wildflower painting

Painting Rhododendrons on Roan Mountain by Asheville Artist Niki Gulley

December 29, 2025

SOLD • 30″ x 48″ textured acrylic painting on canvas

Just Sold! This summer we hiked the Appalachian Trail along Carver’s Gap to see the breathtaking Rhododendrons blooming along Roan Mountain. Not only were the flowers spectacular, bursting with every shade of red from magenta and pink to tangerine orange, but the mountain views were so inspiring. On one side you could see for miles into Tennessee and on the other side ridge after ridge of North Carolina. While the hike started out fairly clear, the clouds started to roll in as we climbed higher. But, I loved how that made the fog start dancing along the blue ridge peaks. Luckily, I got some good photographs of the scene before we were doused in rain and had to turn back. I hope you enjoy the peace and beauty as you escape into this gorgeous hike!

For details on more of wildflower or North Carolina paintings, please e-mail Niki Gulley.

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

“Flowering Currents” Desert Landscape Painting by Niki Gulley

December 17, 2024

SOLD • 24” x 30″ textured mixed media painting

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

Just Sold! On a visit to New Mexico, we were greeted to cheerful wildflowers blossoming, adding pops of joy and sunshine to the desert scenery. Repeating patterns and waves of color create a harmony within the painting, while rendering the blooms and their surroundings abstractly plays with taking a traditional subject matter and showing it in a contemporary way.

To purchase or for more information, visit nikigulley.com/flowering-currents/.

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

Or, take a look at my website at NikiGulley.com to see more of my contemporary landscape paintings.

Abstract Poppy Field Painting by Niki Gulley

December 13, 2024

30” x 40″ textured mixed media painting

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

I absolutely love it when I come across a whole field of wildflowers – there is something about the transformation of a single dainty flower into a dense explosion of color that inspires awe and delights your senses. I liked how these rows of poppies and earth beneath them created a gentle harmony, inviting you to wander into the distance, getting lost in the moment. Full of color and hope, may “Flowering Currents” transport you to a happy serene place.

To purchase “Flowering Currents IV,” please visit the Good Art Company Gallery in Fredericksburg, TX at https://www.goodartcompany.com/niki-gulley.

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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.

Plein Air Painting in New York with Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

October 1, 2024

9″ x 12″ textured acrylic painting on canvas panel

Today was a gorgeous day for painting in New York. 73 degrees!!! I loved these colorful wildflowers framing this country road. I hope this one transports you to a simpler, peaceful place.

E-mail – Niki Gulley.

To see more of my travel paintings, please visit NikiGulley.com

Commissioned Mountain Glory Painting by Niki Gulley

February 21, 2024

SOLD • 24″ x 12″ textured acrylic painting

Through the pine tree window, Colorado’s splendor unfolds before you as columbine and wildflowers line your journey. Contrasting textures of running paint and thick palette knife strokes create extreme dimension, connecting background to foreground, beckoning you onward and bringing the scene to life. May you relish this peaceful odyssey while soaking in the beauty of your surroundings and enjoying the rhythms of mother nature.
 
Sold and shipped to Madison, WI! 
It makes me so happy when my collectors are in love with their new commissioned paintings.

Please check out my website at NikiGulley.com, NikiGulley.com to see more of my impressionistic palette knife paintings.

E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on her contemporary floral paintings.

“Bursts of Color V” Textured Wildflower Painting by Texas Artist Niki Gulley

April 21, 2022

12″ x 12″ textured mixed media painting
Painted on 1.5″ gallery wrap canvas with the painting continuing around the edges.

Here is the fifth piece in my small meditation series. Full of mystery, hope and energy, Imay this Texas bluebonnet scene bring yo peace and joy.. Created with palette knife and loaded with texture, this painting really jumps off the canvas in person.

Close up texture detail:

To purchase this painting, go to nikigulley.com/bursts-of-color-v/.

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Or, if you’d like to see this painting and more of my contemporary florals and palette knife landscape paintings, please stop by my exhibit at Southlake’s Art in the Square this weekend.

Art in the Square

Booth #SN2D

Southlake, TX

April 22 (Friday) 4pm – 9pm

April 23 (Saturday) 10am – 9pm

April 24 (Sunday) 11am – 6pm

http://www.artinthesquare.com

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

E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on my Texas inspired textured paintings.

“Flowering Currents” Desert Landscape Painting by Niki Gulley

March 7, 2022

SOLD • 20” x 30″ textured mixed media painting

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

Just Sold! In this painting, I wanted to capture the rhythm, color, and density of the desert’s vibrant wildflowers flowing along its rocky terrain. Repeating patterns and waves of color create a harmony within the painting, while making sure not to over blend my thick strokes allows you to see the marks and feel the energy found in nature.

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.

“Flowering Currents” Desert Landscape Painting by Niki Gulley

March 3, 2022

24” x 30″ textured mixed media painting

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

On a visit to New Mexico, we were greeted to cheerful wildflowers blossoming, adding pops of joy and sunshine to the desert scenery. Repeating patterns and waves of color create a harmony within the painting, while rendering the blooms and their surroundings abstractly plays with taking a traditional subject matter and showing it in a contemporary way.

To purchase or for more information, visit nikigulley.com/flowering-currents/.

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

Or, take a look at my website at NikiGulley.com to see more of my contemporary landscape paintings.

New Abstract Poppy Field Painting by Niki Gulley

March 2, 2022

30” x 40″ textured mixed media painting

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

If you’d like to see more details about this painting or add it to your art collection, go to https://www.nikigulley.com/flowering-currents-iv/.

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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 Contemporary Wildflower Painting by Texas Artist Niki Gulley

February 17, 2022

12″ x 12″ textured mixed media painting
Painted on 1.5″ gallery wrap canvas with the painting continuing around the edges.

I hope my new 12″ x 12″ textured paintings bring joy, color and energy to your day! These paintings look great hung alone or in a grouping.

Close up texture detail:

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

E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on my Texas inspired textured paintings.