Artists Of Texas Contemporary Paintings and Art

   “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 .  

   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    

  “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 .  

“Aspen Concerto” ©2015 Niki Gulley SOLD •  24” x 18” 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 early banks of snow. This painting captures the breathtaking colors of Colorado in the fall, the Aspens at their most beautiful, the peaceful snow-banked mountain, the rustling murmur and musical sigh of the fluttering leaves. E-mail  Niki Gulley  for more information on her contemporary landscape paintings. NikiGulley.com

"Fire and Gold" ©2015 Niki Gulley SOLD •  textured oil on canvas • 36" x 48" I love the first signs of fall – the crisp feel in the air, the crunching of leaves underfoot, the beautiful autumn colors, and being totally immersed in nature in the middle of a forest without a care in the world. In Fire and Gold I wanted to recreate that joyful feeling, choosing warm reds and yellows of autumn and using energetic strokes with my paint to heighten that mood. Building up first thin transparent layers and then thick textured layers of oil paint also add to a certain glow and magic in the final piece. E-mail -  Niki Gulley  for more information. Please visit  NikiGulley.com  to see more of her contemporary landscape paintings.

"Fire and Gold" ©2015 Niki Gulley textured oil on canvas • 36" x 48" I love the first signs of fall – the crisp feel in the air, the crunching of leaves underfoot, the beautiful autumn colors, and being totally immersed in nature in the middle of a forest without a care in the world. In Fire and Gold I wanted to recreate that joyful feeling, choosing warm reds and yellows of autumn and using energetic strokes with my paint to heighten that mood. Building up first thin transparent layers and then thick textured layers of oil paint also add to a certain glow and magic in the final piece. E-mail -  Niki Gulley  for more information. Please visit  NikiGulley.com  to see more of her contemporary landscape paintings.

“Aspen Concerto” ©2014 Niki Gulley 24” x 18” 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 early banks of snow. This painting captures the breathtaking colors of Colorado in the fall, the Aspens at their most beautiful, the peaceful snow-banked mountain, the rustling murmur and musical sigh of the fluttering leaves. To purchase "Aspen Concerto," please contact the Good Art Company in Fredericksburg, TX.  http://www. goodartcompany.com/gac/ . E-mail  Niki Gulley  for more information on her contemporary landscape paintings. NikiGulley.com

"Fire and Gold" ©2014 Niki Gulley textured oil on canvas • 36" x 48" I love the first signs of fall – the crisp feel in the air, the crunching of leaves underfoot, the beautiful autumn colors, and being totally immersed in nature in the middle of a forest without a care in the world. In Fire and Gold I wanted to recreate that joyful feeling, choosing warm reds and yellows of autumn and using energetic strokes with my paint to heighten that mood. Building up first thin transparent layers and then thick textured layers of oil paint also add to a certain glow and magic in the final piece. E-mail -  Niki Gulley  for more information. Or, stop by the Cottonwood Art Festival this weekend if you are in the Dallas area to see more of Niki's work. Cottonwood Art Festival Sat. Oct. 4 • 10am – 7pm Sun. Oct. 5 • 10am – 5pm Cottonwood Park (Coit & Beltline) • Richardson, TX CottonwoodArtFestival.com Please visit  NikiGulley.com  t...

“Aspen Concerto” ©2014 Niki Gulley 24” x 18” 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 early banks of snow. This painting captures the breathtaking colors of Colorado in the fall, the Aspens at their most beautiful, the peaceful snow-banked mountain, the rustling murmur and musical sigh of the fluttering leaves. E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on her contemporary landscape paintings. See NikiGulley.com

"Fire and Gold" ©2014 Niki Gulley textured oil on canvas • 36" x 48" I love the first signs of fall – the crisp feel in the air, the crunching of leaves underfoot, the beautiful autumn colors, and being totally immersed in nature in the middle of a forest without a care in the world. In Fire and Gold I wanted to recreate that joyful feeling, choosing warm reds and yellows of autumn and using energetic strokes with my paint to heighten that mood. Building up first thin transparent layers and then thick textured layers of oil paint also add to a certain glow and magic in the final piece. E-mail -  Niki Gulley  for more information. Or, please visit  NikiGulley.com  to see more of her contemporary landscape paintings.

