Artists Of Texas Contemporary Paintings and Art

                  "Nova" ©2022 Niki Gulley 36" x 36" textured mixed media painting  on 1.5" wrap around canvas with the painting continuing around the edges Inspired by this gorgeous aspen grove, I wanted to capture the magical morning light casting its warm glow on the forest. Peaceful and mysterious, the sun's rays peek through the knotted trunks causing the landscape to dance with light and awaken with autumn’s kaleidoscope of colors. Loaded with texture and layers and layers of paint, the forest shimmers with hope and discovery for the new day. E-mail  Niki Gulley with any questions. To see more of my palette knife contemporary landscape paintings, visit  nikigulley.com .    

     "Woodland Adventure" ©2022 Niki Gulley  18" x 24"" textured oil painting on board I find being immersed in nature can have such an uplifting effect, and I wanted to share that feeling with you in Woodland Adventure. I chose pure, intense reds and yellows contrasted against autumn greens to create a fall forest that vibrates with color and energy.  I placed the vivid foliage in diagonal sweeping shapes to create a sense of movement, so that you can feel the wind gently rustling the leaves and causing them to dance on a beautiful fall day. E-mail  Niki Gulley  for more information on my aspen and birch paintings. To see more of my contemporary landscape paintings, visit  nikigulley.com .  

   "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 .  

  24" x 12" textured acrylic Sunflower painting by  Niki Gulley I was awestruck by these massive fields of sunflowers blooming not too far away from where I live. Seeing this brilliant carpet of gold, with its sea of faces smiling towards the sun, just made me feel happy and I wanted you to experience that joy, too. Created with palette knife and thick paint, these yellow beauties practically leap off the canvas and come to life! For more details on my other sunflower and floral paintings, please e-mail  Niki Gulley. Or, check out my website at  nikigulley.com  to see more of my contemporary landscape palette knife paintings.

    "Standing Witness"©2022  Niki Gulley 16" x 20" textured oil painting Recently, we visited Santa Fe and to escape the heat we ventured up the Santo de Cristo mountains to cool down among the beautiful, refreshing aspen trees. I was attracted to this grove in particular with their beautiful textured white bark and their proximity and angles to each other. I decided to include the sentinels behind, also, to give you a sense of being surrounded by the peaceful forest. Dappled light casts diagonal shadows and causes the grasses to dance and sparkle. I hope you can feel the serenity of this rejuvenating place. Close up texture detail:  If interested in purchasing and for more details on "Standing Witness," please follow  nikigulley.com/ standing-witness / . E-mail  Niki Gulley  for more information on my birch and aspen tree oil paintings. To see more of my contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit  nikigulley.com .

        “Cacophony" ©2022 Niki Gulley 30” x 30" textured mixed media painting  on 1.5" wrap around canvas with the painting continuing around the edges Enjoying the concert of aspen leaves rustling in the breeze and the beauty of fall ablaze with color, I felt invigorated as I began painting this aspen forest. The setting was so mesmerizing and rejuvenating that I wanted to communicate that joyful feeling of discovery. Filling the canvas with energetic staccato strokes and bold colors, in addition to gently arching the tree trunks reaching towards the sky, all add to that uplifting feeling of being immersed in nature's symphony.  *** For more details and to purchase "Cacophony," visit nikigulley.com/cacophony/. If you're  in Columbus this weekend, please stop by my exhibit at the Columbus Arts Festival: Columbus Arts Festival Columbus, OH Downtown riverfront in the Scioto Mile Booth #M545 on Main St. Fri. June 10 • 11am – 9pm Sat. June 11 • 10am – 9pm ...

        "Floating Expressions III" ©2022 Niki Gulley SOLD  • 24" x 24" textured mixed media painting on wrap around canvas, framed in a silver floater frame Just Sold!  In this painting series, I wanted the focus to be on texture. Usually I paint with a lot of color, but I opted to use a limited palette on these pieces to really concentrate on the peeling bark of the aspen trees. Bordering on the edge of abstraction and the cusp of realism, Floating Expressions is loaded with layers and layers of paint, built up with thin glazes and then palette knife to create extreme dimension. Choosing to come in extremely close on the subject, I played around with various strokes and paint thicknesses to add depth and energy. At the end, I had to throw in a few of my signature strokes of color – a splash of gold, some touches of purple, and just a dab of fire-engine red for added excitement and unexpected color twists.  To purchase, please visit  https://www.n...

      "Floating Expressions II" ©2022 Niki Gulley 24" x 24" textured mixed media painting on wrap around canvas, framed in a silver floater frame In this painting series, I wanted the focus to be on texture. Usually I paint with a lot of color, but I opted to use a limited palette on these pieces to really concentrate on the peeling bark of the aspen trees. Bordering on the edge of abstraction and the cusp of realism, Floating Expressions is loaded with layers and layers of paint, built up with thin glazes and then palette knife to create extreme dimension. Choosing to come in extremely close on the subject, I played around with various strokes and paint thicknesses to add depth and energy. At the end, I had to throw in a few of my signature strokes of color – a splash of gold, some touches of purple, and just a dab of fire-engine red for added excitement and unexpected color twists.  To purchase, please visit  https://www.nikigulley.com/floating-expressions-ii/...

