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New “Passage of Our Ancestors” Palette Knife Painting by Niki Gulley

November 22, 2023

28″ x 16″ textured mixed media painting on canvas

In “Passage of Our Ancestors,” I was remembering when we visited the catacombs in Paris. Miles of bones all stacked on top of one another had quite the profound overwhelming effect on me. What if there was a way to flip that underground darkness into a celebration of life and death? Hispanic culture embraces the Day of the Dead, so why couldn’t I?see these lives lost in a diffrent light? Sorting through my photos, I was drawn to this section where the heads were arrranged in the shape of the cross. Femurs, tibias, etc. are stacked all around them, which I just hinted at in my painting. Painting the skulls in colorful technicolor starts to flip the narrative to a celebration of these precious souls. But, what I’m really looking forward to is hearing your interpretation.

E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on “Passage of Our Ancestors.”

Or, to see more of my textured palette knife paintings, please visit nikigulley.com.

“Woodland Adventure” Palette Knife Aspen Tree Painting by Niki Gulley

November 14, 2023

18″ x 24″” textured oil painting on board

I find being immersed in nature can have such an uplifting effect, and I wanted to share that feeling with you in Woodland Adventure. I chose pure, intense reds and yellows contrasted against autumn greens to create a fall forest that vibrates with color and energy. I placed the vivid foliage in diagonal sweeping shapes to create a sense of movement, so that you can feel the wind gently rustling the leaves and causing them to dance on a beautiful fall day.

To purchase this highly textured oil painting, go to https://www.nikigulley.com/woodland-adventure/.

E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on my aspen and birch paintings.

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

“Cacophony” Textured Autumn Aspen Painting Niki Gulley

November 13, 2023

30” x 30″ textured mixed media painting

on 1.5″ wrap around canvas with the painting continuing around the edges

Enjoying the concert of aspen leaves rustling in the breeze and the beauty of fall ablaze with color, I felt invigorated as I began painting this aspen forest. The setting was so mesmerizing and rejuvenating that I wanted to communicate that joyful feeling of discovery. Filling the canvas with energetic staccato strokes and bold colors, in addition to gently arching the tree trunks reaching towards the sky, all add to that uplifting feeling of being immersed in nature’s symphony.

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For more details and to purchase “Cacophony,” visit https://ao5gallery.com/collections/niki-gulley.

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.

Experience Asheville’s Gorgeous Fall Foliage in Niki Gulley’s Paintings

November 8, 2023

Just WOW!!! Our timing in Asheville was perfect. Gorgeous peak color and ideal 70 degree days. The view from our campsite was spectacular and I had to capture those autumn hues before they were gone. Especially since the leaves were falling into my paint as soon as I mixed the next color. I hope you can feel pure joy and energy in this one! And, there may be a little extra real leaf texture as a bonus.

To see a video about this painting, check out https://www.instagram.com/p/CzBw2bNOy_9/.

20″ x 30″ textured acrylic painting on canvas

(Retail value – $2,900 unframed)

• Fall Foliage Freedom Tour special – $2,000 unframed includes shipping

To purchase, go to https://www.nikigulley.com/fall-folage-freedom-tour.

Shipments won’t go out until November when we are back home in Dallas. Thank you for your patience.

Please follow along on our Fall Foliage Freedom Tour at:

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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.

Take a Leisurely Drive through Beautiful Fall Foliage with Artist Niki Gulley

November 7, 2023

The fall foliage along the Blue Ridge Parkway outside of Asheville was incredible! One day of painting wasn’t enough, so we returned today to capture more of its beauty to share with you. Loaded with texture and color, I hope you enjoy this joyful journey through this autumn wonderland.

To see a video of the area as I was painting, check out https://www.instagram.com/p/Cy3OOOBuXty/.

20″ x 30″ textured acrylic painting on canvas

(Retail value – $2,900 unframed)

• Fall Foliage Freedom Tour special – $2,000 unframed includes shipping

To purchase, go to https://www.nikigulley.com/fall-folage-freedom-tour.

Shipments won’t go out until November when we are back home in Dallas. Thank you for your patience.

