Artists Of Texas Contemporary Paintings and Art

    “Whispers in Time” ©2022 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. **** If you'd like to see more of my work in person and you're in Columbus, OH this weekend, please stop by my booth at the Columbus Arts Festival: Columbus Arts Festival Columbus, OH Downtown riverfront in the Scioto Mile Booth #M545 on Main St. Fri. June 10 • 11am – 9pm Sat. June 11 • 10am – 9pm Sun. June 12 • 10am – 5pm columbusartsfestival....

  Soaring High ©2022 Niki Gulley 30" x 48" • Textured mixed media on canvas I wanted this painting to be filled with uplifting colors and energetic strokes all leading you skyward, to soar amongst the clouds. Aspen trees reach towards the heavens while gentle breezes cause the sky to dance while you lay on the ground gazing in wonderment. Happy hues, whimsical shapes and a feeling of movement, hopefully transport you to a carefree childhood moment where all of your worries drift away and dreams are created. You can see more of my work this weekend at the Columbus Arts Festival: Columbus Arts Festival Columbus, OH Downtown riverfront in the Scioto Mile Booth #M545 on Main St. Fri. June 10 • 11am – 9pm Sat. June 11 • 10am – 9pm Sun. June 12 • 10am – 5pm columbusartsfestival.org/ **** If you'd like to purchase "Soaring High," please check out  nikigulley.com/sparking-the-imagination/. To see more of my palette knife aspen and birch tree paintings, please visit  nik...

  “Sheer Determination” ©2021 Niki Gulley 24” x 18" textured oil painting From our travels, I have become fascinated with the textures, hues and extreme variety we encounter in different terrains. This lone tree thriving in such a rocky, steep environment serves as a testament to the power and mystery found in nature. To purchase "Sheer Determination and see framing options, check out nikigulley.com/sheer-determination-2/. For more information on my textured palette knife oil paintings, please e-mail me at  Niki Gulley. Or, please visit my website at   NikiGulley.com  to see more of my contemporary landscape paintings.

  “Survivor” ©2019 Niki Gulley SOLD • 24” x 18" textured oil painting Just Sold!   From our travels, I have become fascinated with the textures, hues and extreme variety we encounter in different terrains. This lone tree thriving in such a rocky, environment serves as a testament to the power and mystery found in nature. Softened bark from the desert winds contrasts against the jagged rock formation, giving you a glimpse into nature’s strength. For more information on my textured palette knife oil 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 High ©2021 Niki Gulley 30" x 48" • Textured mixed media on canvas I wanted this painting to be filled with uplifting colors and energetic strokes all leading you skyward, to soar amongst the clouds. Aspen trees reach towards the heavens while gentle breezes cause the sky to dance while you lay on the ground gazing in wonderment. Happy hues, whimsical shapes and a feeling of movement, hopefully transport you to a carefree childhood moment where all of your worries drift away and dreams are created. To see more of my palette knife aspen and birch tree paintings, please visit  nikigulley.com . E-mail -  Niki Gulley Visit  www.nikigulley.com/soaring-high/  for more details or  to purchase Soaring High.  

Soaring High ©2020 Niki Gulley 30" x 48" • Textured mixed media on canvas The clouds added the movement that I was looking for in this whimsical view of the world. I wanted to convey a sense of playfulness and serenity so that you could almost imagine all of your dreams lifting to the heavens and all of your cares sailing away. To see more of my palette knife aspen and birch tree paintings, please visit  nikigulley.com . E-mail -  Niki Gulley  

“Sheer Determination” ©2019 Niki Gulley 24” x 18" textured oil painting From our travels, I have become fascinated with the textures, hues and extreme variety we encounter in different terrains. This lone tree thriving in such a rocky, steep environment serves as a testament to the power and mystery found in nature. For more information on my textured palette knife oil paintings, please e-mail me at  Niki Gulley. Or, please visit my website at   NikiGulley.com  to see more of my contemporary landscape paintings.

