Artists Of Texas Contemporary Paintings and Art

                                                                   Running Free 24x18 oil on linen canvas I was inspired to paint this after visiting the Acton Nature Trail with my sisters, and great nieces. Sara and Sadie are both 7 and felt free to run ahead of us. It was on a beautiful winter morning and they were happy to be outside and running free. I use a limited palette of three colors and white. Thalo Red Rose, Cadmium Yellow Light and Phthalo Blue. I really enjoyed find grays in this vibrant mix of strong pigments. To purchase or see more http://www.sherijonesart.com Sheri@sherijonesart.com http://www.sheriart.blogspot.com.  Thank you for viewing my art.  Sheri Jones

     “Fibonacci's Dream" ©2021 Niki Gulley 36” x 36" textured mixed media painting  on 1.5" wrap around canvas with the painting continuing around the edges In this painting I wanted you to feel that child-like wonder of staring up into the treetops, mesmerized by the scene overhead. I chose uplifting yellows and golds contrasted against a turquoise blue sky with gentle clouds drifting by to lift your spirits. I've arranged the aspens in a spiral pattern so that you have a sense of laying on the ground, surrounded by the forest, connecting with nature and the heavens above. Utilizing thick, curving paint strokes also adds to that joyful, playful feeling of hope and discovery. For more information on my textured aspen paintings, please e-mail me at  Niki Gulley. Or, please visit my website at   NikiGulley.com  to see more of my contemporary landscape paintings.  

       “Cacophony" ©2021 Niki Gulley 30” x 30" textured mixed media painting  on 1.5" wrap around canvas with the painting continuing around the edges Being in the forest and listening to the leaves blowing in the breeze is like a symphony to my ears. Then combine that with the explosion of color adding to visual senses, it makes for a magical moment in time. For more information on my textured palette knife paintings, please e-mail me at  Niki Gulley. Or, please visit my website at   NikiGulley.com  to see more of my contemporary landscape paintings.  

   20" x 30" textured mixed media painting on canvas  by Niki Gulley SOLD Just Shipped to a happy collector!  One of my collectors in Ohio requested that I paint a winter wonderland scene for her to show the beauty of walking through the woods on a sunny day after a snowfall, that would brighten up her living room. Loaded with surprising pops of color and texture, this piece is filled with joy and energy. E-mail  Niki Gulley  for more information on my birch and aspen tree oil paintings. To see more of my contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit  nikigulley.com .

  “Whispers in Time” ©2021 Niki Gulley 30” x 30” textured oil painting Colorado’s celebrated quaking aspen trees stand arrow straight in the valleys and  up and down the hills.  Slim white trunks sing out against the forest background and each leaf provides a sparkling symphony of notes whispering through the mountains. Flames of yellow leaves flicker against autumn’s burning reds  and the deep, cool blue mountain streaked with late light. This painting captures the breathtaking colors of Colorado in the fall, the Aspens at their most beautiful, and the peaceful rustling murmur and musical sigh of the fluttering leaves. E-mail  Niki Gulley  for more information on her contemporary landscape paintings.  See  NikiGulley.com       ••• E-mail  Niki Gulley  for more information on my textured Colorado paintings. To see more of my contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit  nikigulley.com .  

                                                                        Sunny Delight 9x12 oil on cradle board Every time I approach a field of sunflowers, my heart skips a beat. It is always a delightful experience. I met with friends to paint and take advantage of these blooming beauties.  It was a wonderful morning with cooler temperatures that normal.   To purchase or see more http://www.sherijonesart.com Sheri@sherijonesart.com http://www.sheriart.blogspot.com. Thank you for viewing my art. Sheri Jones

  JUST IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAYS, a new series of small original paintings. 6"x6"x1/8" Acrylic on panel in wooden frame/Available $120 Click HERE to purchase. View the entire collection of small pieces HERE EXCITING NEWS!! My NEW Instructional Video "Bold Contemporary Landscapes With Acrylics" is now AVAILABLE HERE Learn about my weekly art classes   HERE Sign up for my  Newsletter    HERE Visit https://HollyHunterBerry.com  to view more of my work. Follow Holly on  Facebook Follow holly on Pinterest Follow Holly on Instagram  