Please follow along on our Fall Foliage Freedom Tour at:

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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 Palette Knife Waterfall Painting by Impressionist Niki Gulley

November 6, 2023

So many waterfalls. So little time! Since this one is a shorter hike – just 100 steps down and then we merely had to climb over and balance on some slippery rocks, this was my painting spot! Listen to the cathartic rhythm of those rushing falls. Enjoy your escape with us to the mountains.

If you’d like to see a video and hear the rushing sounds of Looking Glass Falls, visit https://www.instagram.com/p/Cy56cAKufbJ/.

24″ x 18″ textured acrylic painting on canvas panel

(Retail value – $1,900 unframed)

• Fall Foliage Freedom Tour special – $1,200 unframed includes shipping

To purchase, go to https://www.nikigulley.com/fall-folage-freedom-tour.

Shipments won’t go out until November when we are back home in Dallas. Thank you for your patience.

Please follow along on our Fall Foliage Freedom Tour at:

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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.

Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley Paints Vibrant Fall Foliage

November 3, 2023

Today we are touring the Blue Ridge Parkway and Pisgah Forest outside of Asheville, NC. WOW!!!! The fall colors are amazing! I am in my happy place with inspiration at every turn. We finally found a large enough spot to pull over and park the RV so I could paint this gorgeous view. Hope you enjoy the scenery and escape as much as we did!

To see a video of the area as I was painting, check out https://www.instagram.com/p/CyyIZQ4Olse/.

20″ x 30″ textured acrylic painting on canvas

(Retail value – $2,900 unframed)

• Fall Foliage Freedom Tour special – $2,000 unframed includes shipping

To purchase, go to https://www.nikigulley.com/fall-folage-freedom-tour.

Shipments won’t go out until November when we are back home in Dallas. Thank you for your patience.

Please follow along on our Fall Foliage Freedom Tour at:

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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.

“Scenic Byway” Palette Knife Oil Painting from New Mexico by Niki Gulley

November 2, 2023

SOLD • 20″ x 10″ textured oil painting on canvas

Just sold through The Good Art Company Gallery! Painted just outside of Santa Fe, the fall colors in were gorgeous! We arrived shortly after sunrise to capture the best light of the day, but unfortunately the temperature was starting out near 32 degrees. Luckily the temperatures rose quickly as the morning wore on, I was able to shed my parka and winter gear, and it ended up being a beautiful day. I hope you, too, enjoy a leisurely drive through the beautiful autumn scenery of New Mexico.

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E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on my Southwest textured oil paintings.

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

New Contemporary Impressionistic Ocean Painting by Niki Gulley

October 30, 2023

I love everything about going to the beach. I love gazing into the endless horizon while listening to the rhythmic sounds of waves crashing against the shore. I love feeling the warmth of the sun against my skin while the cool sand squishes between my toes. And, I love how all of my cares disappear and I feel completely at peace engulfed in the moment.

So, getting to paint along the shoreline is almost as close as it gets to perfection! I hope you, too, can feel the joy and serenity of gazing at the ocean in this piece.

5″ x 7″ textured acrylic painting on panel

(Retail value – $350 unframed)

• Fall Foliage Freedom Tour special – $165 unframed includes shipping

To purchase, go to https://www.nikigulley.com/reflecting-fall/.

Shipments won’t go out until November when we are back home in Dallas. Thank you for your patience.

Please follow along on our Fall Foliage Freedom Tour at:

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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.

Palette Knife Abstract Seascape Painting by Artist Niki Gulley

October 27, 2023

We’re taking a break from fall foliage to soak up some warmth and sunshine along North Carolina’s Outer Banks coast. Listen to those rhythmic ocean waves! Talk about relaxing and just what the doctor ordered. Letting the sounds guide me and going with the flow of the moment, I left this one loose with abstract passages. I hope you can feel the joy and energy in this painting, and escape with me.

To see a video of this painting and location, visit https://www.instagram.com/p/Cyn0LbiOUhw/.

24″ x 24″ textured acrylic painting on canvas

(Retail value – $2,900 unframed)

• Fall Foliage Freedom Tour special – $2,000 unframed includes shipping

To purchase, go to https://www.nikigulley.com/fall-folage-freedom-tour.

Shipments won’t go out until November when we are back home in Dallas. Thank you for your patience.

Please follow along on our Fall Foliage Freedom Tour at:

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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.