Tag: Texas artist Niki Gulley

Painting Workshops Dallas

February 26, 2010

Afternoon Impressions
“Afternoon Impressions” by Niki Gulley
14″ x 11″ oil painting

I am so anxious for spring to be here, that I just had to get out of the studio yesterday and paint outdoors. Pretending that winter is actually over, it turned out to be a lovely afternoon for a few hours and I decided to set up at one of my favorite locations in Dallas, Turtle Creek.

While right now it’s still too early for the azaleas to be in bloom, I really love the peacefulness of the trickling water sounds from the creek, the intertwining branches in the tree limbs above, and the dappled shadows created from the sunlight peeking though them. I only had a short time so I had to capture the scene and light quickly!

If you’d also like to paint this beautiful part of Dallas, join me March 27th when I teach my next workshop, “Conquering Cabin Fever: Expand your painting into a whole new world outside the studio,” let me know. For more information, visit nikigulley.com/ng2/?page_id=13

Or e-mail me at Niki@NikiGulley.com.

Color Explosion Workshop with Niki Gulley

January 20, 2010

“Backyard Aromas” ©2010 by Niki Gulley
12″ x 24″ pastel

In this pastel I wanted to capture this beautiful lavender field, but so many artists paint lavender that I wanted to put a twist on the subject matter. Rather than recreate the realistic colors as I saw them, I thought it would be fun to see how far I could push my colors. I love the way complimentary colors vibrate when next to each so I chose oranges and yellows for the sky and sand in between the rows since they are opposite of the blues and purples of the lavender on the color wheel. I love the energy and color contrasts of the finished painting!

On Jan. 30th, I’ll be teaching an all day workshop at my studio, “Color Explosion,” where we’ll cover color theory and meaning so that you can use color with confidence. Registration deadline is this Friday, Jan. 22nd, and I have just a few spots left. Let me know if you have any questions or would like to participate in the workshop. For more information, e-mail me at Niki@NikiGulley.com or visit nikigulley.com/ng2/?page_id=13.

Textured Aspen Oil Sketch

January 3, 2010
7″ x 5″ oil painting by Niki Gulley
Another chunky sculpted oil painting with 1/4 inch thick paint.

E-mail me for more information about this painting or other similar chunky oil sketches at Niki@NikiGulley.com.

Chunky Birch Oil Painting

December 31, 2009

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Here is a new chunky oil sketch in which I’m playing around with colors and extremely thick oil paint.

E-mail me for more information at <a href=”mailto:nikigulley@sbcglobal.net”>Niki@NikiGulley.com.</a>
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Crystal Mill – Colorado oil painting

December 23, 2009


“Crystal Mill” ©2009 Niki Gulley
14″ x 11″ oil painting

Another snow scene – this one was inspired from a trip to Colorado. I thought this setting, with the river and the snow and the old mill, looked like it came right out of a postcard. Just beautiful!

Babbling Brook oil painting

December 9, 2009

“Babbling Brook” ©2009 Niki Gulley
9″ x 12″ oil painting

This oil painting is also inspired by Colorado. I love how the fall leaves glow when back lit by the sunlight and the calmness I felt from the sound of the trickling water.

E-mail me for more information at Niki@NikiGulley.com.

Bluebonnet Oil Painting

November 30, 2009

“April Blooms V” • 7″ x 5″
Bluebonnet oil painting by Niki Gulley

With these bluebonnets I wanted to create a sense of depth – almost how a photographer uses selective focus, to really show off the bluebonnets by making the background of Indian Paintbrush blurry.

Our Texas Artists’ Show at the Dutch Art Gallery in Dallas is down to its last two weeks. I hope you can stop by and see this bluebonnet painting and all of the other talented artists’ works before the exhibition is finished.

If you have any questions, feel free to e-mail me at niki@nikigulley.com.

New Aspen and Birch Paintings

November 21, 2009

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In this piece I wanted you to be able to feel the breeze rustling through the aspen and maple leaves on a beautiful crisp autumn day. I’ve created a sense of texture in the aspen trunks, too, by working with extremely thick paint and a palette knife.

<div style=”text-align: center;”>For more information in this painting, e-mail me at <a href=”mailto:nikigulley@sbcglobal.net”>Niki@NikiGulley.com.</a>

Sunflower Oil Painting by Niki Gulley

November 19, 2009

“Sunny Thoughts II” ©2009 Niki Gulley 12″ x 12″ oil painting

I had so much fun painting the chunky sunflower oil painting the other day, I had to paint another one with lots of thick gooey oil paint and a palette knife. I’ll be showing this painting and several other new chunky oil paintings this weekend at the Winter Art Mart at the Bath House Cultural Center in Dallas. I hope you can stop by!

White Rock Sunset II

November 10, 2009

“White Rock Sunset II” ©2009 Niki Gulley oil painting • 7″ x 5″

Another beautiful sunset over White Rock Lake in Dallas. I feel very fortunate in an otherwise concrete city to have this lovely slice of nature practically out our backdoor. I think being out in nature helps rejuvenate our spirit from time to time – I know it does for me! I hope you can visit me at the Lakewood Market this weekend. For more information, e-mail me at niki@nikigulley.com or visit lecpta.org/lakewoodhomefestival/MarketCafe/MarketCafe.htm.

Lakewood Home Festival Market
Sat. Nov. 14th from 10am – 5pm
Sun. Nov. 15th from 11am – 5pm
The Lakewood Elementary School
3000 Hillbrook Dr. • Dallas