New “Memories of Sunshine” Palette Knife Sunflower Painting by Niki Gulley

October 12, 2016
“Memories of Sunshine” ©2016 Niki Gulley
SOLD • 30″ x 48″ textured oil painting on wrap around canvas
Just Sold! Memories of Sunshine is inspired from the beautiful sunflower fields we visited in Provence, France. The flowers seemed to stretch forever and the color explosion was out of this world! Back in my studio, I worked from a combination of photos, on-site sketches and memories. Painting the sunflowers full-sized in the foreground helps to bring them to life and hopefully transport you to this happy location. Including surprising pops of vivid color keeps your eye moving throughout the scene, seeing new things each time you look at it, and adds to the joyful feeling. 
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If you’d like more information or a brochure on one of our upcoming Plein Air Painting and Photography Workshops, please let me know. We have two spots left in our May 2017 Tuscany Art Trek and some room in our August 2017 Ireland trip. Also, in October we will be leading a group to Vermont during fall foliage.
For more details, e-mail Niki@NikiGulley.com or go to ArtTreks.org.

For more information on my textured sunflower and poppy paintings, please e-mail Niki Gulley.

Or, check out my website at: nikigulley.com.

New “Freedom” Palette Knife Oil Painting by Niki Gulley

October 10, 2016
“Freedom” ©2016 Niki Gulley
SOLD • 24″ x 48″ textured mixed media painting on wrap around canvas
Just Sold! Filled with whimsy and movement, I hope “Freedom” captures the joy of swinging from sturdy branches on a lazy summer day. Using swirling shapes and strokes, in addition to the circular composition, all help to create the energy of the moment while fun pops of color add to the excitement. Life-size bare feet swing toward you adding to the fun of the moment. Set against rolling hills with home in the distance, you can fly high and soar on a dream.If you are interested in a canvas print of “Freedom,” please e-mail me for details.

For more information on my contemporary impressionistic palette knife paintings, please e-mail Niki Gulley.

Or, check out my website at nikigulley.com.

New “Momentum” Palette Knife Painting by Niki Gulley

October 7, 2016
“Momentum” ©2016 Niki Gulley
24″ x 48″ textured mixed media painting on wrap around canvas
Remember the days of running through piles of raked leaves, hearing the sounds of soft crunching underfoot as leaves go flying all around? A beautiful kaleidoscope of reds, golds and oranges on a crisp fall day! I painted Momentum to bring back those memories of a carefree time and place, when life was simple and playing with friends and siblings was the highlight of your day. Painted with thick oil paint and palette knives, I’ve left staccato strokes and diagonal lines to add to the feeling of motion, joy and energy while the three dimensionality of the paint, bring the scene to life.
For more information on my contemporary impressionistic palette knife paintings, please e-mail Niki Gulley.

 
Or, check out my website at nikigulley.com.

New “Contentment” Palette Knife Painting by Niki Gulley

October 5, 2016
“Contentment” ©2016 Niki Gulley
30″ x 48″ textured mixed media painting on wrap around canvas
Festive, sun-filled blossoms dance in the gentle breeze, filling the field with sweet fragrance. White peaceful clouds drift by overhead as you breathe in the joy of the moment and bask in the sun’s warm rays, escaping into sweet thoughts and leaving the world behind. Painted with palette knife and tons of oil paint, this canvas is loaded with color, texture and joy!
For more information on my textured sunflower, lavender and poppy paintings, please e-mail Niki Gulley.

 
Or, check out my website at nikigulley.com.

“Painted Spring” New Bluebonnet oil painting by Texas Artist Niki Gulley

October 3, 2016
“Painted Spring” ©2016 Niki Gulley
SOLD • 24″ x 12″ textured oil painting
Just sold through my gallery, the Good Art Company, in Fredericksburg, TX! I painted these Texas Bluebonnets, Indian Paintbrush and Primrose with extremely thick oil paint and palette knives to achieve depth and texture. The resulting image comes to life and is loaded with color and energy. In this vertical wildflower series, I’ve framed the paintings in espresso floater frames so that you can still see the textured oil paint continuing around the edges of the canvas. These Texas wildflowers look great hung alone or in a grouping, too!

To see more of Niki Gulley’s textured landscape paintings please check out NikiGulley.com,
E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on her Texas bluebonnet and wildflower paintings.

