Artists Of Texas Contemporary Paintings and Art

   "Autumn Hideaway"   ©2022 Niki Gulley 16" x 20" textured oil painting  After we finished teaching our Art Trek to Vermont, my husband and I stayed another few days to try to capture the gorgeous scenery on canvas and film. This morning, we ventured up to the majestic overlook by the Von Trapp property to capture the spectacular scenery. I loved how this cabin was perfectly tucked into the mountainside surrounded by vibrant fall foliage. The slightly overcast day made the colors pop even more! I hope you, too, can enjoy the crisp autumn air and a peaceful escape from the bustle of city life. To purchase "Autumn Hideaway," please visit  https://www.nikigulley.com/autumn-hideaway/. E-mail  Niki Gulley with any questions about my palette knife fall foliage paintings. To see more of my contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit  nikigulley.com .  

 *** "Falling Water II", Skógafoss, Iceland ©2022 Niki Gulley 12" x 16” textured oil painting Iceland Art Trek: Day 1 - Skogafoss First stop on our Iceland Art Trek this year was the Skogafoss waterfall. Surrounded by lush grassy mountains, this cascade surges downward with such force and power! Today I set up my easel to capture the energy and flow of the water. Creating strokes in diagonal sweeping shapes to enhance that feeling of movement and rhythm, I hope you, too, can hear the flowing water's music and feel the gentle spray from its mist. To purchase "Falling Water," go to  https://www.nikigulley.com/falling-water-ii-2/. To see more of my contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit  nikigulley.com . E-mail  Niki Gulley for more information on my Iceland painting series. *** If you're interested in joining us on one of our upcoming Art Treks to Iceland in 2024 or for a Foodie Trek, please let us know.  Spaces fill up quickly!  Check ou...

    "Peaks and Valleys" ©2022 Niki Gulley 12" x 16” textured oil painting Scotland Art Trek –  Days 5: Isle of Skye - Quiraing Led by Niki Gulley and Scott Williams Next up on our Scotland Art Trek itinerary was a morning stop at the Quiraing, a unique area filled with high cliffs, hidden plateaus and unusual rock formations. Allowing a full morning for my painters to capture the land's unique beauty, everyone did an amazing job! I chose this vantage point with some of the purple heather growing in the foreground, adding a nice color contrast to all of that lush greenery. The photographers hiked all around, capturing unique angles and then we all treated ourselves to lunch. Afterwards, we stopped at Mealt Falls to take in the waterfall's power and beauty, and then we finished the day back in Portree. To purchase "Peaks and Valleys," please check out  https://www.nikigulley.com/falling-water-ii-2/. Photographers searching for that perfect angle to captur...

  "Positano Overlook" ©2022 Niki Gulley  16" x 20” textured oil painting My husband and I recently visited Positano situated along the Amalfi Coast of Italy and were awestruck by its beauty. Since it hugs the coast, there are gorgeous views around every turn of the colorful houses and rooftops overlooking the tranquil blue harbor. With this amazing view on our walk into town every day with its iconic tiled church, I decided I had to stop and paint it! Loaded with color and texture, I hope my painting transports you to this idyllic location and brings back wonderful vacation memories. Close up texture detail: To purchase this painting, please visit  nikigulley.com/positano-overlook/. E-mail  Niki Gulley with any questions about my palette knife travel paintings. To see more of my contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit  nikigulley.com . *** If you're interested in joining us on one of our upcoming Art Treks or Foodie Treks, please let us know. ...

"Amalfi Coast Memories" ©2022 Niki Gulley  16" x 20” textured oil painting My husband and I recently visited the Amalfi Coast of Italy and were awestruck by its beauty. Since it hugs the coast, there are gorgeous views around every turn of the colorful houses and rooftops overlooking the tranquil blue harbor. With this amazing view out our hotel window, I decided I had to paint it one day! Loaded with color and texture, I hope my painting transports you to this idyllic location and brings back wonderful vacation memories. Close up texture detail: E-mail  Niki Gulley with any questions about my palette knife travel paintings. To see more of my contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit  nikigulley.com . *** If you're interested in joining us on one of our upcoming Art Treks or Foodie Treks, please let us know.  Spaces fill up quickly!  For more information on upcoming Treks, please visit  http://www.ArtTreks.org. ***

"Autumn Awakening"  • 16" x 20" textured oil painting  SOLD •  ©2021 Niki Gulley Just Sold through the Good Art Company Gallery!  As we were nearing the end of our New England adventure, the temperature dropped 30 degrees overnight and we woke up to 20 degrees and frost the next morning. Luckily the view out our window was beautiful and I could continue to paint the magnificent fall foliage from the comfort of indoors that morning! The lighting coming through the clouds was so dramatic, causing the leaves to glow. The soft breeze that was blowing caused the foliage to sway and dance to its own rhythm and I wanted to capture that movement and energy in “Autumn Awakening.” I liked how the distant mountain was a deep shade of purple since the sun wasn't on it, and how it set off the contrasting complimentary colors in the foreground. Created with palette knife and thick paint, this canvas is loaded with texture, color and movement. To see other pieces available th...

