If you’re interested in purchasing this painting and seeing a close up of its thick texture, just follow this link https://www.nikigulley.com/clematis/.

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New Palette Knife Cheerful Sunflower Painting by Niki Gulley

July 7, 2020

Daily Painting #52

8″ x 8″ Textured Acrylic on Panel

Bring on the sun. No matter how many times sunflowers are my subject, I always see them differently and I am inspired once again.

If you’re interested in purchasing this painting and seeing a close up of its thick texture, just follow this link https://www.nikigulley.com/let-the-sun-shine-in-7/ .

Let the Sunshine In #1 pictured above in 3.5″ black frame. If interested in framing options, please e-mail me.

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