Niki Gulley paintings

“Autumn Concerto” Fall Foliage Palette Knife Painting by Niki Gulley

September 19, 2018

16″ x 20″ textured oil painting

After we finished teaching our New England Fall Foliage Art Trek, my husband, Scott Williams, and I stayed in beautiful Vermont for another week. Each day we ventured out to capture the beautiful fall foliage on canvas and film before its intensity faded.

I painted these colorful birch trees on location with the fall hues emerging in all of their glory. I loved this grove of trunks that twisted and turned, slicing bright white through the tangle of autumn leaves. Painted over several mornings, the air was crisp but the sun made for beautiful painting conditions that illuminated the subject and warmed the air. I hope you, too, can feel the thrill of being surrounded by nature on a perfect fall day.

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If you’re interested in joining us on one of upcoming Art Treks, please let us know. Spaces fill up quickly!

Cinque Terre and Lake Como, Italy – September 14 – 23 /2018

Fall in New England – Oct. 2018

Spain – May 2019

Ireland – Aug. 2019

Scotland – Aug. 2019

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

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

Day 4, Ireland Art Trek with Niki Gulley and Scott Williams

September 10, 2018

5″ x 7″ oil painting by Niki Gulley • SOLD

Day 4: Ireland ART TREK
Cliffs of Moher

Plein Air Painting and Photography Workshop with Niki Gulley and Scott Williams

Just sold! On the fourth morning of our Ireland Art Trek, we explored the exotic Cliffs of Moher. Unfortunately, we received some of that Irish sunshine and only got in a quick glimpse before the sideways rain and wind got the best of us. Rather than let a few raindrops stop us, I put my easel in my lap in the van and created this view of the cliffs in between storms. It turned out to be a great day! That night we dined again on a delicious seafood dinner at a cozy garden restaurant nearby.

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If you’re interested in joining us on one of upcoming Art Treks, please let us know. Spaces fill up quickly!

FULL – Tuscany, Italy – Sept 7-15, 2018

Cinque Terre and Lake Como, Italy – September 14 – 23 /2018

Fall in New England – Oct. 2018

Ireland – Aug. 2019

Scotland – Aug. 2019

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

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

“Visions of Blue III” Palette Knife Bluebonnet Painting by Texas Artist Niki Gulley

September 5, 2018

24″ x 12″ textured oil painting

I painted these Texas Bluebonnets and wildflowers with extremely thick oil paint and palette knives to achieve depth and texture. The resulting image comes to life and is loaded with color and energy. In this vertical wildflower series, I’ve framed the paintings in espresso floater frames so that you can still see the textured oil paint continuing around the edges of the canvas. These Texas wildflowers look great hung alone or in a grouping with the rest of the “Visions of Blue” series, too!

For more information on my “Visions of Blue” series and more of my Texas hill country landscape paintings, please see my new works at the Good Art Company Gallery in Fredericksburg, goodartcompany.com/gac/.***

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“Flowing Symmetry” Palette Knife Tulip Painting by Niki Gulley

September 3, 2018

SOLD • 12″ x 16″ textured oil painting

Just Sold! I painted these flowing tulips with extremely thick oil paint and palette knives to achieve depth and texture. The resulting image comes to life and is loaded with color, energy and movement.

To see more of Niki Gulley’s textured floral paintings, please check out NikiGulley.com,

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“Fall Majesty” Palette Knife Painting by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

August 31, 2018

SOLD • 16″ x 20″ textured oil painting

Just sold! Painted on location during our fall foliage tour, I was drawn to this beautiful mountain overlook with the autumn colors glowing in all of their glory. The brilliant golden aspen leaves contrasted against the cobalt violet hills in the distance, created an excitement and energy. The rainbow of foliage in-between also added to the joy of being surrounded by nature on a perfect October day.

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If you’re interested in joining us on one of upcoming Art Treks, please let us know. Spaces fill up quickly!

