Artists Of Texas Contemporary Paintings and Art

  "Autumn's Tapestry II" ©2022 Niki Gulley textured oil painting on board • 20" x 20" In this painting I wanted you to feel that child-like wonder of staring up into the treetops and heavens above. Choosing uplifting golds and reds contrasted against a turquoise-blue sky, I've arranged the aspens in a circular pattern to give you a sense of laying on the ground, surrounded by the forest. Using diagonal leading lines with the tree trunks and limbs, your eye gazes into the focal point where all of the elements come together. Meanwhile, 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 .  

     "Soaring Dreams II" ©2022 Niki Gulley textured oil painting on canvas • 34" x 34" In this painting I wanted you to feel that child-like wonder of staring up into the treetops and heavens above. Choosing uplifting golds and reds contrasted against a lavender-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. Using diagonal leading lines with the tree trunks and limbs, your eye gazes into the focal point where all of the elements come together. Meanwhile, utilizing thick, curving paint strokes adds to that joyful, playful feeling of hope and discovery. To purchase "Soaring Dreams  II," go to  nikigulley.com/soaring-dreams-ii/. 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 .

   “Fracturing Reality” ©2021 Niki Gulley 30” x 30” textured oil painting Abstract realism – the synthesis of abstract and realistic painting. Borrowing abstract influences, such as focusing on color, line, shape and rhythm without a concrete, physical object and combining those concepts with depicting something from reality. When you marry these two genres, you get a new style of art that aims to illicit the emotions behind the subject.  In "Fracturing Reality," I hope you feel rejuvenated as you gaze into nature's wonders and escape into your dreams. *** E-mail  Niki Gulley  for more information on her contemporary landscape paintings.  To see more of my textured nature paintings, visit  nikigulley.com .  

     "Autumn's Tapestry" ©2022 Niki Gulley textured oil painting on board • 20" x 20" In this painting I wanted you to feel that child-like wonder of staring up into the treetops and heavens above. Choosing uplifting golds and reds contrasted against a turquoise-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. Using diagonal leading lines with the tree trunks and limbs, your eye gazes into the focal point where all of the elements come together. Meanwhile, 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 .

    "Soaring Dreams II" ©2021 Niki Gulley textured oil painting on canvas • 34" x 34" In this painting I wanted you to feel that child-like wonder of staring up into the treetops and heavens above. Choosing uplifting golds and reds contrasted against a lavender-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. Using diagonal leading lines with the tree trunks and limbs, your eye gazes into the focal point where all of the elements come together. Meanwhile, utilizing thick, curving paint strokes adds to that joyful, playful feeling of hope and discovery. To purchase "Soaring Dreams  II," go to  nikigulley.com/soaring-dreams-ii/. 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 .

   Niki Gulley demonstrating at Marigold Arts Gallery A couple of weeks ago, we visited Santa Fe and I demonstrated my technique in oils at Marigold Arts Gallery. After the sweltering heat in Dallas, the weather felt wonderful in New Mexico and I thoroughly enjoyed meeting everyone! If you are in the area, please stop by and visit the gallery to see more of my palette knife western landscape paintings. Marigold Arts Gallery 424 Canyon Rd. Santa Fe, NM marigoldarts.com Or, e-mail  Niki Gulley  for more information on her contemporary landscape paintings.  See  NikiGulley.com    

      “Trail's End" ©2021 Niki Gulley 40” x 30" textured mixed media painting  on 1.5" wrap around canvas with the painting continuing around the edges You walk down a path sheltered by autumn drenched trees, intrigued by the light flowing through the leaves and branches, casting shadows, colors changing with each gentle breeze, sunlight cascading down your pathway. Peaceful, tranquil this painting flows around the canvas capturing the memory of autumn: lush crisp colors, crunchy leaves and a walk through the woods Walt Whitman would have envied. For more information on my textured palette knife paintings, please e-mail me at  Niki Gulley. Or, please visit my website at   NikiGulley.com  to see more of my contemporary landscape paintings.  

  "Heaven Sent" ©2021 Niki Gulley 24" x 34" textured mixed media painting on 3/4" canvas with the painting wrapping around the edges We have all done this at one time when we were kids. Laying on your back staring up through the trees at the wonder of nature watching the clouds pass by. Then there is that one moment when the sun is just right and it creates streaks of light and you feel like it is just for you. For more information on my textured palette knife paintings, please e-mail me at  Niki Gulley. Or, please visit my website at   NikiGulley.com  to see more of my contemporary landscape paintings.  

  “Whispers in Time” ©2021 Niki Gulley 30” x 30” textured oil painting Colorado’s celebrated quaking aspen trees stand arrow straight in the valleys and  up and down the hills.  Slim white trunks sing out against the forest background and each leaf provides a sparkling symphony of notes whispering through the mountains. Flames of yellow leaves flicker against autumn’s burning reds  and the deep, cool blue mountain streaked with late light. This painting captures the breathtaking colors of Colorado in the fall, the Aspens at their most beautiful, and the peaceful rustling murmur and musical sigh of the fluttering leaves. E-mail  Niki Gulley  for more information on her contemporary landscape paintings.  See  NikiGulley.com       ••• E-mail  Niki Gulley  for more information on my textured Colorado paintings. To see more of my contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit  nikigulley.com .  

