Adult Art Classes – 3 spots left

December 14, 2009

I still have a little bit of room in my art classes starting Jan. 12th. E-mail me at  nikigulley@sbcglobal.net if you are interested in signing up or if you have any questions. I’d love to have you join us!

Adult Art Classes – Playing with Color

Through guidance, encouragement and suggestion, learn how to create gorgeous paintings. With enrollment limited to six students, receive personalized attention similar to what you would experience in private lessons. Bring your favorite medium and develop your skills in oils, watercolors or pastels.

Price for all levels: $185

Tuesdays

Jan. 12th – Feb. 2nd & Feb. 23rd – Mar. 2nd

(No Class – Feb. 9th or 16th)

Day Class: 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Evening Class: 7 pm – 9 pm

Registration deadline Dec. 15th

  • Maximum class size of 6.
  • Make-up lessons available during opposite class times.
  • Near the intersection of Northwest Hwy. and Abrams Rd. in Dallas

Next Session Fall 2010

Email Niki, nikigulley@sbcglobal.net if you are interested!

Snowfall Comes Early

December 12, 2009

“Snowfall Comes Early” ©2009 Niki Gulley
24″ x 18″ oil painting

While we were driving from Durango to Aspen, Colorado we came across these gorgeous orange aspen trees. I loved the contrast of the crisp blue sky against the brilliant foliage and the sparkling white snow that had fallen the night before. Colorado is so breathtaking!

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

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.

Art Show and Painting Demo Thurs.

December 7, 2009

“Nostalgic Overlook” ©2009 Niki Gulley
10″ x 8″ oil painting

Inspired by a trip to Colorado, we timed it just right – the aspens had turned color and we were there for the first snowfall of the season at the same time. It was simply beautiful!

I’ll have this piece available at the Dutch Art Gallery reception this Thursday, Dec. 10th, from 5-8pm as part of the Texas Daily Painter’s show. I’ll also be demonstrating how I paint a landscape from conception to completion if you would like to stop by and watch. We’d love to see you there!

Daily Painters of Texas Inaugural Group Show – Somewhere in Texas: A Painting Begins
Dutch Art Gallery
Artists’ Reception and Niki Gulley Painting Demo
Thurs. Dec. 10th from 5pm – 8pm
10233 E. Northwest Highway #420
Dallas, TX 75238
October 17 – December 15, 2009
ArtistsofTexas.org
DailyPaintersofTexas.blogspot.com
dutchartusa.com

Ocean Sunset oil painting study

December 4, 2009

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5″ x 7″ oil painting by Niki Gulley
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Another ocean inspired study created with extremely thick paint and palette knife. I love the spontaneity and movement in the sky and water.

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Turquoise Waters oil painting

December 2, 2009

5″ x 7″ oil painting by Niki Gulley

This painting is inspired from our trip to the gorgeous beaches in Thailand. The water was such a clear turquoise and the rock formations, known as karst, were fascinating rising out of the ocean.

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.

Birch Trees – Oil Painting by Niki Gulley

November 24, 2009
Oil Painting by Niki Gulley • 12″ x 12″

We’ve had some gray days lately, so I wanted to paint something that would make me feel good. The reds and yellows in the foliage provide the sense of warmth and energy that I was looking to create, along with the thick texture of the oil paint giving the trees a sense of depth and movement.

<a href=”mailto:nikigulley@sbcglobal.net”>Email me for more information.</a>

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!