Cinque Terre and Lake Como, Italy – September 14 – 23 /2018

Fall in New England – Oct. 2018

Ireland – Aug. 2019

Scotland – Aug. 2019

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

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

“Looking Up II” Aspen Tree painting by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

August 27, 2018

SOLD • 24″ x 12″ textured oil on canvas

Just Sold! In this painting I wanted you to feel that child-like wonder of staring up in into the treetops and the heavens above. I chose vibrant, cheerful yellows and golds contrasted against a blue sky with the clouds drifting so that as you gaze overhead, you get the feeling of not having a care in the world. One large trunk in the foreground guides you and gives you a sense of size and perspective, while leading your eye upward. Arranging the aspens in a circular pattern heightened by thick, curving paint strokes, all add to that joyful, playful feeling of hope and discovery.

E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on her textured aspen and birch oil paintings.

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“Autumn Concerto III” Palette Knife Painting by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

August 24, 2018

SOLD • 12″ x16″ textured oil painting

Just Sold! Painted on location, I returned again to capture this beautiful birch grove. This time I pulled in even closer to concentrate on the light and shadows of the crisp, white trunks. Getting in tighter created more of an abstract composition and I could focus on the rhythm and harmony of the shapes of the branches and foliage, while also capturing the beautiful sounds of the leaves rustling to nature’s morning symphony.

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If you’re interested in joining us on one of upcoming Art Treks, please let us know. Spaces fill up quickly!

Cinque Terre and Lake Como, Italy – September 14 – 23 /2018

Fall in New England – Oct. 2018

Ireland – Aug. 2019

Scotland – Aug. 2019

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

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E-mail Niki Gulley with any questions.

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

“Soaring Dreams II” by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

August 22, 2018

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.

I’m I’m excited that “Soaring Dreams II” has been juried into Milan Gallery’s Discovery Show!

Juried Discovery Show

Milan Gallery

505 Houston St. Fort Worth, TX 76102 • 817-338-4278

To see more of my impressionist palette knife paintings, please visit NikiGulley.com.

If you have any questions about my aspen and birch tree paintings, please e-mail Niki Gulley.

“Under the Old Oak Tree” Texas Hill Country Painting by Niki Gulley

August 13, 2018

SOLD • 30″ x 40″ textured oil painting

Just Sold through the Good Art Company Gallery! Inspired by a trip to the hill country, I wanted you to feel the warmth and beauty on this perfect spring day while out for a leisurely drive among the bluebonnets and Texas wildflowers. I was drawn to this stately, gnarly live oak tree perched on a mound of bluebonnets, looking larger than life. The dramatic clouds behind it seemed to all be pointing at it, too, drawing even more attention to its beauty. I wanted to capture that feeling of drama and capture its spirit in my composition. Painted with thick oil paint and palette knives to achieve extreme texture, the resulting image comes to life and is loaded with color, movement and energy, just like the scenery which inspired it.

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

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

For more information on my Texas hill country landscape paintings, please see my new works at the Good Art Company Gallery in Fredericksburg, goodartcompany.com/gac/.

Just Sold – “April’s Palette” Texas Bluebonnet Oil Painting by Niki Gulley

August 10, 2018

SOLD • textured oil painting

Just Sold! Recently we loaded up the car and headed south to visit the Texas Hill Country to see the wildflowers in bloom. While not as prolific as some years, the thick patches we found did not disappoint. It’s so exciting to see a massive carpet of blue across our usually green hills, and I love how the bluebonnets signal that spring has arrived!After delivering new art to my gallery, The Good Art Company, in Fredericksburg we ventured north to the Willow City Loop to take in the breathtaking vistas and plethora of wildflowers that normally fill the landscape there. I was drawn to this abundant bluebonnet and wildflower patch contrasted against the dark tree trunk tangle in the background. Erecting my easel along the roadside, I set out to capture this colorful view, full of texture, energy and uplifting spring hues.

For information on my Texas bluebonnet and wildflower series and to see more of my Texas hill country landscape paintings, please check out NikiGulley.com or http://goodartcompany.com/gacart/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=25&sort=20a&page=1&zenid=417ih04llasuk7pl1h0qhj32k1.

E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on her palette knife contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings.