Artists Of Texas Contemporary Paintings and Art

                  "Nova" ©2022 Niki Gulley 36" x 36" textured mixed media painting  on 1.5" wrap around canvas with the painting continuing around the edges Inspired by this gorgeous aspen grove, I wanted to capture the magical morning light casting its warm glow on the forest. Peaceful and mysterious, the sun's rays peek through the knotted trunks causing the landscape to dance with light and awaken with autumn’s kaleidoscope of colors. Loaded with texture and layers and layers of paint, the forest shimmers with hope and discovery for the new day. E-mail  Niki Gulley with any questions. To see more of my palette knife contemporary landscape paintings, visit  nikigulley.com .    

"Seasonal Changes"  ©2022 Niki Gulley 12" x 12" Textured Acrylic Painting on 1.5" Stretched Canvas  Painting continues around the edges so that it can be hung without a frame. I have alway loved watching the seasons change, going from grey and white, moving into greens and yellows and finishing with the gorgeous reds, golds and oranges of fall. If you'd like to receive daily e-mails about these new paintings as soon as I finish them and a chance to purchase them before anyone else, please follow me on Facebook or Instagram. And, if you know anyone else who might be interested, I'd really appreciate it you could pass this along. Thank you! E-mail  Niki Gulley .   NikiGulley.com

"Seasonal Changes" VIII  ©2022 Niki Gulley 12" x 12" Textured Acrylic Painting on 1.5" Stretched Canvas  Painting continues around the edges so that it can be hung without a frame. Being in the woods always seems to open the flood gates on my creativity and hopefully my love of nature gets conveyed into my paintings. If you're interested in purchasing this painting and seeing a close up of its thick texture, just follow this link    https://www.nikigulley.com/seasonal-changes-viii/. If you'd like to receive daily e-mails about these new paintings as soon as I finish them and a chance to purchase them before anyone else, please follow me on Facebook or Instagram. And, if you know anyone else who might be interested, I'd really appreciate it you could pass this along. Thank you! E-mail  Niki Gulley .   NikiGulley.com

"Seasonal Changes" #8  ©2020 Niki Gulley SOLD • 12" x 12" Textured Acrylic Painting on 1.5" Stretched Canvas  Painting continues around the edges so that it can be hung without a frame. Just Sold!  The greens of spring and summer speak to a renewal of energy, of life starting anew. This vibrant burst of color lets you know that no matter what is going on in the world, mother earth just keeps moving forward. If you'd like to receive daily e-mails about these new paintings as soon as I finish them and a chance to purchase them before anyone else, please follow me on Facebook or Instagram. And, if you know anyone else who might be interested, I'd really appreciate it you could pass this along. Thank you! E-mail  Niki Gulley . NikiGulley.com

     "Woodland Adventure" ©2022 Niki Gulley  18" x 24"" textured oil painting on board I find being immersed in nature can have such an uplifting effect, and I wanted to share that feeling with you in Woodland Adventure. I chose pure, intense reds and yellows contrasted against autumn greens to create a fall forest that vibrates with color and energy.  I placed the vivid 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 on a beautiful fall day. E-mail  Niki Gulley  for more information on my aspen and birch paintings. To see more of my contemporary landscape paintings, visit  nikigulley.com .  

   "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 .  

  "Autumn's Tapestry II" ©2022 Niki Gulley textured oil painting on board • 20" x 20" In this painting I wanted you to feel that child-like wonder of staring up into the treetops and heavens above. Choosing uplifting golds and reds contrasted against a turquoise-blue sky, I've arranged the aspens in a circular pattern to give you a sense of laying on the ground, surrounded by the forest. Using diagonal leading lines with the tree trunks and limbs, your eye gazes into the focal point where all of the elements come together. Meanwhile, utilizing thick, curving paint strokes adds to that joyful, playful feeling of hope and discovery. To see more of my impressionist palette knife paintings, please visit  NikiGulley.com . If you have any questions about my aspen and birch tree paintings, please   e-mail  Niki Gulley .  

                    "Winding Water II"  ©2022 Niki Gulley  16" x 20" textured mixed media painting on canvas panel Painted on location along the Willow City Loop in Fredericksburg, TX, I was drawn to this tranquil spot, especially as the day was getting hotter. When I started the scene, there were just a few shadows being cast from the trees on the right but they kept growing as I was painting! I liked the rhythm they were creating so I decided to include their patterns and go ahead and chase the light (which is a no no for plein air painters). But there's always exceptions to the rules, right? I hope you enjoy this cool peaceful place as much as I did. To see more of my contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit  nikigulley.com . E-mail  Niki Gulley for more information on my paintings.

