Artists Of Texas Contemporary Paintings and Art

"Orchestrating Autumn" ©2014 Niki Gulley 24" x 48" textured oil painting on wrap around canvas I wanted this painting to be about the power and energy in nature to invigorate your spirit more so than an exact replica of the forest, so I chose to use warm vivid colors and thick staccato strokes to add to that feeling. I placed the 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. To see more of my contemporary landscape paintings, please visit  nikigulley.com. For more information on palette knife birch and aspen tree paintings, please e-mail  Niki Gulley.

"Autumn Crescendo" ©2013 Niki Gulley 36" x 60" textured oil painting on wrap around canvas I wanted this painting to be about the power and energy in nature to invigorate your spirit more so than an exact replica of the forest, so I chose to use warm vivid colors and thick staccato strokes to add to that feeling. I placed the 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. If you would like to see "Autumn Crescendo" and more of my textured oil paintings in person, please stop by my booth at the State Street Art Fair in Ann Arbor, MI this Wednesday through Saturday. State Street Art Fair Wed. July 17 • 10am – 9pm Thurs. July 18 • 10am – 9pm Fri. July 19 • 10am – 9pm Sat. July 20 • 10am – 6pm Ann Arbor, MI Booth #B211 on N. University between Thayer and State St. a2statestreetartfair.com To see more of my contemp...

"Seasonal Shifts, Summer" ©2012 Niki Gulley 12" x 12" textured oil on canvas I painted this aspen grove with extremely thick oil paint and palette knife. The resulting canvas is loaded with texture, color and energy! I've painted it on 1 and 1/2 inch deep stretcher bars, with the image continuing around the edges so that it can be hung as is frameless for a contemporary look. This image looks great hung alone to brighten up a little spot, or in a grouping with some of the other seasons I've painted to fill a larger space. Take a look at  nikigulley.com/the-art/textured-oils/ to find complimentary companion pieces. If interested in more information on pricing and purchasing, please e-mail  Niki Gulley . To see more of my textured aspen and birch tree paintings, please visit  NikiGulley.com .

Blazing Transitions II ©2012 Niki Gulley 48" x 36" • Textured painting on canvas I used to love it as a kid when my parents would take me to the forest preserves near our home outside of Chicago. We would spend the whole day bike riding, picnicking and being immersed in nature and I relished this time with my family. In Blazing Transitions II I wanted to recreate those warm memories, choosing reds and yellows of autumn to heighten those happy feelings and using energetic strokes with my paint reminiscent of a carefree, simpler time. If you'd like more information on my textured aspen and birch tree paintings, e-mail  Niki Gulley . Or if you're in the Dallas / Fort Worth area this weekend, please stop by my booth, #J-5, at Southlake's Art in the Square. Art in the Square  Fri. Apr. 27 • 4pm - 9pm  Sat. Apr. 28 • 10am - 9pm  Sun. Apr. 29 • 11am - 5pm  Southlake, TX • Southlake Town Square • 234 State St.  ArtInTheSquare.com *** Niki...