Niki Gulley Paints Bluebonnets in the Texas Hill Country

July 21, 2022

       

 
“Spring Forward IV” ©2021 Niki Gulley
SOLD • 24″ x 12″ textured mixed media painting on 1.5″ wrap around canvas with the painting continuing around the edges
 
 
Just sold through The Good Art Company! This idyllic setting just screamed Texas to me and I had to paint it. The quintessential windmill spins in the distance, signaling a change in seasons as spring leaps forward. Colorful bluebonnets fill the landscape, inviting you to wander through wildflower fields, noble oaks and onto hilltops ahead, sure to treat your journey with amazing views of the Texas Hill Country. 
 

For details on more of my bluebonnet and Texas wildflower paintings, please e-mail Niki Gulley.


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

 

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New Joyful Poppy Painting by Palette Knife Artist Niki Gulley

July 20, 2022

 

 
 “Pops of Joy” ©2022 Niki Gulley

12″ x 16″ Textured Mixed Media on Canvas

Loaded with thick, textured paint over multiple layers of color, these cheerful poppies are bursting to life with dimension and energy. Whimsical blooms seem to dance in nature’s kaleidoscope of spring hues bringing joy and sunshine to everyone they greet.

Please e-mail Niki Gulley for more details.

 

To see more of my contemporary textured floral and landscape paintings, please visit nikigulley.com.
 
 

 

New Textured Sunflower Painting by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

July 19, 2022

  

 

“Sunshine on My Mind” ©2022 Niki Gulley

20″ x 24″ textured acrylic painting on canvas

 
This sunflower field that I visited this summer was GORGEOUS. It felt like it stretched for miles. Bright, happy faces sharing their smiles with us and lifting our spirits. My heart literally swelled and I had to capture all of that joy on canvas.  Utilizing vivid, uplifting hues, thick paint and bold, loose strokes add to the happy, carefree feeling of the moment and I hope you are transported there with me.
 

E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on my sunflower and wildflower fields paintings.

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

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New Sunflower Palette Knife Painting by Niki Gulley

July 18, 2022

 

24″ x 12″ textured acrylic Sunflower painting by Niki Gulley

I was awestruck by these massive fields of sunflowers blooming not too far away from where I live. Seeing this brilliant carpet of gold, with its sea of faces smiling towards the sun, just made me feel happy and I wanted you to experience that joy, too. Created with palette knife and thick paint, these yellow beauties practically leap off the canvas and come to life!

 
 
 

For more details on my other sunflower and floral paintings, please e-mail Niki Gulley.

 

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

 
https://www.instagram.com/nikigulley/
 

“Sunshine on My Mind” New Sunflower Painting by Niki Gulley

July 15, 2022

“Sunshine on My Mind” ©2022 Niki Gulley
24″ x 12″ textured mixed media painting on canvas

I saw these cheerful sunflowers planted in my neighborhood every time I got in my car to ran errands  and they were so bright and colorful, I just had to paint them! So this week, I dragged my body out of bed at 5 a.m. to capture them at sunrise before our Texas heat reached 100 degrees. While not normally an early riser, it was well worth it to bask in their glory while I was painting. I hope you, too, can enjoy their sunshine and start your day with a smile.

E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on my sunflower and textured palette knife floral paintings.
 
To see more of my contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit nikigulley.com.
 
 
 
 
https://www.instagram.com/nikigulley/
 
 

“Azures Waves II” Bluebonnet Painting by Texas Artist Niki Gulley

July 14, 2022

      

“Azure Waves II” ©2022 Niki Gulley
SOLD • 24″ x 12″ textured mixed media painting on canvas
 
 
Just Sold through the Good Art Company! On our drive through the Hill Country recently, I was drawn to this one lone house nestled amongst the trees, perched on high with this amazing view. A recently formed path guides you on your journey through the azure waves of bluebonnets while you take in their joy and beauty. I hope you, too, can feel the energy and serenity of springtime in Texas!
 
 

For details on more of my Texas paintings, please e-mail Niki Gulley.


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

 

https://www.instagram.com/nikigulley/
 

“Happy Campers” Oil Painting by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

July 7, 2022

 

“Happy Campers” ©2022 Niki Gulley
8″ x 16″ textured oil painting
 
Painted on location, I loved these colorful campers we came across at this “glamping” park, and I?just had to capture the scene. Their owners seemed to be haivng so much fun and they took such pride in their mobile homes and the way they had decorated them, that a couple even gave us tours of the insides. They were inspiring! I hope this painting brings back fond memoreis of camping for you, too.
 
To purchase “Happy Campers,” go to https://www.nikigulley.com/happy-campers/.

 

Or, e-mail Niki Gulley for more information.
 
Visit www.NikiGulley.com to see more of my contemporary landscape paintings.

Waterfall Palette Knife Painting from Iceland by Niki Gulley

July 6, 2022

 

“Falling Water II”, Skógafoss, Iceland ©2022 Niki Gulley
12″ x 16” textured oil painting
 
Iceland Art Trek: Day 1 – Skogafoss

 

First stop on our Iceland Art Trek this year was the Skogafoss waterfall. Surrounded by lush grassy mountains, this cascade surges downward with such force and power! Today I set up my easel to capture the energy and flow of the water. Creating strokes in diagonal sweeping shapes to enhance that feeling of movement and rhythm, I hope you, too, can hear the flowing water’s music and feel the gentle spray from its mist.

