Artists Of Texas Contemporary Paintings and Art

  "Autumn Hideaway"   ©2021 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 .  

Day Lily Dance 16x12 oil on wood panel I painted this as a demo at my show with Cheryl Lee Jones at Lake View Inn in Granbury. This show hangs until November 15th. Stop by and check out my oil paintings and Cheryl's great watercolors.   This painting was inspired from the Master Gardens in Granbury. They will have their annual Free annual "Romancing the Butterfly" festival on Saturday, October 2nd from1:30-4:00. I will be there painting and enjoying the festivities. They are located at 1410 W. Pearl Street.   

     “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. 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 contempo...

  “Falling Rocks” ©2021 Niki Gulley 20" x 24” textured oil painting on wrap around canvas This painting is inspired from my first trip to Colorado. I loved the majestic mountains, the meandering creeks and rushing rivers, the lush terrain and the quaking aspen trees. The ride through the mountains was thrilling, as we straddled cliff sides, our tires gripped the road through spine-tingling hairpin turns, we raced through cavernous tunnels carved through the dense rock, and jagged mountains hugged us like there was no tomorrow. And, as if the journey wasn't exciting enough, we were reminded of the  adventure that lay ahead with a new falling rocks sign every few bends! For more information on my textured palette knife oil paintings, please e-mail me at  Niki Gulley. Or, please visit my website at   NikiGulley.com  to see more of my contemporary landscape paintings.  

  Standing among the trees, watching the light find it's way through the branches, I was mesmerized by the view. I was surrounded by limbs that appeared to hold each other up. The large tree in front of me was the star but the neighboring trees played a part of the story, they were family and "Woven Together". No matter if we share DNA or not when we stand together and weather storms our lives are like woven fabric and provide shelter. Something to think about, maybe we aren't islands after all! 24"x18"x2" Mixed Media on Canvas/Available Click HERE for purchase info. 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  

  This is a 9x12 painting done en plein air in Ingram, TX, along the Guadalupe River. We took a week vacation in cute little cabin rentals called Casita Blu. I took advantage of the beautiful weather and peaceful quiet. My goal was to create a painting a day and I did. One day I actually painted two.  www.melissaatorresart.com For prints and other merchandise visit  FineArtAmerica . Follow me on  Facebook . Follow me on  Instagram . Thank you for looking!

   "Planted Sunshine III" ©2021 Niki Gulley SOLD • 16" x 20" textured mixed media painting on canvas panel Just Sold!  This sunflower field that I visited this summer was GORGEOUS. It felt like it stretched for miles. Bright, happy faces sharing their smiles with us and lifting our spirits. My heart literally swelled and I had to capture all of that joy on canvas.  Utilizing vivid, uplifting hues, thick paint and bold, loose strokes add to the happy, carefree feeling of the moment and I hope you are transported there with me. E-mail  Niki Gulley  for more information on my sunflower and wildflower fields paintings. To see more of my contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit  nikigulley.com .  

  This is a 9x12 painting done en plein air in Ingram, TX, along the Guadalupe River. We took a week vacation in cute little cabin rentals called Casita Blu. I took advantage of the beautiful weather and peaceful quiet. My goal was to create a painting a day and I did. One day I actually painted two.  www.melissaatorresart.com For prints and other merchandise visit  FineArtAmerica . Follow me on  Facebook . Follow me on  Instagram . Thank you for looking!

  This is a 9x12 painting done en plein air in Ingram, TX, along the Guadalupe River. We took a week vacation in cute little cabin rentals called Casita Blu. I took advantage of the beautiful weather and peaceful quiet. My goal was to create a painting a day and I did. One day I actually painted two.  www.melissaatorresart.com For prints and other merchandise visit  FineArtAmerica . Follow me on  Facebook . Follow me on  Instagram . Thank you for looking!