      “Forest Symphony" ©2021 Niki Gulley 36” x 36" textured mixed media painting  on 1.5" wrap around canvas with the painting continuing around the edges Slim white trunks sing out against the forest background and each leaf provides a sparkling symphony of notes whispering through the landscape. Flames of yellow leaves flicker against autumn’s burning hues beckoning you to explore the magical journey ahead. This painting captures the breathtaking fall colors when the aspens are at their most beautiful and you can enjoy the rustling murmur and musical sighs of their fluttering leaves. For more information on my textured palette knife paintings, please e-mail me at  Niki Gulley. Or, please visit my website at   NikiGulley.com  to see more of my contemporary landscape paintings.  

     “Trail's End" ©2021 Niki Gulley 40” x 30" textured mixed media painting  on 1.5" wrap around canvas with the painting continuing around the edges With a sense of whimsy this scene pulls you along the trail surrounded by a towering grove of majestic aspens. Your journey is only enhanced by the soft light filtering through the colorful leaves and creating a patchwork pattern for your feet to follow. For more information on my textured palette knife paintings, please e-mail me at  Niki Gulley. Or, please visit my website at   NikiGulley.com  to see more of my contemporary landscape paintings.  

  "Soaring Dreams II" ©2020 Niki Gulley textured oil painting on canvas • 34" x 34" Once more I want you to channel your inner child and enjoy the moment of wonder and  amazement as you stare up at the moving color of the tree limbs as they dance with the wind. 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 .

"Soaring Dreams II" ©2020 Niki Gulley textured oil painting on canvas • 34" x 34" There is just something about being a kid and laying on your back staring up into trees and the heavens beyond. In order to convey that, I’ve arranged the aspens in a circular pattern to give you a sense of laying on the ground, surrounded by the forest.  Using diagonal leading lines with the tree trunks and limbs, your eye gazes into the focal point where all of the elements come together. By choosing vibrant golds and reds contrasted against a lavender-blue sky with gentle clouds drifting by, just 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 .

"Soaring Dreams II" ©2020 Niki Gulley textured oil painting on canvas • 34" x 34" I love that feeling of staring up into the treetops and the heavens about, it instills that child-like wonder. That is what I hope my paintings bring to people. Here I used thick,  curving paint strokes adds to that joyful, playful feeling of hope and discovery. By choosing a palate of gold and red that contrast against a lavender-blue sky with gentle clouds drifting by and arranging  the aspens in a circular pattern to give you a sense of laying on the ground, surrounded by the forest. I have used diagonal leading lines with the tree trunks and limbs, so your eye gazes into the focal point where all of the elements come together. 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 .

"Autumn Progression" ©2020 Niki Gulley  textured oil painting on canvas • 12" x 24" • Framed in espresso 2" floater frame Flickering autumn leaves seem to almost dance in a gentle breeze while white sentinels slice through the colorful backdrop and create a rhythm as they march along. Repeating and receding, the aspen trunks lead you into the distance, inviting you to take a relaxing walk on a beautiful autumn morning. 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 .

"Soaring Dreams II" ©2018 Niki Gulley textured oil painting on canvas • 34" x 34" In this painting I wanted you to feel that child-like wonder of staring up into the treetops and heavens above. Choosing uplifting golds and reds contrasted against a lavender-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. Using diagonal leading lines with the tree trunks and limbs, your eye gazes into the focal point where all of the elements come together. Meanwhile, 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 .

"Winter Hues " ©2018 Niki Gulley SOLD •  12" x 12" oil on canvas Just Sold!  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 12x12 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 .

"Fall Textures" ©2816 Niki Gulley SOLD •  12" x 12" oil on canvas Just Sold!   I painted these autumn 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 12x12 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 .

"Soaring Dreams II" ©2018 Niki Gulley textured oil painting on canvas • 34" x 34" In this painting I wanted you to feel that child-like wonder of staring up into the treetops and heavens above. Choosing uplifting golds and reds contrasted against a lavender-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. Using diagonal leading lines with the tree trunks and limbs, your eye gazes into the focal point where all of the elements come together. Meanwhile, utilizing thick, curving paint strokes adds to that joyful, playful feeling of hope and discovery. I'm I'm excited that "Soaring Dreams II" has been juried into Milan Gallery's Discovery Show! Juried Discovery Show  Milan Gallery  505 Houston St. Fort Worth, TX  76102 • 817-338-4278  To see more of my impressionist palette knife paintings, please visit  NikiGulle...

Fall Carnival ©2018 Niki Gulley SOLD •  30" x 40" textured oil painting on gallery wrap canvas Just Sold!  Painted with extremely thick oil paint and palette knives so that this canvas is loaded with texture and bursting with color, flickering autumn leaves seem to almost dance in a gentle breeze. I wanted this landscape to be filled with movement and vivacity, so I incorporated a lot of diagonal and curving shapes in the design to suggest that feeling. Contrasting short staccato strokes against blended passages with my palette knives, also increase that sense of motion. One zig zag passage of crimson foliage creates a focal point in the tangle of leaves and turnks while adding energy to the scene. I hope you, too, can feel the excitement of walking through the woods on a beautiful fall day, letting your cares slip away and your spirit being invigorated. To see more of my contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit  nikigulley.com . ...