 
 
To purchase “Falling Water,” go to https://www.nikigulley.com/falling-water-ii-2/.

 

To see more of my contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit nikigulley.com.
 
 
E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on my Iceland painting series.
 
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If you’re interested in joining us on one of our upcoming Art Treks to Iceland in 2024 or for a Foodie Trek, please let us know. Spaces fill up quickly! 
 
Check out http://www.ArtTreks.org for more details.
 
 
2022 Schedule
Alsace 
Art Trek – Aug. 20-27
•
Tuscany 
Foodie Trek  – Oct. 8-15
 
2023 Schedule
Venice – Carnivalé 
Art Trek – Feb. 12-18
•
Tuscany
Foodie Trek – May 27 – June 3
•
Provence
Art Trek – June 24- July 1
 
•
New England
Art Trek – Oct. 10-15
 
2024 Schedule
 
Spain
Foodie Trek – March  
•
Portugal
Art Trek – March 
•
Iceland
Art Trek – August
•
Tuscany 
Foodie Trek – October
 
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“Peaks and Valleys” Palette Knife Painting from Isle of Skye by Niki Gulley

July 5, 2022

 

 

“Peaks and Valleys” ©2022 Niki Gulley
12″ x 16” textured oil painting

Scotland Art Trek – Days 5: Isle of Skye – Quiraing
Led by Niki Gulley and Scott Williams

Next up on our Scotland Art Trek itinerary was a morning stop at the Quiraing, a unique area filled with high cliffs, hidden plateaus and unusual rock formations. Allowing a full morning for my painters to capture the land’s unique beauty, everyone did an amazing job! I chose this vantage point with some of the purple heather growing in the foreground, adding a nice color contrast to all of that lush greenery. The photographers hiked all around, capturing unique angles and then we all treated ourselves to lunch. Afterwards, we stopped at Mealt Falls to take in the waterfall’s power and beauty, and then we finished the day back in Portree.

To purchase “Peaks and Valleys,” please check out https://www.nikigulley.com/falling-water-ii-2/.

 

Photographers searching for that perfect angle to capture the Quiraing’s beauty.
 
 
Our Scotland Art Treks group enjoying a delicious dinner together.
 
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To see more of my contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit nikigulley.com.

 

E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on my Scotland and other travel painting series.
 
 
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If you’re interested in joining us on one of our upcoming Art Treks or Foodie Treks, please let us know. Spaces fill up quickly! 
 
Check out http://www.ArtTreks.org for more details.
 
 

 

2022 Schedule
Alsace 
Art Trek – Aug. 20-27
•
Tuscany 
Foodie Trek  – Oct. 8-15
 
2023 Schedule
Venice – Carnivalé 
Art Trek – Feb. 12-18
•
Tuscany
Foodie Trek – May 27 – June 3
•
Provence
Art Trek – June 24- July 1
 
•
New England
Art Trek – Oct. 10-15
 
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E-mail Niki Gulley with any questions about my palette knife travel paintings.

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

 

https://www.instagram.com/nikigulley/

 

“Princess Gardens” in Edinburgh, Scotland Painting by Niki Gulley

July 4, 2022

 

“Princess Gardens” ©2021 Niki Gulley
SOLD • 12″ x 9” textured oil painting

Scotland Art Trek – First Day: Edinburgh
Led by Niki Gulley and Scott Williams

Just Sold! On the first day of our plein air painting and photography trip to Scotland, we began our adventure in the Medieval capitol city of Edinburgh. Filled with energy, fascinating architecture and history, we were all struck by its uniqueness and beauty. While the photographers shot and explored the city, we set up our easels close to our hotel to paint the lovely Princess Gardens that run through the center of the city. I set out to capture the lush hydrangeas lining this intricate stairway with just a glimpse of the ferris wheel in the background while some of my students did the same and others set out to recreate the interesting architectural details of the buildings. That evening we all gathered for a delicious Michelin restaurant dinner and compared our stories from the day. With sunny skies and great company, our first day in Scotland turned out to be a great start to the trip!

Part of our Art Trek group painting in Edinburgh.
 
 
If you’re interested in purchasing this painting, just follow this link https://www.nikigulley.com/princess-garden/.
 
 
 
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If you’re interested in joining us on one of our upcoming Art Treks or Foodie Treks, please let us know. Spaces fill up quickly! 
 
Check out http://www.ArtTreks.org for more details.
 
 
 

 

2022 Schedule
Alsace 
Art Trek – Aug. 20-27
•
Tuscany 
Foodie Trek  – Oct. 8-15
 
2023 Schedule
Venice – Carnivalé 
Art Trek – Feb. 12-18
•
Tuscany
Foodie Trek – May 27 – June 3
•
Provence
Art Trek – June 24- July 1
 
•
New England
Art Trek – Oct. 10-15
 

 

 
 

 

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E-mail Niki Gulley with any questions about my palette knife travel paintings.

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

 

https://www.instagram.com/nikigulley/