Artists Of Texas Contemporary Paintings and Art

“Autumn Symphony” ©2014 Niki Gulley Pastel • 24” x 36” This is a quiet, protected creek by our house that I like escaping to when I need a break from city life. On this perfect autumn day, there was the gentlest of breezes rustling the leaves, the vibrant fall foliage was at its peak and the only sounds to be heard came from the trickling of the nearby waterfall and the birds’ sweet melodies. E-mail me at Niki@NikiGulley.com for more information about "Autumn Symphony." Please visit my website at NikiGulley.com   to see more of my pastels and oil paintings of contemporary landscapes.

“Sounds of Autumn” ©2010 Niki Gulley Pastel • 14” x 11” The Chicago Botanic Garden is always beautiful, but in this pastel I wanted to capture it on a perfect autumn day when the native grasses and fall foliage have turned their vibrant autumn colors. I like this view looking across the peaceful lake towards the carillon chiming in the distance, playing in time with the trickling sounds of the wind flickering the fall leaves. If you’re in the Chicago area, stop by my booth at the Oakbrook Fine Art Invitational to see “Sounds of Autumn” and more of my recent paintings. oakbrookcenter.com To learn how to paint with pastels, join me in my Adult Art Lessons, Playing with Color, this fall. Classes fill up quickly, so visit NikiGulley.com for more information. Or, e-mail me at Niki@NikiGulley.com to register or with any questions. NikiGulley.com