Artists Of Texas Contemporary Paintings and Art

"Dancing on Water" ©2011 Niki Gulley 36” x 60” oil painting Sunlight sparkles across aqua blue water, diamonds of purple glitter the pond’s surface; water lilies lift their faces toward the sun and gently dance across the water. Golden sunlight filters through the brambles and ferns, a touch of cardinal red peeks through purple and pink foliage while azure skies reflect in the water. A view you will want to enjoy everyday, "Dancing on Water" is a 36" by 60" textured oil on canvas. To see "Dancing on Water" and more of my textured palette knife oil paintings in person, stop by my booth at Art in the Square in Southlake, Texas, April 15-17. Visit artinthesquare.com/default.aspx for details. E-mail Niki Gulley for more information. NikiGulley.com

SOLD • "Transcending Radiance" ©2011 Niki Gulley Three 48" x 30" oils on canvas to form a 48" x 90" triptych Just Sold! These lilies were inspired by Monet's Gardens in Giverny, France, and painted with extremely thick oil paint and palette knives for enhanced color, texture and energy. For more information on commissioning a custom large scale painting for your home or office, e-mail Niki Gulley . To see more of my textured oil paintings, go to NikiGulley.com.

"Aqua Dreams" ©2011 Niki Gulley 36" x 60" textured oil on canvas When we arrived at this tranquil spot, the early morning light was very cool in color, but as the sun began to rise from the horizon, it shone this beautiful warm light that shimmered on the water's surface and cast its hope of what was to come from the brand new day. I remember the peacefulness I felt in that moment, and a sense that anything was possible. In Aqua Dreams, by showing the contrast in the cool aqua/blues in the foreground waters against the warm golden glow on the distant pond's edge, I wanted to share that feeling of hope and promise communicated by nature. For more information on this painting, e-mail Niki Gulley or to see more of my textured palette knife paintings, visit NikiGulley.com .