Artists Of Texas Contemporary Paintings and Art

                    "Winding Water II"  ©2022 Niki Gulley  16" x 20" textured mixed media painting on canvas panel Painted on location along the Willow City Loop in Fredericksburg, TX, I was drawn to this tranquil spot, especially as the day was getting hotter. When I started the scene, there were just a few shadows being cast from the trees on the right but they kept growing as I was painting! I liked the rhythm they were creating so I decided to include their patterns and go ahead and chase the light (which is a no no for plein air painters). But there's always exceptions to the rules, right? I hope you enjoy this cool peaceful place as much as I did. To see more of my contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit  nikigulley.com . E-mail  Niki Gulley for more information on my paintings.

   "Sunshine on My Mind" ©2022 Niki Gulley 20" x 24" textured acrylic painting on canvas This sunflower field that I visited this summer was GORGEOUS. It felt like it stretched for miles. Bright, happy faces sharing their smiles with us and lifting our spirits. My heart literally swelled and I had to capture all of that joy on canvas.  Utilizing vivid, uplifting hues, thick paint and bold, loose strokes add to the happy, carefree feeling of the moment and I hope you are transported there with me. E-mail  Niki Gulley  for more information on my sunflower and wildflower fields paintings. To see more of my contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit  nikigulley.com .  

  "Weathered Cisterns" ©2022 Niki Gulley 18" x 12" textured oil painting • Grapevine, TX  I painted these water tanks and grain mill in the distance recently in Grapevine, TX on a bright, crisp winter morning. I loved the colorful rust contrasting against the blue-grays of the metal containers, and I worked with thick layers of oil paint and my palette knife to capture that texture. The whole scene had an industrial feel to it, so I chose to include the telephone pole and wires in the foreground to set that feel and also lead you into the scene. Adding a touch of whimsy to an otherwise hardened scene, I like the play of recent man made touches juxtaposed against 19th and 20th century modern technology. To purchase "Weathered Cisterns," go to  nikigulley.com/weathered-cisterns/. For more information on my textured contemporary landscape paintings, please e-mail  Niki Gulley. Or, check out my website at:  nikigulley.com.

  "Flowing into Spring" ©2022 Niki Gulley SOLD • 24" x 12" textured oil painting on wrap around canvas, framed in an espresso floater frame Just Sold!  I painted this scene from the Dallas Arboretum on location when the weather was beautiful and the spring buds were in full bloom. I love tulips being one of the first flowers to announce that winter has officially ended, so I focused on these colorful red and white striped ones in the foreground, which contrast so well against the complimentary green leaves and grasses. I also liked how their height leads you back into the distant flower beds and onto the Degolyer house in the background, so I chose this vertical panorama format to accentuate that feeling. Loaded with thick oil paint, texture and movement, I hope you can feel the joy that spring is in the air! For more details on my other Texas paintings, please e-mail  Niki Gulley. Or, check out my website at  nikigulley.com  to see more of my contemporary...

  "Rhapsody in Bloom II" ©2022 Niki Gulley 20" x 20" textured oil painting I painted these cheerful tulips from life in my backyard garden. With all of our rain this year, I had a bumper crop and wanted to capture the joy I felt seeing them signaling that winter was finally over and spring had begun! Created with palette knife and thick paint, this piece is bursting with color and texture. Blurring out the background, you can focus on each individual flower. Creating a circular composition within the square format creates a harmony and flow, while unblended diagonal marks add to the energy and happiness of the moment. I hope these tulips brighten your day and lift your spirits, too. *** E-mail  Niki Gulley  for more information on my tulip and contemporary floral paintings. Or, check out my website at  nikigulley.com  to see more of my contemporary landscape palette knife paintings.

    "Rooted Together" ©2022 Niki Gulley 24" x 12" textured oil painting on canvas  Rooted Together was inspired from a trip we took to Monet’s Gardens outside of Paris. Being a lover of impressionist paintings, I was awestruck standing in the footsteps of one of my favorite painters! The gardens have been maintained immacuately and I could see exactly where Monet painted his paintings. I’ve always loved påurple irises and was particularly drawn to this view with the two irises entangled together. Off in the distance, you can see Monet’s picturesque house with that spectacular view of his garden. E-mail  Niki Gulley  for more information on my contemporary floral paintings. If you are interested in purchasing "Rooted Together," go to  nikigulley.com/rooted-together-2/. To see more of my contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit  nikigulley.com .

