Artists Of Texas Contemporary Paintings and Art

"Rows and Rows" ©2013 Niki Gulley 14" x 11" pastel For more information on my Texas bluebonnet and wildflower paintings, please e-mail  Niki Gulley. To see more of Gulley's pastels, please check out  NikiGulley.com ,

"Texas Treats" ©2012 Niki Gulley 12" x 12" textured mixed media on canvas I painted these Indian Paintbrush with extremely thick paint and palette knives to achieve depth and texture. The resulting image comes to life and is loaded with color and energy. In this wildflower series, I've painted the scene around the edges of the canvas on 1 and 1/2" deep stretcher bars so that the painting can be hung without a frame for a unique sculptural effect. If you are interested in more information, e-mail  Niki Gulley . To see more of Niki Gulley's Texas inspired paintings or  to find out about her upcoming workshop schedule,  please check out  NikiGulley.com .

"Spring's Glory, Texas Hill Country" ©2012 Niki Gulley SOLD • 48" x 30" textured painting on wrap around canvas Just Sold! "Spring's Glory" was inspired by a recent trip to the Texas Hill Country. This spring conditions were perfect, and the bluebonnets were amazing! While we were near Fredericksburg, we took a scenic drive along the Willow City Look and as we approached the top of a hill about half way around, we were greeted by this gorgeous view of the rolling hills and bluebonnets and Indian Paintbrush in full bloom. Then, to top it off the sun was setting in the distance casting its golden glow and backlighting the wildflowers. I had to capture the magical moment, enhancing the kaleidoscope of colors in the sky and along the ground. Arranging clouds, the road and rows of bluebonnets in rhythmic sweeping shapes, create a harmonious landscape that flows with light, texture and color, and suggest a feeling of optimism about what...