Niki Gulley paintings

A Great Cause! Help relief efforts with Artists of Lahaina auction 9/15

September 13, 2023

11” x 14” oil painting on canvas panel

In support of Lahaina’s efforts to rebuild, Artists of Lahaina has been organizing an auction of original artwork by artists from all over the world. With about 1,000 works of art donated, the auction is nearing a total value of $1 million. All auction proceeds will go to a partner nonprofit that is helping displaced families heal after the fire, and enabling artists to stay in the community and play a role in its recovery.

Bidding starts Sept 15th at https://www.artistsforlahaina.com/.

I am so glad that I had this painting of these gorgeous orchids blooming in Hawaii and could donate to this important cause!

If you’d like to bid on “Tropical Orchids,” follow https://artistslahaina.betterworld.org/auctions/gallery-3/items/tropical-orchids-niki-gully.

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If you’d like to see more of my palette knife landscape paintings, visit nikigulley.com.

Or, e-mail me with any inquiries about my sunflower and contemporary floral paintings at Niki Gulley.

Texas Artist Niki Gulley Paints Sunflowers Filled with Joy

September 12, 2023

Just Sold! Yeah! The weather is finally dipping below 100º so I am taking full advantage of the momentary cooler weather, and capturing another batch of sunflowers in my garden before they’re done for the season. Enjoy!

If you’d like to see more of my palette knife landscape paintings, visit nikigulley.com.

Or, e-mail me with any inquiries about my sunflower and contemporary floral paintings at Niki Gulley.

New Uplifting Sunflower Painting by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

September 6, 2023

Just Sold! I kept procrastinating because of our 106 degree heat, but everyday when I’d look out the window, the sunflowers in my garden would be calling me! So, I finally gave in this week, set the alarm for 6 am (which Scott dearly loved) and started painting at first light and the coolest part of the day at 88 degrees. It was worth it! The golden beauties are just so cheerful and colorful, that I almost got so lost in the process of capturing them that I forgot about the sweltering discomfort – almost!

I hope they can bring some joy and sunshine to your day, too!
 

If you’d like to see more of my palette knife landscape paintings, visit nikigulley.com.

Or, e-mail me with any inquiries about my sunflower and contemporary floral paintings at Niki Gulley.

New “Playtime” Palette Knife Painting by Niki Gulley

September 5, 2023

12″ x 9″ textured acrylic painting on canvas

Filled with whimsy and movement, I hope “Playtime” captures the memories of swinging from sturdy branches on a lazy summer day. Using staccato strokes, adds to the energy of the moment while fun pops of color build excitement. Not a care in the world, I hope you can feel the joy as you fly high and soar on a dream.

To view more of my palette knife impressionist landscape paintings, check out nikigulley.com.

Or, e-mail me at Niki Gulley for more information.

Textured Hollyhocks Painting by Texas Artist Niki Gulley

September 4, 2023

12″ x 9” textured acrylic painting on canvas panel

What was I saying about not getting enough blue? Today, my friend and talented artist, Sheri Jones, and I decided to paint another beautiful blue craftsman home as part of the “Paint Historic Waxahachie.” But this time I wanted the emphasis on their gorgeous hollyhock garden! The flowers were such a beautiful shade of pale cream with the sun creating blush and golden accents. The homeowner was so welcoming and took such pride in her yard that I was really glad I chose this location, too. What a fun afternoon!

Visit my website at NikiGulley.com to see more of my contemporary architectural and garden paintings.

And, for more information on my palette knife impressionistic landscape paintings, please e-mail me at Niki Gulley.

Painting Yuccas Blooming in Texas by Palette Knife Artist Niki Gulley

September 1, 2023

7″ x 5” textured acrylic painting on canvas panel • framed in black

Continuing to “Paint Historic Waxahachie,” that afternoon we only had a little time left to paint in the day, so we chose to capture this blue home and beautiful yuccas planted in front of it. After painting so much pink, now I couldn’t get enough of painting blue! The contrast in the reds and azures were so fun and cheerful that I had to capture that uplifting pop of color.

Visit my website at NikiGulley.com to see more of my contemporary architectural and floral paintings.

And, for more information on my palette knife landscape paintings, please e-mail me at Niki Gulley.

New “Beauty in Blue” English Garden Painting by Impressionist Niki Gulley

August 31, 2023

SOLD • 12″ x 16” textured acrylic painting on canvas panel

Just sold! So, today I broke my earlier pattern in the “Paint Historic Waxahachie” contest and started painting blue. I just adored this azure blue craftsman home surrounded by its beautiful garden. The homeowner was so welcoming and took such pride in his yard, that I wanted to honor that in my painting. The rose trellis and dappled lit entry were so inviting, that I wanted to capture that feeling, almost like the setting was giving you a warm, welcoming hug.

Visit my website at NikiGulley.com to see more of my contemporary architectural paintings.

And, for more information on my textured impressionistic paintings, please e-mail me at Niki Gulley.

Texas Artist Niki Gulley Paints Historic Waxahachie

August 30, 2023

8″ x 10” textured acrylic painting on canvas panel

Can you really get too much pink??? After painting my first blush Victorian home in Waxahachie the previous week, I just had to capture another one today. This 1800’s beauty was decorated in pink, pink, and more pink! So whimsical and fun, I just had to feature these kitschy flamingos and all of the rosy glory surrounding them.

For a brand new challenge this spring, I registered for Paint Historic Waxahachie, a plein air painting competition hosted in the town of Waxahachie about an hour south of Dallas. Basically, over the course of a few weeks, our assignment was to complete paintings on location anywhere in the city limits. Filled with beautiful historic homes, I was attracted to the detailed craftsmanship and architecture. Each homeowner had taken great care in decorating their porches and yards to create a warm welcome, and I wanted to capture that beauty and pride in my paintings.

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 architectural paintings.

New “Pretty in Pink” Victorian Home Painting by Dallas Artist Niki Gulley

August 29, 2023

9″ x 12” textured acrylic painting on canvas panel

For a brand new challenge this spring, I registered for Paint Historic Waxahachie, a plein air painting competition hosted in the town of Waxahachie about an hour south of Dallas. Basically, over the course of a few weeks, our assignment was to complete paintings on location anywhere in the city limits. Filled with beautiful homes built in the late 1800s, I was attracted to the detailed craftsmanship and historic architecture. Each homeowner had taken great care in decorating their porches and yards to create a warm welcome, and I wanted to capture that beauty and pride in my paintings.

Here you can see this beautiful pink Victorian surrounded by more beautiful rose and scarlet blooms. I loved the play of complimentary colors, even down to the green detailing and scrollwork on the house.

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

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

Texas Artist Niki Gulley Painting Spring Wildflowers

August 28, 2023

12″ x 12” textured acrylic painting on canvas panel

This spring I was invited to paint on this beautiful ranch south of Dallas. I loved the contrast of the red barn doors against the sea of blue wildflowers and the azure skies above. Full of texture and character, I wanted to capture its essence on that beautiful spring day. While the air was still crisp, the sun was warming the ground, causing the foreground to glow and welcoming in spring.

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

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