"Flowing into Spring" ©2022 Niki Gulley 24" x 12" textured oil painting on wrap around canvas, framed in an espresso floater frame I painted this scene from the Dallas Arboretum on location when the weather was beautiful and the spring buds were in full bloom. I love tulips being one of the first flowers to announce that winter has officially ended, so I focused on these colorful red and white striped ones in the foreground, which contrast so well against the complimentary green leaves and grasses. I also liked how their height leads you back into the distant flower beds and onto the Degolyer house in the background, so I chose this vertical panorama format to accentuate that feeling. Loaded with thick oil paint, texture and movement, I hope you can feel the joy that spring is in the air! To purchase "Flowing into Spring," visit  nikigulley.com/flowing-into-spring/. For more details on my other Texas paintings, please e-mail  Niki Gulley. Or, check out my ...

        "Popping Sunshine II" ©2021 Niki Gulley SOLD • 24" x 12" textured mixed media on canvas Just sold through The Good Art Company Gallery!  I wanted this piece to be uplifting and full of joy and energy. Set beneath a colorful sky with a few clouds drifting by on a beautiful day in springtime, the poppies and wildflowers are in full bloom. Using broken impressionistic strokes in surprising hues, causes the landscape to dance and flow, and I hope all of your cares drift away while gazing into this cheerful scene. ••• E-mail  Niki Gulley  for more information on my poppy and wildflower fields paintings. To see more of my contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit  nikigulley.com .  

" Pops of Red " ©2022 Niki Gulley 24" x 12" textured mixed media painting on canvas I wanted to capture the rhythm, color, and density of vibrant poppies flowing along this grassy hill. Making sure to not over blend my thick strokes so that you could see the marks and feel the energy found in nature, Pops of Red II is loaded with texture, color and movement. Vertical diagonal rows of ruby jewel tones lead your eye to the foliage in the distance, inviting you to stroll amongst the gorgeous wildflowers. Arranging the blooms vertically are designed to lift your spirits and add joy and serenity to your home. E-mail  Niki Gulley  for more information on my poppy and wildflower paintings. To see more of my contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit  nikigulley.com .

     “Blossoming Dreams" ©2022 Niki Gulley 20" x 30" textured mixed media painting on wrap around canvas In this painting I wanted to create a dream-like feel using one of my favorite flowers, the poppy. There is something awe-inspiring about the transformation of a single dainty flower into a dense explosion of vibrant, energetic crimson that delights your senses and lifts your spirits. Arranging the wildflower masses in the foreground to create waves of color and repeating those curving shapes throughout the landscape add to a sense of joyful harmony and tranquility. For more information on this painting, please contact The Good Art Company Gallery, in Fredericksburg, TX at  goodartcompany.com/gacart/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=25&sort=20a&page=1&z . *** For more details on my abstracted wildflower paintings, please e-mail  Niki Gulley. Or, check out my website at  nikigulley.com  to see more of my contemporary landscape pale...

    “Sun's Glory II" ©2022 Niki Gulley 24" x 24" textured oil painting on wrap around canvas I wanted this piece to be uplifting and full of color and energy. The sun sets on the horizon, casting its beautiful glow across golden petals while perky, circular faces smile back at you. Magical light dances through the morning field, bringing sunshine and hope for the day to come. ••• E-mail  Niki Gulley  for more information on my sunflower and wildflower fields paintings. To see more of my contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit  nikigulley.com .  

    "Planted Sunshine III" ©2021 Niki Gulley 10" x 20" textured mixed media painting on canvas panel This sunflower field that I visited this summer was beautiful. Miles of bright, happy faces sharing their smiles with us and lifting our spirits. My heart literally swelled and I had to capture all of that golden joy on canvas. Just after sunrise, big, billowy clouds drift by on the horizon and are illuminated with color from the rising sun. Utilizing thick paint and palette knives to create broad, energetic strokes and not over blending my marks adds emotion and abstraction for the viewer to fill in their own story.  E-mail  Niki Gulley  for more information on my sunflower and wildflower fields paintings. To see more of my contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit  nikigulley.com .  