     “Perspective Control II" ©2021 Niki Gulley 36” x 18" textured mixed media painting  on 1.5" wrap around canvas with the painting continuing around the edges Enjoying the melodic tinkling of the aspen leaves rustling in the breeze, the trickling sounds of the babbling brook at our side, and the beauty of fall ablaze with color, I felt invigorated as I began painting this aspen forest. The setting was so peaceful and rejuvenating that I wanted to communicate that joyful feeling of discovery. Filling the canvas with energetic staccato strokes and bold colors, in addition to gently arching the tree trunks reaching towards the sky, add to that uplifting feeling. And then just a sliver of the trail cutting through the forest, suggests the excitement of the journey that is to come. To purchase this painting, go to  nikigulley.com/perspective-control-ii/. *** For more information on my textured palette knife paintings, please e-mail me at  Niki Gulley. Or, ple...

         “Lone Star Blooms" ©2020 Niki Gulley SOLD • 30" x 40" textured oil painting on wrap around canvas Just Sold through the Good Art Company Gallery!  In this painting, I wanted to capture the rhythm, color, and density of our bluebonnets and vibrant wildflowers flowing along the grassy rises and falls of our berms in the Texas Hill Country. Making sure not to over blend my thick strokes so that you could see the marks and feel the energy found in nature. Repeating patterns and waves of color create a harmony within the painting, while rendering the blooms slightly abstract plays with taking a traditional subject matter and showing it in a contemporary way. For more information on Lone Star Blooms, please contact my gallery, the Good Art Company, in Fredericksburg, TX at  goodartcompany.com/gacart/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=25&sort=20a&page=1&z . *** For more details on my other Texas paintings, please e-mail  Niki ...

                                                    Oak leaf Hydrangeas in Bloom 11x14 oil on Linen canvas This was inspired from a visit to Clark Gardens in Weatherford, Texas. The red oak leaf hydrangeas were in full bloom seemed to go on forever.  To purchase or see more http://www.sherijonesart.com Sheri@sherijonesart.com http://www.sheriart.blogspot.com. Thank you for viewing my art. Sheri Jones

        "Rhythms of Summer III"   ©2021 Niki Gulley 30" x 20" textured oil painting  Being in nature is like standing a natural cathedral. The colors of the sun bursting through the clouds creates stained glass radiating light. The trees are the pillars that hold up the roof and tapestry of the landscape provides this sanctuary with beauty and harmony that creates the peace of the space. ••• E-mail  Niki Gulley  for more information on my textured Colorado paintings. To see more of my contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit  nikigulley.com .  

       "Rhythms of Summer II"  • 20" x 30" textured oil painting   ©2021 Niki Gulley Crimson Paintbrush fill Colorado's undulating grassy hills with color joy. Sweeping clouds dance overhead while nature's palette puts on a harmonic concert below. Making sure to not over blend my thick strokes allows you to see the marks and feel the peaceful energy. Repeating patterns and waves of color create a harmony within the painting, while rendering the blooms and their surroundings abstractly plays with taking a traditional subject matter and showing it in a contemporary way. ••• E-mail  Niki Gulley  for more information on my textured Colorado paintings. To see more of my contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit  nikigulley.com .  

      "Rhythms of Summer"  • 20" x 30" textured oil painting   ©2021 Niki Gulley With our summer heat I can only imagine being in the mountains of Colorado. Standing among the wildflowers as a cool breeze caresses your skin and rustles the grass. This is a little slice of heaven. ••• E-mail  Niki Gulley  for more information on my palette knife Colorado paintings. To see more of my contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit  nikigulley.com .  