   "Autumn in Stowe"  ©2019 Niki Gulley SOLD • 9" x 12" textured oil painting  Just Sold!   During our New England Fall Foliage Art Trek that my husband, Scott Williams, and I taught, we painted this gorgeous valley in Stowe, VT with its iconic church nestled among the vibrant foliage. Painted with palette knife and oil paint, this canvas is loaded with textured, color and movement! For more information on upcoming Art Treks, please visit  http://www.ArtTreks.org. *** E-mail  Niki Gulley  with any questions. To see more of my palette knife contemporary landscape paintings, visit  nikigulley.com . ***

  "Woodland Stroll" ©2022 Niki Gulley 10" x 20” textured oil painting Today we continued our counterclockwise adventure around Iceland to arrive in the north, near the massive, impressive Godafoss waterfall. Unfortunately, our weather turned for the worse, and it was way too wet to paint the falls. However, just over the mountain, 20 minutes away at our b and b, the skies were fairly clear with even occasional glimpses of sunshine. I loved these birch trees all over their property, leading you down to the gorgeous view of the mountains in the distance. Sprinkled with summer wildflowers, I set out to capture the light casting long shadows from the trunks and causing the grasses to glow in the foreground, leading to a feeling of joy and serenity in this beautiful spot. Close up texture detail of Woodland Stroll:  *** If you're interested in joining us on one of our upcoming Art Treks or Foodie Treks to Iceland or Tuscany, please let us know.  Spaces fill up quickly! Al...

  "Autumn in Tuscany" ©2021 Niki Gulley  10" x 20” textured oil painting During our Tuscany Foodie Trek, we stay in the middle of the countryside at a villa surrounded by 360 degree views of the rolling hills and valleys and nearby hill towns. One of the best vantage points and probably my favorite town in Tuscany is Pienza. Perched on high, the city towers over everything around and seems to actually draw the passing clouds to its bell tower and church steeple. This was a particularly gorgeous morning with beautiful puffy white clouds drifting by that created dramatic shadows in the recesses and golden light as it hit the autumn fields.  If interested in purchasing and for more details on "Autumn in Tuscany," please visit nikigulley.com/autumn-in-tuscany/ . *** If you're interested in joining us on one of our upcoming Art Treks or Foodie Treks to Iceland or Tuscany, please let us know.  Spaces fill up quickly! Alsace, France - Aug. 2021 Tuscany Foodie Trek...

"Autumn Concerto II" ©2020 Niki Gulley SOLD • 16" x 20" textured oil painting  Just sold through The Statton Gallery!  I painted this colorful birch trees on location with the fall hues emerging in all of their glory. I loved this grove of trunks that twisted and turned, slicing bright white through the tangle of autumn leaves. Painted over several mornings, the air was crisp but the sun made for beautiful painting conditions that illuminated the subject and warmed the air. I hope you, too, can feel the thrill of being surrounded by nature on a perfect fall day. *** E-mail  Niki Gulley  for more information on her fall aspen and birch tree paintings. To see more of my palette knife contemporary landscape paintings, visit  nikigulley.com .

     "Heathered Hills" ©2021 Niki Gulley SOLD  • 8" x 6” textured oil painting on canvas panel Iceland Art Trek: Plein Air Painting and Photography Workshop led by Niki Gulley and Scott Williams Day 5 - Driving through Iceland’s Beautiful Countryside Just Sold!  The next morning, we loaded everyone back up in the van to continue our gorgeous tour of Iceland during our Art Trek we led in August. This summer the wildflowers dotting the roadsides were beautiful. From the soft pinks of Heather to the bold blues of the Lupines to cheerful pops of gold, I just had to capture their joy and color.  To see more of my contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit  nikigulley.com . E-mail  Niki Gulley for more information on my Iceland painting series. * ** If you'd like to join us on one of upcoming Art Treks or Foodie Treks, please let us know.  Alsace, France - Aug. 2022 Tuscany Foodie Trek - Oct. 2022 For more information on upcoming Art T...

   "Cascades II" ©2021 Niki Gulley SOLD • 8" x 6” textured oil painting on canvas panel Iceland Art Trek: Plein Air Painting and Photography Workshop led by Niki Gulley and Scott Williams Day 4 - Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon Just Sold!  Later that day, while Scott and the photographers were photographing the glacier lagoons, I continued painting the beautiful waterfall on our hotel's grounds. Pulling in tight on this one just to focus on the rush of the water and the textures of the rocks, I hope you feel the power of nature to invigorate and lift one's spirits! To see more of my contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit  nikigulley.com . E-mail  Niki Gulley for more information on my Iceland painting series. * ** If you'd like to join us on one of upcoming Art Treks or Foodie Treks, please let us know.  Alsace, France - Aug. 2022 Tuscany Foodie Trek - Oct. 2022 For more information on upcoming Art Treks, please visit  http://www.ArtTreks....

  "Cascades" ©2021 Niki Gulley 12" x 9” textured oil painting on canvas panel Iceland Art Trek: Plein Air Painting and Photography Workshop led by Niki Gulley and Scott Williams Day 4 - Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon On Day 4 of our Iceland Art Trek, Scott drove the photographers to visit the glacier lagoons. Meanwhile, I stayed back and painted on the beautiful grounds of our hotel. T he waterfalls in Iceland are incredible and practically around every turn – crashing through cliffs, splashing over rocks, bubbling downstream and trickling out to sea. This one was actually next to our hotel and screamed that I had to capture it! I chose to paint this scene with loose, expressive brushstrokes to convey the movement and energy of the  rushing  water and the texture in the cliffs and rocks. Also, adding to the joy of the moment, summer's last lupines dot the landscape with brilliant hues of blues. To see more of my contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit  ni...