Artists Of Texas Contemporary Paintings and Art

"Rhapsody in Bloom" ©2010 Niki Gulley Oil painting • 12” x 12” These sunflowers were painted from a gorgeous bouquet in my studio with extremely thick oil paint and palette knife. I love the contrast in the colors and how the texture of the paint causes them to leap off the canvas and come to life. Visit my website at NikiGulley.com to see more paintings or E-mail me at Niki@NikiGulley.com for more information.

Stormy Weather Sunflowers by Nancy Medina 12X10 Oil on Linen Board Available in My Daily Painters Gallery Nancy Medina Web Site Nancy Medina Art Blog It was a stormy Saturday in Flower Mound, and when the tornado sirens went off, the puggy assistants and I found shelter in an interior room with beds, blankets, the IPhone, and a small bowl of dog treats. That last was the stave off potential starvation in case our stay lasted more than 10 minutes. The evening has closed with one of those beautiful golden sunsets. The TV is running in the front room, where Carlos has Howie on a pillow in his lap, and the other pugs are in a pile snoring happily. I can't imagine a more perfect way to end a Saturday afternoon. I hope yours has been just as interesting!

Lazy Sunflowers by Sheri Jones 4 x 6 oil on canvas These lazy sunflowers were taking a break from the Texas heat and soaking up the air conditioner. I was not helping to extend their life by keeping them out of water. I was forced to paint them really fast. Zoom zoom. Available for purchase Sheri@sheriart.art sheriart.net sheriart.blogspot.com

Rounds of Red and Gold by Sheri Jones 16 x 20 oil on canvas This was inspired from the fresh flowers out of my garden. I love working in the garden and the fruits of my labor. Available Sheri@sheriart.net sheriart.net sheriart.blogspot.com

Sights of Summer by Sheri Jones 14 x 11 oil on canvas panel This was inspired from a set up in my studio. The sunflowers are blooming and ready for picking. The cantaloupe was ripe for painting, but never made it to the etible stage. I'm glad it was good for something. I started this one with a dark background and big shapes, laying the paint on with a palette knife. Available Sheri@sheriart.net sheriart.net sheriart.blogspot.com

Sunflower study by Niki Gulley 5" x 7" I created this sunflower study with palette knife and extremely thick paint to achieve texture and dimension. I love how the bright colors pop and brighten up any room, and how the strokes contain so much movement and energy. Visit my website at NikiGulley.com Or e-mail me at Niki@NikiGulley.com for more information.