                                                                   Chasing Sunflowers 11x14 oil on wood panel Chasing Sunflowers was a plein air piece I started in a beautiful field of sunflowers. We set up quickly and got to work. As soon as we started the owner showed up and asked us to leave.  He did say we could finish, so we worked quickly.  When I got home it looked like a hot mess. So I scraped the painting and started over! The landscape around this field was so beautiful. I was determined to make this one work.  To purchase or see more http://www.sherijonesart.com Sheri@sherijonesart.com http://www.sheriart.blogspot.com. Thank you for viewing my art. Sheri Jones

  Crazy times...that's not new but as we go through our day we can hope for a new start, fresh beginnings. I was inspired to create this as I watched the sky over my part of Texas and thought...no matter what is going on, "There Is Always Another Day"! Hope when things get challenging for you that you might look up into the sky, notice the Light and trust, there will always be another day...Amen 6"x6"x1/8" Mixed Media on Panel, Available Framed or Unframed Click HERE for purchase info. Purchase my new Video Course   HERE Learn about my weekly art classes   HERE View my upcoming Workshops HERE Sign up for my  Newsletter    HERE Visit https://HollyHunterBerry.com  to view more of my work. Follow Holly on  Facebook Follow holly on Pinterest Follow Holly on Instagram  

  "Meandering Journey"  © Niki Gulley 16" x 20" textured oil on canvas panel Recently, we visited Santa Fe and to escape the heat we ventured up the Santo de Cristo mountains to cool down amongst the beautiful, refreshing aspen trees. I was drawn to this meandering path leading through the aspens with its dappled light creating such gorgeous shadows. Having fun capturing all of the different textures with palette knife from the lush grasses to the feathery wildflowers to the peeling bark on the aspen trees, I set out to recreate the peace and beauty of this forest. I hope you, too, can feel the serenity of this rejuvenating place and enjoy an uplifting walk in the woods. For more details or to purchase "Meandering Journey," please go to  nikigulley.com/ meandering-journey / . E-mail  Niki Gulley  for more information on her palette knife aspen and birch tree paintings. See  NikiGulley.com  to see more of her contemporary landscape paintings.

  "Standing Witness"©2021  Niki Gulley 16" x 20" textured oil painting Aspens have always held a special fondness for me as there is just something inherently beautiful with the color and patterns of their bark. Plus the sound of an entire forest that has the leaves whispering to you with a gentle breeze is something that soothes the soul. Close up texture detail:  If interested in purchasing and for more details on "Standing Witness," please follow  nikigulley.com/ standing-witness / . E-mail  Niki Gulley  for more information on my birch and aspen tree oil paintings. To see more of my contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit  nikigulley.com .

                                                                        First Light's Glow 12x12 oil on canvas I painted this using a new color palette, introducing a viridian.    It is on the cool side of green. It leans toward the blue so it was useful for mixing greens on the cooler side. I love the effect it gave with this morning sunrise. This is a local landscape with Comanche Peak in the background.   To purchase or see more http://www.sherijonesart.com  Sheri@sherijonesart.com http://www.sheriart.blogspot.com. Thank you for viewing my art. Sheri Jones

  "Walk About III" 10" x 20" textured mixed media painting on canvas  by Niki Gulley There is just something about a path that draws me in. I love how they offer you promise of a new destination where others have also traveled. Especially when it is such a beautiful setting with an abundance of color and peacefulness.  If you'd like to see or find out more details about "Walk About III," it is available through: Studio Seven Arts Gallery 400 Main Street Pleasanton, CA StudioSevenArts.com E-mail  Niki Gulley  for more information on my birch and aspen tree oil paintings. To see more of my contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit  nikigulley.com .

                                                         Lily Pond 16x20  oil on canvas I created this after visiting Clark Gardens while the lilies were blooming. I was grateful to paint while on location and I took lots of photos.   To purchase or see more http://www.sherijonesart.com Sheri@sherijonesart.com . Thank you for viewing my art.  Sheri Jones

  "Walk About II" ©2021 Niki Gulley 10" x 20" textured mixed media painting  on 3/4" wrap around canvas with the painting continuing around the edges There is something so peaceful about taking a stroll through the woods. The way the light dances along the ground making everything seem alive to accompany you on your journey. The color of the leaves explode overhead pulling your eyes back to the sky and the heavens above. If you'd like to see or find out more details about "Walk About II," it is available through: Studio Seven Arts Gallery 400 Main Street Pleasanton, CA StudioSevenArts.com E-mail  Niki Gulley  for more information on my birch and aspen tree oil paintings. To see more of my contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit  nikigulley.com .