        “Spring Forward IV" ©2021 Niki Gulley SOLD • 24" x 12" textured mixed media painting on 1.5" wrap around canvas with the painting continuing around the edges Just sold through The Good Art Company!  This idyllic setting just screamed Texas to me and I had to paint it. The quintessential windmill spins in the distance, signaling a change in seasons as spring leaps forward. Colorful bluebonnets fill the landscape, inviting you to wander through wildflower fields, noble oaks and onto hilltops ahead, sure to treat your journey with amazing views of the Texas Hill Country.  For details on more of my bluebonnet and Texas wildflower paintings, please e-mail  Niki Gulley. Or, check out my website at  nikigulley.com  to see more of my contemporary landscape palette knife paintings.

 “Pops of Joy” ©2022 Niki Gulley 12" x 16" Textured Mixed Media on Canvas Loaded with thick, textured paint over multiple layers of color, these cheerful poppies are bursting to life with dimension and energy. Whimsical blooms seem to dance in nature's kaleidoscope of spring hues bringing joy and sunshine to everyone they greet. Please e-mail  Niki Gulley  for more details. To see more of my contemporary textured floral and landscape paintings, please visit  nikigulley.com.

        “Spring Forward IV" ©2021 Niki Gulley SOLD • 24" x 12" textured mixed media painting on 1.5" wrap around canvas with the painting continuing around the edges Just sold through The Good Art Company!  This idyllic setting just screamed Texas to me and I had to paint it. The quintessential windmill spins in the distance, signaling a change in seasons as spring leaps forward. Colorful bluebonnets fill the landscape, inviting you to wander through wildflower fields, noble oaks and onto hilltops ahead, sure to treat your journey with amazing views of the Texas Hill Country.  For details on more of my bluebonnet and Texas wildflower paintings, please e-mail  Niki Gulley. Or, check out my website at  nikigulley.com  to see more of my contemporary landscape palette knife paintings.

   "Sunshine on My Mind" ©2022 Niki Gulley 20" x 24" textured acrylic painting on canvas 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 .  

  24" x 12" textured acrylic Sunflower painting by  Niki Gulley I was awestruck by these massive fields of sunflowers blooming not too far away from where I live. Seeing this brilliant carpet of gold, with its sea of faces smiling towards the sun, just made me feel happy and I wanted you to experience that joy, too. Created with palette knife and thick paint, these yellow beauties practically leap off the canvas and come to life! For more details on my other sunflower and floral paintings, please e-mail  Niki Gulley. Or, check out my website at  nikigulley.com  to see more of my contemporary landscape palette knife paintings.

    " Sunshine on My Mind " ©2022 Niki Gulley 24" x 12" textured mixed media painting on canvas I saw these cheerful sunflowers planted in my neighborhood every time I got in my car to ran errands  and they were so bright and colorful, I just had to paint them! So this week, I dragged my body out of bed at 5 a.m. to capture them at sunrise before our Texas heat reached 100 degrees. While not normally an early riser, it was well worth it to bask in their glory while I was painting. I hope you, too, can enjoy their sunshine and start your day with a smile. E-mail  Niki Gulley  for more information on my sunflower and textured palette knife floral paintings. To see more of my contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit  nikigulley.com .

       “Azure Waves II" ©2022 Niki Gulley SOLD  • 24" x 12" textured mixed media painting on canvas Just Sold through the Good Art Company!  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 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.

  "Happy Campers" ©2022 Niki Gulley 8" x 16" textured oil painting Painted on location, I loved these colorful campers we came across at this “glamping” park, and I just had to capture the scene. Their owners seemed to be haivng so much fun and they took such pride in their mobile homes and the way they had decorated them, that a couple even gave us tours of the insides. They were inspiring! I hope this painting brings back fond memoreis of camping for you, too. To purchase "Happy Campers," go to https://www.nikigulley.com/happy-campers/. Or, e-mail  Niki Gulley  for more information. Visit  www.NikiGulley.com  to see more of my contemporary landscape paintings.

 *** "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...