  24"x18"x1.5" Acrylic on Canvas/Available Click HERE  for purchase info. 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  

  This is a 9x12 painting done en plein air in Ingram, TX, along the Guadalupe River. We took a week vacation in cute little cabin rentals called Casita Blu. I took advantage of the beautiful weather and peaceful quiet. My goal was to create a painting a day and I did. One day I actually painted two.  www.melissaatorresart.com For prints and other merchandise visit  FineArtAmerica . Follow me on  Facebook . Follow me on  Instagram . Thank you for looking!

  This is a 9x12 painting done en plein air in Ingram, TX, along the Guadalupe River. We took a week vacation in cute little cabin rentals called Casita Blu. I took advantage of the beautiful weather and peaceful quiet. My goal was to create a painting a day and I did. One day I actually painted two.  www.melissaatorresart.com For prints and other merchandise visit FineArtAmerica . Follow me on Facebook . Follow me on Instagram . Thank you for looking!

                                                                        Warm Hints 16x20 oil on wood cradle board I created this after doing a series of small studies exploring new color combinations. I love the warm tones against the cooler colors of the sky and creek water.  This is filled with texture. It is based on a small creek in the town of Glen Rose, Texas. 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

      “Azure Waves" ©2021 Niki Gulley 12" x 24" textured mixed media painting on canvas On our drive through Ennis this spring, the bluebonnets were so full and thick along Sugar Bush ridge. So, I set up my easel to capture this beautiful, peaceful view. I loved how the undulating rows of the clouds, treetops along the hills and wildflowers in the foreground all repeated similar shapes and wave-like patterns adding to the feeling of symmetry and serenity.  I hope you, too, can feel the joy and glory of springtime in Texas! For more information on "Azure Waves II," please contact The Good Art Company Gallery, in Fredericksburg, TX at  goodartcompany.com/gacart/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=25&sort=20a&page=1&z . For details on more of my Texas paintings, please e-mail  Niki Gulley. Or, check out my website at  nikigulley.com  to see more of my contemporary landscape palette knife paintings.

      "Moving Expectations III" ©2021 Niki Gulley 20" x 30" Textured Mixed Media on Canvas As my garden kept evolving this spring, I was treated every day to a new blossoming surprise! After my irises were complete, I was greeted by the most gorgeous roses I've seen since I planted them 5 years ago. So, of course I had to go out and capture those beauties before they disappeared.   Wanting to create pieces that are full of joy, energy, texture and light, I painted  the blooms large to add to that feeling of hope and exuberance. Choosing to leave the background airy and working with thick layers of white on white paint, multi-colored roses dance across the canvas with spontaneity and freedom.  I hope these paintings bring the beauty of nature inside and fill your spirit with light and cheer. *** To see more of my contemporary textured paintings, please visit  nikigulley.com. For more information on my large floral paintings, ple...

    "Moving Expectations II" ©2021 Niki Gulley 20" x 30" Textured Mixed Media on Canvas  My irises this year were so beautiful and prolific and added so much joy after the year that we had, that I felt compelled to capture that feeling on canvas.  Taking the ideas that I started in this new series from inside my studio to outside in my garden, my goal was to create pieces that are full of joy, energy, texture and light.   Painting the flowers larger than life and adding layers and layers of paint to build up texture, the cheerful blooms come to life and dance across the canvas. *** For more information on my large floral paintings, please e-mail  Niki Gulley. To see more of my contemporary textured paintings, please visit  nikigulley.com.

  18"x18"x1/8" Mixed Media on Canvas/Available Click HERE for more info. 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  

   "Moving Expectations" ©2021 Niki Gulley 20" x 30" Textured Mixed Media on Canvas  Taking the ideas that I started in this new series from inside my studio to outside in my garden, my goal was to create pieces that are full of joy, energy, texture and light. My irises this year were so beautiful and prolific and added so much joy after the year that we had, that I felt compelled to capture their symbols of optimism. Painting the yellow blossoms larger than life add to that feeling of hope and exuberance. Choosing to leave the background airy and working with thick layers of white on white paint, ribbons of brightly colored blooms dance across the canvas with spontaneity and freedom.  With room to roam, I hope these paintings bring the beauty of nature inside and fill your spirit with light and cheer. *** To see more of my contemporary textured paintings, please visit  nikigulley.com. For more information on my large floral paintings, please e-ma...

