New “Sky High” Palette Knife Aspen Tree Painting by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

January 13, 2016

“Sky High” ©2016 Niki Gulley

48″ x 24” textured oil painting on wrap around canvas

In this painting, I wanted you to you to experience the joy of looking up into the treetops – just like you did when you were a kid. Lying on the ground, not a care in the world, you gaze in wonderment as the clouds drift by overhead. To accentuate that feeling, I chose this tall vertical canvas, giving you a sense of scale and perspective. Working with warm yellows, reds and greens and utilizing thick chunky sweeping strokes add to that childlike whimsy and I hope you are transported back to a happy, carefree time and place.
For more information on my textured palette knife birch and aspen tree oil paintings, please e-mail Niki Gulley.
Or, visit NikiGulley.com to see more of my contemporary landscape paintings.

“Natural Textures” Abstracted Aspen Tree palette knife painting by Niki Gulley

January 11, 2016
“Natural Textures” ©2016 Niki Gulley
24″ x 36″ textured oil painting on wrap around canvas
In this painting I wanted the focus to be on texture. Usually I paint with a lot of color, but I opted to use a limited palette on this piece to really concentrate on the peeling bark of the aspen trees. Bordering on the edge of abstraction and the cusp of realism, Natural Textures is loaded with layers and layers of paint, built up with thin glazes and then palette knife to create extreme dimension. Choosing to come in extremely close on the subject, I played around with various strokes and paint thicknesses to add depth and energy. At the end, I had to throw in a few of my signature strokes of color – a splash of gold, some touches of lavender, and just a dab of fire-engine red for added excitement and unexpected color twists.
To see more of my contemporary landscape paintings, please visit nikigulley.com.
For more information on my palette knife birch and aspen tree paintings, please e-mail Niki Gulley.

New “Party of One” Palette Knife Autumn Aspen Tree Painting by Niki Gulley

January 8, 2016
“Party of One” ©2016 Niki Gulley
20” x 30” textured oil painting
This sturdy trunk and agile tree limbs reach to the heavens above and invite you to gaze in wonderment like a kid again at the kaleidoscope of fall spectrum above. Painted with palette knife and extremely thick oil paint, this painting is loaded with texture, color, energy and movement!
E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on her palette knife aspen tree and contemporary landscape paintings.

New “Kid’s Perspective” Palette Knife Aspen Tree Painting by Niki Gulley

January 6, 2016
“Kid’s Perspective” ©2015 Niki Gulley
textured oil painting on canvas • 20″ x 30″
In “Kid’s Perspective” I wanted you to feel that child-like wonder of staring up in into the treetops and heavens above. Choosing uplifting golds and soft shades of tangerine contrasted against a blue sky with gentle clouds drifting by, I’ve arranged the aspens in a circular pattern to give you a sense of laying on the ground, surrounded by the forest and to direct your eye to the focal point. Utilizing thick, curving paint strokes adds to that joyful, playful feeling of hope and discovery.
To see more of my impressionist palette knife paintings, please visit NikiGulley.com.
If you have any questions about my aspen and birch tree paintings, please e-mail Niki Gulley.

New “Through the Keyhole” Palette Knife Oil Painting by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

January 5, 2016
“Through the Keyhole” ©2015 Niki Gulley
20” x 16” textured oil painting
I love the twisting, textured limbs of old oak trees, and the way these two branches formed a keyhole view of the forest beyond was fascinating. Arching the branches upward suggests a touch of whimsey like climbing a tree when you’re a kid. Loaded with texture and surprising pops of color, I hope you, too, are transported to an enchanted place filled with hope and wonder.

If you have any questions about my palette knife paintings, please e-mail Niki Gulley.
To see more of Niki Gulley’s contemporary landscape paintings, visit NikiGulley.com.

 

 

 

New Bluebonnet oil painting by Texas Artist Niki Gulley

December 28, 2015
SOLD • 9″ x 12″ textured oil painting •  ©2015 Niki Gulley
Just Sold! I painted these bluebonnets and Texas wildflowers 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!

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.

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

December 25, 2015
“Blue Valley” ©2015 Niki Gulley
24″ x 12″ textured oil painting
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.

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

December 23, 2015
“Painted Spring” ©2015 Niki Gulley
24″ x 12″ textured oil painting
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.

“Welcoming Wildflowers VI” New Bluebonnet oil painting by Texas Artist Niki Gulley

December 21, 2015
“Welcoming Wildflowers VI” ©2015 Niki Gulley
7″ x 5″ textured oil painting
I painted these Texas bluebonnets 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 wildflower series, I’ve framed the paintings in 5″ espresso plein air frames and they look great hung alone or in a grouping like pictured below!
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.

“Welcoming Wildflowers V” New Indian Paintbrush oil painting by Texas Artist Niki Gulley

December 18, 2015
“Welcoming Wildflowers V” ©2015 Niki Gulley
7″ x 5″ textured oil painting
I painted these Texas Indian Paintbrush and bluebonnets 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 wildflower series, I’ve framed the paintings in 5″ espresso plein air frames and they look great hung alone or in a grouping like pictured below!
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.