New “Spring’s Glory,” Texas Hill Country oil painting by Niki Gulley

September 30, 2016
“Spring’s Glory,” Texas Hill Country ©2016 Niki Gulley
 36” x 60” textured oil painting on gallery wrap canvas

“Spring’s Glory” was inspired by a trip to the Texas Hill Country. The spring conditions were perfect, and the bluebonnets were amazing! While we were near Fredericksburg, we took a scenic drive along the Willow City Look and as we approached the top of a hill about half way around, we were greeted by this gorgeous view of the rolling hills and bluebonnets in full bloom. Then, to top it off the sun was setting in the distance casting its golden glow and backlighting the wildflowers. I had to capture the magical moment, enhancing the kaleidoscope of colors in the sky and along the ground. Arranging clouds, the road and rows of bluebonnets in rhythmic sweeping shapes to create a harmonious landscape that flows with light, texture and color, and suggest a feeling of optimism about what’s to come.

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

E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on my Texas bluebonnet, Indian Paintbrush and wildflower oil paintings.
***Or, if you are in the Dallas, TX area, and would like to see “Spring’s Glory” along with more of my palette knife oil paintings, please stop by my booth at Richardson’s Cottonwood Art Festival this weekend.

Cottonwood Art Festival 
Sat. Oct 1 • 10am – 7pm
Sun. Oct. 2 • 10am – 5pm
Cottonwood Park • 1321 W. Beltline Rd. Richardson, TX

“Blue Valley” New Bluebonnet oil painting by Texas Artist Niki Gulley

September 29, 2016
“Blue Valley” ©2016 Niki Gulley
SOLD • 24″ x 12″ textured oil painting
Just sold through my gallery, the Good Art Company in Fredericksburg, TX! I painted these Texas Bluebonnets and Indian Paintbrush with extremely thick oil paint and palette knives to achieve depth and texture. The resulting image comes to life and is loaded with color and energy. In this vertical wildflower series, I’ve framed the paintings in espresso floater frames so that you can still see the textured oil paint continuing around the edges of the canvas. These Texas wildflowers look great hung alone or in a grouping, too!

To see more of Niki Gulley’s textured landscape paintings please check out NikiGulley.com,
E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on her Texas bluebonnet and wildflower paintings.

***Or, if you are in the Dallas, TX area, please stop by my booth at Richardson’s Cottonwood Art Festival this weekend.

Cottonwood Art Festival 
Sat. Oct 1 • 10am – 7pm
Sun. Oct. 2 • 10am – 5pm
Cottonwood Park • 1321 W. Beltline Rd. Richardson, TX

New Winter Palette Knife Aspen Tree Painting by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

September 26, 2016
 
“Winter Hues” ©2016 Niki Gulley
12″ x 12″ oil on canvas
I painted these winter aspen trees with palette knife and extremely thick paint. I love how the chunky paint adds to the texture of the bark and the movement in the snow and branches. The painting continues around the edges of the wrap around canvas for a sculptural-like frameless piece of art.
These aspens and birches look great hung alone to brighten up a little spot, or in a grouping with some of my other 12×12 trees. Hang them horizontally, vertically, on a diagonal or stacked. If interested in seeing companion pieces, please e-mail Niki Gulley for options.

 

To see more of my palette knife seasonal foliage paintings, please visit NikiGulley.com.***

Or, if you are in the Dallas, TX area, please stop by my booth at Richardson’s Cottonwood Art Festival this weekend.

Cottonwood Art Festival 
Sat. Oct 1 • 10am – 7pm
Sun. Oct. 2 • 10am – 5pm
Cottonwood Park • 1321 W. Beltline Rd.
Richardson, TX

New Autumn Palette Knife Aspen Tree Painting by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

September 23, 2016
“Autumn Hues III” ©2016 Niki Gulley
12″ x 12″ oil on canvas
I painted these fall aspen trees with palette knife and extremely thick paint. I love how the chunky paint adds to the texture of the bark and the movement in the leaves. The painting continues around the edges of the wrap around canvas for a sculptural-like frameless piece of art.
These aspens and birches look great hung alone to brighten up a little spot, or in a grouping with some of my other 12×12 trees. Hang them horizontally, vertically, on a diagonal or stacked. If interested in seeing companion pieces, please e-mail Niki Gulley for options.
To see more of my palette knife seasonal foliage paintings, please visit NikiGulley.com.

New “Winter Hues” Palette Knife Aspen Tree Painting by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

September 21, 2016
“Winter Hues” ©2016 Niki Gulley
12″ x 12″ oil on canvas
I painted these winter aspen trees with palette knife and extremely thick paint. I love how the chunky paint adds to the texture of the bark and the movement in the snow and branches. The painting continues around the edges of the wrap around canvas for a sculptural-like frameless piece of art.
These aspens and birches look great hung alone to brighten up a little spot, or in a grouping with some of my other 12×12 trees. Hang them horizontally, vertically, on a diagonal or stacked. If interested in seeing companion pieces, please e-mail Niki Gulley for options.
To see more of my palette knife seasonal foliage paintings, please visit NikiGulley.com.