Lila 10x8 oil on linen This is the other portrait I completed for my cousin of his oldest grand daughter. She's is a reader and always has her focus on her next book.  I just loved the light on this one. It was a joy to paint. To see more http://www.sherijonesart.com Sheri@sherijonesart.com http://www.sheriart.blogspot.com. Thank you for viewing my art.  Sheri Jones

                                                                             Marlo 10x8 oil on linen I had the joy of painting this sweet girl for my first cousin. This is his grand daughter.  It was fun challenge to find her spunky personality.  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

   "Planted Sunshine II" ©2021 Niki Gulley 10" x 20" textured mixed media painting on canvas panel This sunflower field that I visited this summer was beautiful. Miles of bright, happy faces sharing their smiles with us and lifting our spirits. My heart literally swelled and I had to capture all of that golden joy on canvas. Just after sunrise, big, billowy clouds drift by on the horizon and are illuminated with color from the rising sun. Utilizing thick paint and palette knives to create broad, energetic strokes and not over blending my marks adds emotion and abstraction for the viewer to fill in their own story.  E-mail  Niki Gulley  for more information on my sunflower and wildflower fields paintings. To see more of my contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit  nikigulley.com .  

     “Azure Waves II" ©2021 Niki Gulley 24" x 12" textured mixed media painting on canvas On our drive through the Hill Country recently, I was drawn to this one lone house nestled amongst the trees, perched on high with this amazing view. A recently formed path guides you on your journey through the azure w aves of bluebonnets while you take in their joy and beauty.  I hope you, too, can feel the energy and serenity of springtime in Texas! For more information on "Azure Waves II," please contact The Good Art Company Gallery, in Fredericksburg, TX at  goodartcompany.com/gacart/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=25&sort=20a&page=1&z . For details on more of my Texas paintings, please e-mail  Niki Gulley. Or, check out my website at  nikigulley.com  to see more of my contemporary landscape palette knife paintings.

  "Kinetic Blues" ©2021 Niki Gulley 36" x 36" textured mixed media on 1.5" gallery wrap canvas with the painting continuing around the edges With such depressing news these days, I felt compelled to paint something that would make us feel much better. And, it worked on me, so I hope it does the same for you. I felt so much happier after painting this larger than life bluebonnet and Indian Paintbrush scene. Working with palette knife and a lot of texture, reveling in the process of flinging and pouring paint to create a joyful, kinetic kaleidoscope, and playing with a cheerful palette of reds, yellows and blues, I feel like this one really lifts one’s spirits and has a touch of whimsy to it. For more details and to purchase "Kinetic Blues," go to  nikigulley.com/kinetic-blues/. *** To see more of my contemporary landscape paintings, visit  nikigulley.com. For more information on my palette floral paintings, please e-mail  Niki Gulley.

  12"x12"x2" Mixed Media on Canvas Click HERE for purchase info. 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  

Averi 20 x16 oil on gallery wrapped canvas I am so excited this painting was accepted in the Lake Granbury Art Association juried fall show.  The reception is scheduled for Friday, September 10 at 7.   This portrait is part of a series of work I am creating of the kids in my family. I come from a large family so I have enough inspiration to keep me busy for a long time 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  

  “Parade of Color" ©2021 Niki Gulley 24" x 48" textured oil painting Filled with joy and energy, Parade of Color is loaded with texture and uplifting hues that almost dance on the canvas. Mysterious light leads you down the path, beckoning you into the distance. What lies beyond? Where will your adventure take you next? I hope you can find the excitement in the journey! To purchase, please visit nikigulley.com/parade-of-color/. E-mail  Niki Gulley  for more information on her palette knife aspen tree and contemporary landscape paintings.  See  NikiGulley.com