     "Floating Expressions" ©2022 Niki Gulley 24" x 24" textured mixed media painting on wrap around canvas, framed in a silver floater frame In this painting series, I wanted the focus to be on texture. Usually I paint with a lot of color, but I opted to use a limited palette on these pieces to really concentrate on the peeling bark of the aspen trees. Bordering on the edge of abstraction and the cusp of realism, Floating Expressions is loaded with layers and layers of paint, built up with thin glazes and then palette knife to create extreme dimension. Choosing to come in extremely close on the subject, I played around with various strokes and paint thicknesses to add depth and energy. At the end, I had to throw in a few of my signature strokes of color – a splash of gold, some touches of purple, and just a dab of fire-engine red for added excitement and unexpected color twists.  To purchase, please visit  https://www.nikigulley.com/floating-expressions/. *** T...

   "Arboreal Labyrinth IV" ©2020 Niki Gulley SOLD • 24" x 44" Textured Mixed Media Painting on 1.5" wrap around canvas with the painting continuing around the edges Just Sold!  Dreamy light peeks through the forest's tangle as the sun slowly rises, beckoning you to wander through the foliage and immerse yourself in nature. Loaded with color, texture and energy, this painting vibrates with a calming energy. *** For more details on my other aspen and birch paintings, please e-mail  Niki Gulley. Or, check out my website at  nikigulley.com  to see more of my contemporary landscape palette knife paintings.

      “Perspective Control II" ©2022 Niki Gulley 36” x 18" textured mixed media painting  on 1.5" wrap around canvas with the painting continuing around the edges Enjoying the melodic tinkling of the aspen leaves rustling in the breeze, the trickling sounds of the babbling brook at our side, and the beauty of fall ablaze with color, I felt invigorated as I began painting this aspen forest. The setting was so peaceful and rejuvenating that I wanted to communicate that joyful feeling of discovery. Filling the canvas with energetic staccato strokes and bold colors, in addition to gently arching the tree trunks reaching towards the sky, add to that uplifting feeling. And then just a sliver of the trail cutting through the forest, suggests the excitement of the journey that is to come. If you're in Denver, Colorado this weekend, you can see Perspective Control II and more of my aspen paintings at: Denver Arts Festival Booth #157C Denver, CO Conservatory Green, Central Par...

  “Counting Time" ©2022 Niki Gulley SOLD • 30" x 40" textured mixed media painting on 1.5" wrap around cradled board with the painting continuing around the edges Just Sold!  Capturing the excitement and energy I feel while being immersed in the nature, "Counting Time" is loaded with vibrant autumn colors, extremely thick textured paint, movement and spontaneity. Peeling, knotted aspen trees stretch deeper and deeper into the woods, counting time as their foliage dances in the breeze creating an uptempo rhythm and filling the forest with its gorgeous symphony. *** For information on more of my abstract aspen and birch forests, please e-mail  Niki Gulley. Or, check out my website at  nikigulley.com  to see more of my contemporary landscape palette knife paintings.

        "Admiring the View" ©2022 Niki Gulley 20" x 60" textured mixed media painting on 1.5" wrap around canvas with the painting continuing around the edges Conjured up from my imagination, I wanted to create a fantasy forest filled with gorgeous, colorful foliage embracing your journey, wildflowers blanketing the ground under your feet and mysterious light beckoning you onward to discover what is beyond the next bend. Stop for a moment and take in the view or continue your venture and wander into the unknown. To purchase, please contact AO5 Gallery in Austin, TX at  nikigulley.com/admiring-the-view/. *** To see more of my contemporary landscape paintings, please visit  nikigulley.com. For more information on my palette knife forest and nature paintings, please e-mail  Niki Gulley.

  "Bursts of Color V" ©2022 Niki Gulley 12" x 12" textured mixed media painting Painted on 1.5" gallery wrap canvas with the painting continuing around the edges. Here is the fifth piece in my small meditation series. Full of mystery, hope and energy, Imay this Texas bluebonnet scene bring yo peace and joy.. Created with palette knife and loaded with texture, this painting really jumps off the canvas in person. Close up texture detail: To purchase this painting, go to  nikigulley.com/bursts-of-color-v/. *** Or, if you'd like to see this painting and more of my contemporary florals and palette knife landscape paintings, please stop by my exhibit at Southlake's Art in the Square this weekend. Art in the Square Booth #SN2D Southlake, TX April 22 (Friday) 4pm – 9pm April 23 (Saturday) 10am – 9pm April 24 (Sunday) 11am – 6pm http://www.artinthesquare.com To see more of my palette knife contemporary landscape paintings, visit  nikigulley.com . E-mail  N...

       “Sundown Serenade" ©2022 Niki Gulley 20" x 16" textured oil painting on canvas I wanted this piece to be uplifting and full of color and energy. Set beneath wind swept clouds, sun sets on the horizon and illuminates everything it kisses. Casting its beautiful bronze glow across flowing grasses and golden petals, last light shines peace and hope. Perky, circular faces smile back at you and I hope all of your cares drift away while gazing into this magical moment. *** For more details on my sunflower and poppy paintings, please e-mail  Niki Gulley. Or, check out my website at  nikigulley.com  to see more of my contemporary landscape palette knife paintings.

  "Simple Life IV" ©2022 Niki Gulley textured oil paint on canvas • framed in natural wood floater frame • 16" x 20" My husband and I were on a road trip when we came across a couple of these white house glowing on the horizon. Set among vibrant green gently rolling hills with the intense blue ocean in the distance, something beckoned us to stop. Maybe it was the quiet beauty of the scene, or the nostalgic tug at a simpler life, but we were both moved to capture the moment. To convey that feeling of a less congested life, I accentuated the the basic shapes of the homes against the simple repetive curves of the hills. Meanwhile a few wispy clouds drift by adding to the tranquility of the moment. I hope you are transported to this memory of our past, before modern life got so complicated. To see more of my palette knife contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit  nikigulley.com . E-mail -  Niki Gulley *** If you're interested in joining us on one of o...