“Survivor” ©2016 Niki Gulley 24” x 18" textured oil painting From our travels, I have become fascinated with the textures, hues and extreme variety we encounter in different terrains. This lone tree thriving in such a rocky, environment serves as a testament to the power and mystery found in nature. Softened bark from the desert winds contrasts against the jagged rock formation, givinig you a glimpse into nature’s strength. For more information on my textured palette knife oil 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 High ©2019 Niki Gulley 30" x 48" • Textured mixed media on canvas I wanted this painting to be filled with uplifting colors and energetic strokes all leading you skyward, to soar amongst the clouds. Aspen trees reach towards the heavens while gentle breezes cause the sky to dance while you lay on the ground gazing in wonderment. Happy hues, whimsical shapes and a feeling of movement, hopefully transport you to a carefree childhood moment where all of your worries drift away and dreams are created. To see more of my palette knife aspen and birch tree paintings, please visit  nikigulley.com . E-mail -  Niki Gulley

Soaring High ©2018 Niki Gulley 30" x 48" • Textured mixed media on canvas I wanted this painting to be filled with uplifting colors and energetic strokes all leading you skyward, to soar amongst the clouds. Aspen trees reach towards the heavens while gentle breezes cause the sky to dance while you lay on the ground gazing in wonderment. Happy hues, whimsical shapes and a feeling of movement, hopefully transport you to a carefree childhood moment where all of your worries drift away and dreams are created. To see more of my palette knife aspen and birch tree paintings, please visit  nikigulley.com . E-mail -  Niki Gulley

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 . ...

Fall Carnival ©2018 Niki Gulley 30" x 40" textured oil painting on gallery wrap canvas 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 . E-mail  Niki Gulley fo...

Fall Carnival ©2017 Niki Gulley 30" x 40" textured oil painting on gallery wrap canvas 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 . E-mail  Niki Gulley fo...

"October Transitions" ©2016 Niki Gulley SOLD •  36" x 48" textured oil painting on gallery wrap canvas Just Sold!  I find being immersed in nature can have such an uplifting effect, and I wanted to share that feeling with you in October Transitions. I chose vibrant warm reds. oranges and golds contrasted against cool mountains in the distance and a calming aqua blue sky to highlight autumn's kaleidoscope of colors. Filled with layers of oil paint forming three-dimensional texture and utilizing unblended strokes, creates energy and movement throughout the canvas. The final painting is full of uplifting color and brings the beautiful outdoors into your home. To see more of my contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit  nikigulley.com . E-mail  Niki Gulley for more details on my aspen and birch tree palette knife oil paintings.

"Fall's Carnival" ©2017 Niki Gulley 30" x 40" textured oil painting on gallery wrap canvas 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 . E-ma...

"Fall's Carnival" ©2016 Niki Gulley 30" x 40" textured oil painting on gallery wrap canvas 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. "Fall's Carnival" along with several of my new palette knife paintings will be exhibiting at the Go...

"October Transitions" ©2016 Niki Gulley 36" x 48" textured oil painting on gallery wrap canvas I find being immersed in nature can have such an uplifting effect, and I wanted to share that feeling with you in October Transitions. I chose vibrant warm reds. oranges and golds contrasted against cool mountains in the distance and a calming aqua blue sky to highlight autumn's kaleidoscope of colors. Filled with layers of oil paint forming three-dimensional texture and utilizing unblended strokes, creates energy and movement throughout the canvas. The final painting is full of uplifting color and brings the beautiful outdoors into your home. To see more of my contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit  nikigulley.com . E-mail  Niki Gulley for more details on my aspen and birch tree palette knife oil paintings.

Soaring High ©2016 Niki Gulley 30" x 48" • Textured mixed media on canvas I wanted this painting to be filled with uplifting colors and energetic strokes all leading you skyward, to soar amongst the clouds. Aspen trees reach towards the heavens while gentle breezes cause the sky to dance while you lay on the ground gazing in wonderment. Happy hues, whimsical shapes and a feeling of movement, hopefully transport you to a carefree childhood moment where all of your worries drift away and dreams are created. To see more of my palette knife aspen and birch tree paintings, please visit  nikigulley.com . E-mail -  Niki Gulley

“Survivor” ©2016 Niki Gulley 24” x 18" textured oil painting From our travels, I have become fascinated with the textures, hues and extreme variety we encounter in different terrains. This lone tree thriving in such a rocky, environment serves as a testament to the power and mystery found in nature. Softened bark from the desert winds contrasts against the jagged rock formation, givinig you a glimpse into nature’s strength. For more information on my textured palette knife oil paintings, please e-mail me at  Niki Gulley. Or, please visit my website at   NikiGulley.com  to see more of my contemporary landscape paintings.

“Survivor” ©2015 Niki Gulley 24” x 18" textured oil painting From our travels, I have become fascinated with the textures, hues and extreme variety we encounter in different terrains. This lone tree thriving in such a rocky, environment serves as a testament to the power and mystery found in nature. Softened bark from the desert winds contrasts against the jagged rock formation, givinig you a glimpse into nature’s strength. For more information on my textured palette knife oil paintings, please e-mail me at  Niki Gulley. Or, please visit my website at   NikiGulley.com  to see more of my contemporary landscape paintings.