Texas artist Niki Gulley

Plein Air Painting Texas Bluebonnets and Wildflowers with Niki Gulley

May 14, 2025

12″ x 16″ textured acrylic painting on canvas panel

Recently I found this prolific patch of bluebonnets and Indian Paintbrush at Lake Bardwell in Ennis, TX, and I had to capture all of those beautiful blooms before they were gone. This morning started out slightly overcast, and the sun kept peeking in and out of the clouds, creating a soft glow to everything it touched. I wanted to capture that magical light illuminating the lake and accentuating the rows of wildflowers along the hill. It was such a peaceful spot and I wanted that emotion to come through, too. I hope you can feel the joy and tranquility of springtime with the wildflowers abloom in the Texas!

For more details on “Springtime at the Lake” and my other bluebonnet paintings, please e-mail Niki Gulley.

Or, check out my website at nikigulley.com to see more of my contemporary landscape palette knife paintings.

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

For more information on my palette floral paintings, please e-mail Niki Gulley.

New Commissioned Rose Painting by Impressionist Niki Gulley

May 5, 2025

SOLD • 16″ x 16″ Textured Mixed Media on Canvas

Just shipped! I was so pleased when my collector reached out to me and asked me to create a special painting for her to coordinate and hang together with a previous painting that she was enjoying from me. I had just the reference in mind, too! These roes from my backyard were bringing so much color and joy to our spring, that I knew they would do the same for this homeowner. And, that was the best feeling when she let me know how much she loved this painting and how perfectly it complimented her collection.

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

For more information on my large floral paintings, please e-mail Niki Gulley.

New Texas Bluebonnet Landscape by Contemporary Impressionistic Niki Gulley

April 10, 2025

48″ x 60″ textured acrylic painting on wrap around canvas

Oh the beauty of driving through Texas in April! Waves of prolific bluebonnets, Indian paintbrush and assorted wildflowers lead you to a vanishing point just over the horizon. Where will your journey take you next? Gorgeous billowing clouds fill the sky with movement and softened light. Surprising pops of color invite your eyes to dance around the canvas, feeling the excitement of the moment. As large as life, may you immerse yourself and get lost in the joy and energy of springtime in the hill country!

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For more details on my other Texas paintings, please e-mail Niki Gulley.

Or, check out my website at nikigulley.com to see more of my contemporary landscape palette knife paintings.

New “Sapphire Symphony” Large Texas Bluebonnet Painting by Niki Gulley

April 7, 2025

48″ x 60″ textured acrylic painting on wrap around canvas

My labor of love this past month! With the canvas as wide as I am tall, and so many ups and downs my step ladder painting it, this one was quite the workout. But, it was important for me to completely immerse you in the energy found amongst nature. This painting is best seen in person so that you can step into this life-size canvas and feel our Texas’ landscape’s beauty yourself.

I made sure to not over blend my thick strokes so that you could see the marks and feel the vivacity found in nature. Repeating patterns and waves of color create a harmony within the painting. Rendering the bluebonnets and wildflowers along with their surroundings loosely plays with taking a traditional subject matter and putting a new twist on it. Voluminous and dramatic clouds surround your journey into this uplifting symphonic expression of peace and hope.

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For more details on my other Texas paintings, please e-mail Niki Gulley.

Or, check out my website at nikigulley.com to see more of my contemporary landscape palette knife paintings.

“Morning in Paradise” Palette Knife Seashore painting by Niki Gulley

March 19, 2025

9″ x 12″ textured oil painting

I wanted this painting to be about the power of the ocean to lift your spirits. Painting this piece on location, I strove to capture the sparkle the sun cast across the turquoise waters as it slowly rose above the horizon. Creating bobbing diamonds of sparkling light across the surface was truly mesmerizing to watch.

Visit my website at NikiGulley.com to see more of my contemporary landscape palette knife paintings.

Or e-mail me for more information at [email protected].

“Symphonic Expressions” Large Abstract Texas Painting by Niki Gulley

March 12, 2025

SOLD • 48″ x 60″ textured acrylic painting on wrap around canvas

Moving cross-country with two art studios worth of supplies is… interesting! ? Found paint tubes in places I didn’t even know existed.

So glad we could deliver this 48″ x 60″ to my collector’s home in Dallas before we left. One less big painting to move!

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For more details on my other Texas paintings, please e-mail Niki Gulley.

Or, check out my website at nikigulley.com to see more of my contemporary landscape palette knife paintings.

“Arms to Heaven” Vibrant Fall Foliage Painting by Asheville Artist Niki Gulley

March 5, 2025

30″ x 30″ textured mixed media painting on 1.5″ deep canvas with the painting wrapping around the edges

Color hunting in nature’s gallery ? These are the hues that make my heart sing when I look up through the autumn trees:

? Autumn Flame Red – like the first blush of fall

? Aspen Gold – capturing the sun’s dance through leaves

? Sky Azure – peeking through the canopy

? Birch White – nature’s perfect highlight

Every palette tells a story – this one speaks of looking up through the trees on a perfect autumn day. Which color captures your attention first? ?

To purchase, visit https://www.nikigulley.com/arms-to-heaven/.

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 landscape paintings.

New Textured Bluebonnet and Texas Wildflower Paintings by Palette Knife Artist Niki Gulley

February 26, 2025

“Petal Poetry I”

SOLD • 12″ x 16″ sculpted, highly textured acrylic painting on panel

Just Sold! With such a rich kaleidoscope of hues from the Texas wildflowers, I am like a kid in a candy store every time I go out. The interplay of color between the Indian Paintbrush, Bluebonnets and assorted other wildflowers allows me to stretch the spectrum in this natural palette.

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

Please e-mail Niki Gulley for options and details.

Palette Knife Artist Niki Gulley Paints Joyful Sunflower Paintings

February 24, 2025

Bring on the sun. No matter how many times sunflowers are my subject, I always see them differently and I am inspired once again. May these beauties bring joy and sunshine to your home!

“Petal Poetry VIII”

5” x 5” sculpted, highly textured acrylic painting on panel

Unframed – $350 through 2/23 $250

Framed – $450 through 2/23 $350

This piece looks great hung individually or paired with a complimentary floral landscape in the series.
If you are interested in details, please email [email protected] or go to https://www.nikigulley.com/petal-poetry-viii/.
Close up detail –

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

Please e-mail Niki Gulley for options and details.

Palette Knife Artist Niki Gulley Paints Joyful Sunflower Paintings

February 21, 2025

Bring on the sun. No matter how many times sunflowers are my subject, I always see them differently and I am inspired once again. May these beauties bring joy and sunshine to your home!

“Petal Poetry VIII”

5” x 5” sculpted, highly textured acrylic painting on panel

Unframed – $350 through 2/23 $250

Framed – $450 through 2/23 $350

This piece looks great hung individually or paired with a complimentary floral landscape in the series.
If you are interested in details, please email [email protected] or go to https://www.nikigulley.com/petal-poetry-viii/.
Close up detail –

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

Please e-mail Niki Gulley for options and details.