Artists Of Texas Contemporary Paintings and Art

  Our neighbor used to have this beautiful plant that towered over our fence. Sadly, it no longer exists but fortunately I have many photos of it taken during the many times I was outside with my dog and just waiting for him to “finish”! Why bother talking about this plant and even paint it? Well….I find myself alone quite often as is the case with many artists and so being aware of my surroundings and being grateful for even the simplest of things is a way I try to live my life. The beautiful color of the flowers with the sun shining overhead was such a pleasure to look at and so I have actually painted several views of this plant! I make it a practice to say “Thank You” as I go through my day…if you aren’t walking in gratitude I’d love to suggest it and then maybe share with me how much more enjoyable your days are! (Can’t hurt!) Make it a colorful day!  6"x6"x1/8" Acrylic on Panel/Available Framed or Unframed Click HERE   for more info. EXCI...

 FINE ART PRINTS of this piece are AVAILABLE HERE  Visit http://DebraHurd.com to view more of my work.  Visit my Daily Painters Gallery HERE  Visit my BLOG   Follow me on Facebook  HERE   Follow me on Pinterest  HERE  Follow me on Instagram  HERE

 FINE ART PRINTS of this piece are AVAILABLE HERE  Visit http://DebraHurd.com to view more of my work.  Visit my Daily Painters Gallery HERE  Visit my BLOG   Follow me on Facebook  HERE   Follow me on Pinterest  HERE  Follow me on Instagram  HERE

 FINE ART PRINTS of this piece are AVAILABLE HERE  Visit http://DebraHurd.com to view more of my work.  Visit my Daily Painters Gallery HERE  Visit my BLOG   Follow me on Facebook  HERE   Follow me on Pinterest  HERE  Follow me on Instagram  HERE

 FINE ART PRINTS of this piece are AVAILABLE HERE  Visit http://DebraHurd.com to view more of my work.  Visit my Daily Painters Gallery HERE  Visit my BLOG   Follow me on Facebook  HERE   Follow me on Pinterest  HERE  Follow me on Instagram  HERE

"Spring's Surprises" series ©2012 Niki Gulley SOLD • Four 12" x 12" textured oil paintings on wrap around canvas Just sold at my opening at American Fine Art this weekend, I created this series of sunflowers and poppies with palette knife and extremely thick oil paint, so that the resulting images are full of color, texture, energy and movement. To see more of my textured sunflower and poppy paintings, visit American Fine Art Gallery in Dallas,  americanfineart.com/events_sep_nov.html . Or, if you're in the Dallas this weekend, please stop by my booth at Richardson's Cottonwood Art Festival where I will be exhibiting. Cottonwood Art Festival May 5 • 10am - 8pm May 6 • 10am - 6pm Richardson, TX •  Cottonwood Park •  on Beltline Rd. just east of Coit cottonwoodartfestival.com/ *** Web -  NikiGulley.com  • E-mail -  Niki Gulley

"Frosted Shadows" ©2011 Niki Gulley pastel • 19" x 25" I love how beautiful the landscape is after first snowfall and when the sun starts to illuminate the tiny frosted crystals making everything sparkle with light. That perfect hour before civilization stirs and traffic turns the pristine white into dingy grey or the sun's heat begins to melt the frosting on the delicate tree limbs. In Frosted Shadows, I want you to experience that evanescent moment when beautiful, vibrant colors are reflected everywhere from the lengthy shadows on the ground to the diamond-like icicle web above. To see more of my pastels and oil paintings, visit my website at NikiGulley.com . Or, e-mail Niki Gulley with any questions.

Dallas Skyline, White Rock Lake ©2010 Niki Gulley oil on board • 5" x 7" Just off the easel! This miniature oil painting captures the light shimmering on White Rock Lake as the sun is just starting to set behind the Dallas skyline. Created with extremely thick paint and palette knife, the resulting image is loaded with color and texture. If you'd like more information on this painting, e-mail me at Niki@NikiGulley.com . I will also have several pieces on display and available for sale at my Last Art Show of 2010 this weekend at the Bath House Cultural Center in Dallas . See bathhousecultural.com for details. Or to see more of my paintings, visit my website at NikiGulley.com .

“Afternoon Shadows” Gilson Park, Chicago, IL ©2010 Niki Gulley Pastel • 10” x 8” I used to love going for a Sunday drive with my family when I was a kid. Sometimes we’d head to this park, which ran along Lake Michigan on a perfect autumn afternoon. We’d park and walk along the beach until we got to where the boats were docked, and then we’d wander onto the Bahaii Temple, with its amazing architecture and intricate carved ivory details, before we’d double back. In Afternoon Shadows, I wanted to depict a beautiful autumn day when the leaves are turning, there’s a slight chill in the air, the afternoon sun is casting mysterious long shadows and you can just make out the top of the temple in the distance, all while reminiscing about a simpler time and place. To see “Afternoon Shadows” in person, stop by my booth at the Oakbrook Fine Art Invitational this weekend in Oakbrook, II. For more information on the show, go to oakbrookcenter.com/events/48th-annual-invitational-fine-art-exhibition ....

“Peaceful Harbor” ©2010 Niki Gulley 24” x 36” oil on canvas Out of the 16 countries that I’ve visited, Lake Como, Italy is definitely one of my favorites places in the world. When we stepped off the train and wandered down to the water’s edge, my eyes started filling with tears being overwhelmed by the stunning scenery. Between the beautiful, peaceful lake, the awesome snow-capped alps in the distance, and the brightly colored stacked houses, we relished every minute we spent in this sleepy Lake Como town. To see “Peaceful Harbor” in person along with my other most recent paintings, visit my booth #355 at the Gold Coast Art Show in Chicago, IL this weekend. For more information on the show, go to amdurproductions.com/f-goldcoast-public.html. Or, if you’d like to learn how to paint luscious landscapes, join me this fall in my Adult Art Classes. Thanks to the overwhelming response to my Tuesday session, I am adding two more classes on Wednesdays. If you’re interested in joining us, visi...

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“Autumn Symphony” ©2010 Niki Gulley Pastel • 24” x 36” This is a quiet, protected creek by our house that I like escaping to when I need a break from city life. On this perfect autumn day, there was the gentlest of breezes rustling the leaves, the vibrant fall foliage was at its peak and the only sounds to be heard came from the trickling of the nearby waterfall and the birds’ sweet melodies. To see this pastel in person, visit my booth, #B212, at the State Street Art Show in Ann Arbor, MI that runs from today through Saturday. a2statestreetartfair.com Or, e-mail me at Niki@NikiGulley.com for more information. Visit my website at NikiGulley.com

“Azure Dreams” ©2010 Niki Gulley 30” x 40” oil painting When I painted Azure Dreams, I wanted you to feel like you’d just stepped into a fairytale. Loosely based on the castles and gardens we visited in England, I was awestruck by the size, scope and lushness of their gorgeous gardens – something I can’t achieve in my own wilting backyard in Texas thanks to our heat and drought. So with hope and longing, I painted this idyllic lily pond that you can escape to, enjoy the cool spring air and get lost in the beauty of this tranquil place. Visit my website at NikiGulley.com Or e-mail me at Niki@NikiGulley.com for more information.