“Blue Rhapsody” Textured Abstract Bluebonnet Painting by Niki Gulley

April 6, 2022

  

 

“Blue Rhapsody” ©2022 Niki Gulley
SOLD • 36″ x 36″ textured oil painting on wrap around canvas
 
 
Just Sold through The Good Art Company Gallery! In this painting, I wanted to capture the rhythm, color, and density of our bluebonnets, Indian Paintbrush and vibrant wildflowers flowing along the grassy rises and falls of our berms in the Texas Hill Country. Making sure not to over blend my thick strokes so that you could see the marks and feel the energy found in nature. 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.
 

For more information on “Blue Rhapsody”, please contact my gallery, the Good Art Company, in Fredericksburg, TX at goodartcompany.com/gacart/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=25&sort=20a&page=1&z.

 
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New “Cobalt Cascade III” by Palette Knife Artist Niki Gulley

April 5, 2022

 
“Cobalt Cascade III” ©2022 Niki Gulley

30″ x 30″ textured mixed media painting on 1.5″ gallery wrap canvas with the scene continuing around the edges

Painted layer upon layer, dreamy light shines through the underlying tangle of spring hues creating a mysterious aura of peace and hope. Glimpses of bluebonnets peek through the colorful cascade signaling the exuberance of springtime and bountiful blooms that lift your spirit. Bursting with texture and energy, may “Cobalt Cascade” elicit joy, serenity and promises of the day to come.

If you’d like to see “Cobalt Cascade” and more of my textured “impasto” paintings in person and you are in the Houston area this weekend, please stop by my booth at the Woodlands Waterway Art Festival:

Woodlands Waterway Art Festival

 

The Woodlands, TX
 
April 9 (Saturday) 10am – 6pm
 
April 10 (Sunday) 10am – 6pm
 
 
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For more information on my palette knife bluebonnet and Texas wildflower paintings, please e-mail Niki Gulley.
 

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“Flowing into Spring” Palette Knife Painting by Dallas Artist Niki Gulley

April 4, 2022

 

“Flowing into Spring” ©2022 Niki Gulley
24″ x 12″ textured oil painting on wrap around canvas, framed in an espresso floater frame
 
I painted this scene from the Dallas Arboretum on location when the weather was beautiful and the spring buds were in full bloom. I love tulips being one of the first flowers to announce that winter has officially ended, so I focused on these colorful red and white striped ones in the foreground, which contrast so well against the complimentary green leaves and grasses. I also liked how their height leads you back into the distant flower beds and onto the Degolyer house in the background, so I chose this vertical panorama format to accentuate that feeling. Loaded with thick oil paint, texture and movement, I hope you can feel the joy that spring is in the air!
 
To purchase “Flowing into Spring,” visit nikigulley.com/flowing-into-spring/.
 
For more details on my other 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.

 

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“Rooted Together” from Monet’s Garden by Impressionist Niki Gulley

April 1, 2022

   

“Rooted Together” ©2022 Niki Gulley
24″ x 12″ textured oil painting on canvas

 Rooted Together was inspired from a trip we took to Monet’s Gardens outside of Paris. Being a lover of impressionist paintings, I was awestruck standing in the footsteps of one of my favorite painters! The gardens have been maintained immacuately and I could see exactly where Monet painted his paintings. I’ve always loved påurple irises and was particularly drawn to this view with the two irises entangled together. Off in the distance, you can see Monet’s picturesque house with that spectacular view of his garden.

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

If you are interested in purchasing “Rooted Together,” go to nikigulley.com/rooted-together-2/.

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“Spring Forward III” Bluebonnet Painting by Niki Gulley

March 31, 2022

 

“Spring Forward III” ©2022 Niki Gulley
20″ x 24″ textured mixed media painting on canvas
 
 

I painted “Spring Forward” while visiting the Texas Hill Country. The explosion of color along roadsides was incredible! This morning the sun kept peeking in and out of the clouds, creating a soft glow to everything it touched. I wanted to capture that magical light illuminating your journey lined by bluebonnets and Indian paintbrush. I hope you, too, can feel the excitement of springtime with the wildflowers abloom!

 
To purchase “Spring Forward III,” follow – nikigulley.com/spring-forward-iii/.
 