     Ruby Trail, Tuscany ©2021 Niki Gulley SOLD • 24" x 24" textured mixed media on canvas Just Sold through The Good Art Company Gallery!  Inspired from a wonderful trip to Tuscany, I wanted this piece to be uplifting and full of joy and energy. Set beneath a colorful sky with a few clouds drifting by on a beautiful day in springtime, the poppies and wildflowers are in full bloom. Using broken impressionistic strokes in surprising hues, causes the landscape to dance and flow, and I hope all of your cares drift away while gazing into this cheerful scene. ••• E-mail  Niki Gulley  for more information on my poppy and wildflower fields paintings. To see more of my contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit  nikigulley.com .  

   "Capturing the Sun III" ©2021 Niki Gulley SOLD • 16" x 20" textured oil painting on 3/4" wrap around canvas with the painting continuing around the edges Just Sold through The Statton Gallery!  This sunflower field that I visited in the middle of the pandemic was GORGEOUS. It felt like it stretched for miles. Bright, happy faces sharing their smiles with us and lifting our spirits. My heart literally swelled and I had to capture all of that joy on canvas.  Utilizing vivid, uplifting hues, thick paint and bold, loose strokes add to the happy, carefree feeling of the moment and I hope you are transported there with me. ••• E-mail  Niki Gulley  for more information on my sunflower and wildflower fields paintings. To see more of my contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit  nikigulley.com .  

      "Popping Sunshine III" ©2021 Niki Gulley 24" x 12" textured mixed media on canvas I wanted to capture the rhythm, color, and density of vibrant poppies flowing along this grassy hill. Making sure to not over blend my thick strokes so that you could see the marks and feel the energy found in nature, Popping Color is loaded with texture, color and movement. Vertical diagonal rows of ruby jewel tones lead your eye to the foliage in the distance, inviting you to stroll amongst the gorgeous wildflowers. Arranging the blooms vertically are designed to lift your spirits and add joy and serenity to your home. If interested in purchasing this palette poppy scene, please contact the The Statton Gallery: The Statton Gallery 137 Spring Street Eureka Springs, AR 72632 stattongallery.com ••• E-mail  Niki Gulley  for more information on my poppies and wildflower fields paintings. To see more of my contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit  nikigul...

"Popping Sunshine" ©2021 Niki Gulley 24" x 12" textured mixed media on canvas I absolutely love it when I come across a whole field of wildflowers – there is something about the transformation of a single dainty flower into a dense explosion of color that inspires awe and delights your senses. I liked how these rows of poppies and rolling grasses created a gentle harmony, inviting you to wander into the distance, getting lost in the moment. Full of color and hope, may my "Popping Color" painting transport you to a happy serene place. If interested in purchasing "Popping Sunshine," please contact the The Statton Gallery: The Statton Gallery 137 Spring Street Eureka Springs, AR 72632 stattongallery.com *** E-mail  Niki Gulley  for more information on my poppies and wildflower fields paintings. To see more of my contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit  nikigulley.com .  

    Ruby Trail, Tuscany ©2021 Niki Gulley 24" x 24" textured mixed media on canvas Inspired from a wonderful trip to Tuscany, I wanted this piece to be uplifting and full of joy and energy. Set beneath a colorful sky with a few clouds drifting by on a beautiful day in springtime, the poppies and wildflowers are in full bloom. Using broken impressionistic strokes in surprising hues, causes the landscape to dance and flow, and I hope all of your cares drift away while gazing into this cheerful scene. "Ruby Trail" is available through the Good Art Company Gallery,  goodartcompany.com/gacart/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=25&sort=20a&page=1&zenid=417ih04llasuk7pl1h0qhj32k1 . ••• E-mail  Niki Gulley  for more information on my poppy and wildflower fields paintings. To see more of my contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit  nikigulley.com .