“Living on the Edge” ©2013 Niki Gulley 20” x 16” textured oil painting Balancing on the edge of a cliff, this pair of aspen trees stands tall, united against the elements. Painted with palette knife and extremely thick oil paint, this painting captures the textures of the rocky mountain, fall foliage and its natural surroundings. E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on her palette knife aspen tree and contemporary landscape paintings. See NikiGulley.com

“Notes a Flutter” ©2013 Niki Gulley 24” x 18” 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 early banks of snow. This painting captures the breathtaking colors of Colorado in the fall, the Aspens at their most beautiful, the peaceful snow-banked mountain, the rustling murmur and musical sigh of the fluttering leaves. E-mail Niki Gulley for more information on her contemporary landscape paintings. See NikiGulley.com

"Seasons of Change, Autumn" ©2013 Niki Gulley 30" x 30" textured oil painting on wrap around canvas With "Seasons of Change," I wanted to focus on brilliant color and simple shapes to see if I could communicate the excitement I feel when surrounded by nature. Using energetic diagonal strokes and thick, textured paint, I hope you get a sense of the motion in the leaves and the power of nature to invigorate your spirit. I just love how this piece captured that essence! E-mail  Niki Gulley  for more information on her textured oil paintings of aspen and birch trees. NikiGulley.com  

"Fire and Gold" ©2013 Niki Gulley textured oil on canvas • 36" x 48" I love the first signs of fall – the crisp feel in the air, the crunching of leaves underfoot, the beautiful autumn colors, and being totally immersed in nature in the middle of a forest without a care in the world. In Fire and Gold I wanted to recreate that joyful feeling, choosing warm reds and yellows of autumn and using energetic strokes with my paint to heighten that mood. Building up first thin transparent layers and then thick textured layers of oil paint also add to a certain glow and magic in the final piece. E-mail  Niki Gulley  for more information. Or, please visit  NikiGulley.com  to see more of her contemporary landscape paintings.

"Fire and Gold" ©2011 Niki Gulley oil on canvas • 36" x 48" I used to love it as a kid, growing up in the midwest, when my family would go hiking in the woods – especially in fall. The crisp feel in the air, the crunching of leaves underfoot and the beautiful autumn colors, along with spending time with my mom and dad were special times. In Fire and Gold I wanted to recreate those warm memories, choosing reds and yellows of autumn to heighten those happy feelings and using energetic strokes with my paint reminiscent of a carefree, simpler time. Building up thin transparent layers of oil paint also add to a certain glow and magic in the final piece. E-mail me at Niki@NikiGulley.com for more information. Or, visit my website at NikiGulley.com.

"Colorful Transformation" ©2011 Niki Gulley 36" x 48" textured oil on canvas Rather than create an exact replica of the forest, I wanted to focus on brilliant color and simple shapes to see if I could communicate the excitement I feel when surrounded by nature. Using energetic diagonal strokes and thick, textured paint, I hope you get a sense of the motion in the leaves and the power of nature to invigorate your spirit. I just love how this piece captured that essence! To see more of Niki Gulley’s landscape paintings, please stop by her booth at the Broad Ripple Art Fair in Indianapolis, IN this weekend – indplsartcenter.org/braf/ . E-mail Niki Gulley for more information. See NikiGulley.com

"Transformation" ©2011 Niki Gulley SOLD • 48" x 60" oil painting Rather than create an exact replica of the forest, I wanted to focus on brilliant color and simple shapes to see if I could communicate the excitement I feel when surrounded by nature. Using energetic diagonal strokes and thick, textured paint, I hope you get a sense of the motion in the leaves and the power of nature to invigorate your spirit. I just love how this piece captured that essence! To see more of my textured oil paintings, go to NikiGulley.com . Or, e-mail me at Niki Gulley if you would like more information.

“Climbing Trees IV” ©2011 Niki Gulley 40” x 30” oil on canvas Growing up in the midwest, I loved the first snowfall of the year when everything would get a beautiful dusting of pristine white powder, including even the tiniest of branches in the treetops above. If you caught that moment early enough in the morning before anything had disturbed the intricate frosted web, it was just magical. I wanted to capture that brief beautiful moment in "Climbing Trees" when the sunlight dances through the icing on the treetops and you can feel yourself looking up in wonderment just like you did when you were a kid. Using extremely thick oil paint and palette knives allowed me to recreate the various textures of the birches and ice-encrusted branches. For information on this birch tree painting, e-mail Niki Gulley or to see more of my three-dimensional oil paintings, go to NikiGulley.com .

Transitional Tones - Fall Birches oil painting by Niki Gulley • 12" x 12" I painted these birch trees with extremely thick oil paint and palette knife. With the painting continuing around the edges of the canvas, they almost look 3-dimensional and are filled with color, texture and energy adding to their joyful feel. My birch and aspen paintings can be hung as is or they look great in a series, too. To see more of my "chunky" oil paintings, check out nikigulley.com/?page_id=229. Or, e-mail Niki Gulley with any questions. N ikiGulley.com

7" x 5" Birch Trees - New oil paintings by Niki Gulley I painted these miniature birches with palette knife and extremely thick oil paint so that the resulting paintings are filled with color, texture and movement. These miniature oils look great in pairs and threes, and the wide black frame really draws your eye into the artwork and sets each one apart. If you'd like additional information or would like to purchase any combination of my birch tree paintings above, e-mail Niki Gulley. To see more of my paintings, visit nikigulley.com.