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“Blind Light” Dallas pastel by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley
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Blind Light, Dallas West End – pastel – 12″ x 18″ © Niki GulleyAnother one of my adventures to the Dallas West End brought me to this scene. The light patterns and the lone guy walking away drew me in. I really like the way the colors fade in the distance. The leading lines put you right on the street. E-mail me at Niki@NikiGulley.com for more information about “Blind Light”
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Please visit my website at NikiGulley.com to see more of my pastels and oil paintings of contemporary art. Or plan to attend this upcoming tour:
White Rock Artists Studio Tour
Sat. Oct. 11 • 10am – 5pm
Sun. Oct. 12 • 10am – 5pm
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“Shift Change” Dallas Landry’s Seafood, pastel by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley
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“Shift Change, Dallas West End – Pastel 12″X18” © Niki Gulley
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“Lucky’s Cafe”, a long time Dallas diner, pastel by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley
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“Lucky’s Cafe” Dallas, TX – pastel 12″X18″ © Niki Gulley |
Every once and a while, it’s nice to share a little home-town spirit. Coming from Dallas, I thought it would be nice to capture a local favorite, Lucky’s Cafe, on Oaklawn Ave. Even outside, you can feel the energy that emanates from within and cuts through the heavy blanket of night.
“Dining al Fresco” Venice pastel by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley
Dining al Fresco, Venice – 12″X18″ Pastel ©2014 Niki Gulley |
“A Pause in Time” Venice pastel by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley
“Bon Appetito” Venice pastel by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley
Pastel 24” x 36”
For more information on “Bon Appetito,” please e-mail Niki Gulley.
“Destination Unknown” New Palette Knife Aspen painting
Painting in Venice with Niki Gulley
Pastel 24” x 36”
On my first trip to Europe, my husband wanted to take me to Venice since it was one of his favorite cities, and I fell in love with almost everything about it. The timeless quality created by living on canals free of cars, the history in the architecture and even the cobbled walkways, the beauty of the scenery and the magical quality created by the light to name just a few of my favorite things. I love how food and meals play such an important role in Italian culture – a time to slow down and enjoy friendships while savoring the locally grown cuisine and wines over the course of the evening. In this pastel I wanted to communicate all of those joyful feelings in addition to capturing the energy and romance of the city at night. Bon Appetito!