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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“Perched on High” Palette Knife Painting from Tuscany by Niki Gulley

March 30, 2022

 

“Perched on High,” Tuscany ©2021 Niki Gulley

SOLD • 16″ x 20″ textured oil painting on canvas panel

Just Sold! Painted during our Tuscany Foodie Trek that we lead, I had been admiring this view from the back of our villa that we stay at over the course of the week. The surrounding scenery is breathtaking with 360 degree views of rolling hills and valleys, dotted by olive groves and quintessential Tuscan farmhouses. In particular, I was attracted to this stone house with its window awning casting a diagonal shadow across its facade, nestled in between cypress, and the rolling countryside as a backdrop behind it. Painted late in the day, the sun was beginning to set creating gorgeous colors in the sky and casting a golden glow on everything it kissed in the foreground. May you be transported to the magic of Tuscany!

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

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If you’re interested in joining us on one of our upcoming Art Treks or Foodie Treks to France, Tuscany, or Venice, please let us know. Spaces fill up quickly!
 

 

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New “Garden Glory” Textured Oil Painting by Texas Artist Niki Gulley

March 29, 2022
“Garden Glory” ©2022 Niki Gulley
24″ x 20″ Textured oil painting on 1″ Cradled Board with the painting continuing around the edges
 
 After several months of 90 to 100 degree temperatures, I have been relishing the cool mornings and highs in the 80s. Once more my backyard was calling me to set up my easel and capture all of our hard-earned efforts. My hours of weeding, watering, pruning and planting all paid off and I have thoroughly enjoyed our colorful bounty of blooms! From beautiful, tangled Russian sage, to vibrant red and yellow cannas, to cheerful sunflowers that blossomed all summer long, our garden’s symphony lifted our spirits daily. 
 
For more details on my palette knife floral paintings, please e-mail Niki Gulley.
 
If you are interested in purchasing this painting, go to nikigulley.com/garden-glory/.

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

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New “Olive Grove” from Tuscany by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

March 28, 2022
“Olive Grove,” Tuscany ©2022 Niki Gulley 
10″ x 20″ textured oil painting
 
During our Tuscany Foodie Trek, we headed to the wine town of Montalcino to sample some of Italy’s world famous Brunello. On our way, we stopped at this beautiful convent with massive ancient olive trees growing on the grounds. In the distance, you can see the nearby hill town with vineyards and more olive groves lining the hillside. I wanted to capture the beauty of those regal olive trees on a beautiful sun-filled day in Tuscany.
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E-mail Niki Gulley with any questions.
 
Or, to purchase “Olive Grove,” click here: nikigulley.com/olive-grove/.
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If you’re interested in joining us on one of our upcoming Art Treks or Foodie Treks to France, Tuscany, or Venice, please let us know. Spaces fill up quickly!
 
 
 

New “Sunrise in St. Mark’s Square” Oil Painting by Contemporary Impressionist Niki Gulley

March 25, 2022

 

 
“Sunrise in St. Mark’s Square” Venice ©2022 Niki Gulley

12″ x 16″ textured oil painting

I painted this piece on location in Venice during our Art Trek we taught in Venice while their infamous Carnival celebration was taking place. Since St. Mark’s Square can get overrun with tourists, we chose to get up with sunrise to enjoy the beauty of the city and the peacefulness of those early morning hours. I love the magical light that comes flooding in from the lagoon and is so distinctive of Venice. Fortunately, I got set up in time to capture the glow from the gas lamps, too, before they went out as daylight approached, adding to the mysterious quality of the plaza. Against a backdrop of the Doge’s Palace, a few people stroll across the square and signal the energy of the day that is to come.
 
To purchase this painting, check out nikigulley.com/sunrise-in-st-marks-square/.
 

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Or, E-mail Niki Gulley for more details.
 

 

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If you’re interested in joining us on one of our upcoming Art Treks or Foodie Treks to France, Tuscany, or Venice, please let us know. Spaces fill up quickly!
 
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New Commissioned Oil Painting from Lake Como by Niki Gulley

March 24, 2022

 

Lake Como, Italy ©2022 Niki Gulley
SOLD • oil on canvas • 24″ x 48″
 
Just Delivered to a good new home! Lake Como, Italy is probably my favorite spot from all of our travels, so I was thrilled when my collectors asked me to paint a custom painting from this region.
 
The vistas are simply breathtaking with the alps in the background, the gorgeous blue of the lake, the brightly colored unique buildings and the lush foliage dotting the magnificent gardens. I love this little laid back town of Varenna, which is so peaceful that all of your cares just melt away. I’m sure my commissioned painting will help bring back fond memories for my collectors of their travelers and bring some peace and joy to their beautiful home!

 

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We will be returning to Tuscany this October for a delicious Foodie Trek. For more information, visit http://www.ArtTreks.org.

 
If you’re interested in joining us, please let us know. Spaces fill up quickly! 
 
 

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