Artists Of Texas Contemporary Paintings and Art

“Freedom II"  ©2019 Niki Gulley SOLD •  20" x 30" textured oil painting Just Delivered!  I was recently asked to create this whimsical girl on the swing for a commission by someone who had scene a similar painting of a little boy that I had painted hanging in one of my collector's homes. I was so thrilled to paint this for her! Filled with joy and movement, I hope "Freedom II" captures the spirit of swinging from sturdy branches on a lazy summer day. Using swirling shapes and strokes, in addition to the circular composition, all help to create the energy of the moment while fun pops of color add to the excitement. Life-size bare feet swing toward you adding to the fun of the moment. Set against rolling hills with home in the distance, you can fly high and soar on a dream. For more information on my contemporary impressionistic palette knife paintings, please e-mail  Niki Gulley. Or, check out my website at  nikigulley...

“Freedom"  ©2016 Niki Gulley SOLD •  24" x 48" textured mixed media painting on wrap around canvas Just Sold!  Filled with whimsy and movement, I hope "Freedom" captures the joy of swinging from sturdy branches on a lazy summer day. Using swirling shapes and strokes, in addition to the circular composition, all help to create the energy of the moment while fun pops of color add to the excitement. Life-size bare feet swing toward you adding to the fun of the moment. Set against rolling hills with home in the distance, you can fly high and soar on a dream. If you are interested in a canvas print of "Freedom," please e-mail me for details. For more information on my contemporary impressionistic palette knife paintings, please e-mail  Niki Gulley. Or, check out my website at  nikigulley.com.

“Momentum"  ©2016 Niki Gulley 24" x 48" textured mixed media painting on wrap around canvas Remember the days of running through piles of raked leaves, hearing the sounds of soft crunching underfoot as leaves go flying all around? A beautiful kaleidoscope of reds, golds and oranges on a crisp fall day! I painted Momentum to bring back those memories of a carefree time and place, when life was simple and playing with friends and siblings was the highlight of your day. Painted with thick oil paint and palette knives, I've left staccato strokes and diagonal lines to add to the feeling of motion, joy and energy while the three dimensionality of the paint, bring the scene to life. For more information on my contemporary impressionistic palette knife paintings, please e-mail  Niki Gulley. Or, check out my website at  nikigulley.com.

The Joys of Childhood. 14x11, acrylic on canvas I have finally finished the painting of my son Brian and my Goddaughter Vonice. This is one of my favorite photos of them. She was here with her parents for the Summer--I think. From looking   at other photos, they were playing with water guns. I have always loved how happy and carefree they are here. I am glad I finally painted it! www.melissaatorresart.com www.facebook.com/MelissaA.TorresArt

"Soaring on a Dream," ©2012  Niki Gulley 18" x 24" textured oil painting  I wanted this painting to be full of joy and energy, reminiscent of a simpler time. Working with palette knife, I moved thick oil paint around in long sweeping circular strokes to add to that feeling of movement and excitment, while choosing vivid primary colors to communicate a time of youth, innocence and freedom. If you would like to paint with more freedom, color and energy in your work, join me on Nov. 2nd - 4th when I'll be teaching a "Painting Outside the Lines" workshop sponsored by the Good Art Company in Fredericksburg, TX. For more information, visit  goodartcompany.com/gacart/index.php?. If you'd like more information about my upcoming workshops in the US and Europe, visit  nikigulley.com/artreks . Or, e-mail  Niki@NikiGulley.com for more information. NikiGulley.com