Artists Of Texas Contemporary Paintings and Art

   "Venetian Textures II" ©2022 Niki Gulley 16" x 12" textured oil on canvas panel  I started this piece during our Plein Air / Photography Art Trek Workshop that my husband, Scott Williams, and I lead in Venice, Italy. We had painted several other grand locations, but decided on day three to paint a more intimate vignette of the canals. Since the whole city is on water, I love how their "garage doors" are actually for their boats! In this painting, I wanted to focus on all of the wonderful architectural textures and age of the homes as seen in the peeling stucco, crumbling bricks and weathered wood. Luckily I had a steady stream of gondolas passing as I was painting so I could add one in to set the mood. To purchase and for more details, go to  nikigulley.com/venetian-textures/. *** To see more of my contemporary textured landscape paintings, please visit  nikigulley.com. For more information on my Venice and other travel paintings, please e-mail  Nik...

  "Flowing into Spring" ©2022 Niki Gulley SOLD • 24" x 12" textured oil painting on wrap around canvas, framed in an espresso floater frame Just Sold!  I painted this scene from the Dallas Arboretum on location when the weather was beautiful and the spring buds were in full bloom. I love tulips being one of the first flowers to announce that winter has officially ended, so I focused on these colorful red and white striped ones in the foreground, which contrast so well against the complimentary green leaves and grasses. I also liked how their height leads you back into the distant flower beds and onto the Degolyer house in the background, so I chose this vertical panorama format to accentuate that feeling. Loaded with thick oil paint, texture and movement, I hope you can feel the joy that spring is in the air! For more details on my other Texas paintings, please e-mail  Niki Gulley. Or, check out my website at  nikigulley.com  to see more of my contemporary...

  "Rhapsody in Bloom II" ©2022 Niki Gulley 20" x 20" textured oil painting I painted these cheerful tulips from life in my backyard garden. With all of our rain this year, I had a bumper crop and wanted to capture the joy I felt seeing them signaling that winter was finally over and spring had begun! Created with palette knife and thick paint, this piece is bursting with color and texture. Blurring out the background, you can focus on each individual flower. Creating a circular composition within the square format creates a harmony and flow, while unblended diagonal marks add to the energy and happiness of the moment. I hope these tulips brighten your day and lift your spirits, too. *** E-mail  Niki Gulley  for more information on my tulip and contemporary floral paintings. Or, check out my website at  nikigulley.com  to see more of my contemporary landscape palette knife paintings.

    "Rooted Together" ©2022 Niki Gulley 24" x 12" textured oil painting on canvas  Rooted Together was inspired from a trip we took to Monet’s Gardens outside of Paris. Being a lover of impressionist paintings, I was awestruck standing in the footsteps of one of my favorite painters! The gardens have been maintained immacuately and I could see exactly where Monet painted his paintings. I’ve always loved påurple irises and was particularly drawn to this view with the two irises entangled together. Off in the distance, you can see Monet’s picturesque house with that spectacular view of his garden. E-mail  Niki Gulley  for more information on my contemporary floral paintings. If you are interested in purchasing "Rooted Together," go to  nikigulley.com/rooted-together-2/. To see more of my contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit  nikigulley.com .

"Flowing into Spring" ©2022 Niki Gulley 24" x 12" textured oil painting on wrap around canvas, framed in an espresso floater frame I painted this scene from the Dallas Arboretum on location when the weather was beautiful and the spring buds were in full bloom. I love tulips being one of the first flowers to announce that winter has officially ended, so I focused on these colorful red and white striped ones in the foreground, which contrast so well against the complimentary green leaves and grasses. I also liked how their height leads you back into the distant flower beds and onto the Degolyer house in the background, so I chose this vertical panorama format to accentuate that feeling. Loaded with thick oil paint, texture and movement, I hope you can feel the joy that spring is in the air! To purchase "Flowing into Spring," visit  nikigulley.com/flowing-into-spring/. For more details on my other Texas paintings, please e-mail  Niki Gulley. Or, check out my ...

  "Simple Life IV" ©2022 Niki Gulley textured oil paint on canvas • framed in natural wood floater frame • 16" x 20" My husband and I were on a road trip when we came across a couple of these white house glowing on the horizon. Set among vibrant green gently rolling hills with the intense blue ocean in the distance, something beckoned us to stop. Maybe it was the quiet beauty of the scene, or the nostalgic tug at a simpler life, but we were both moved to capture the moment. To convey that feeling of a less congested life, I accentuated the the basic shapes of the homes against the simple repetive curves of the hills. Meanwhile a few wispy clouds drift by adding to the tranquility of the moment. I hope you are transported to this memory of our past, before modern life got so complicated. To see more of my palette knife contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit  nikigulley.com . E-mail -  Niki Gulley *** If you're interested in joining us on one of o...

 "Venetian Textures II" ©2021 Niki Gulley 16" x 12" textured oil on canvas panel  I started this piece during our Plein Air / Photography Art Trek Workshop that my husband, Scott Williams, and I lead in Venice, Italy. We had painted several other grand locations, but decided on day three to paint a more intimate vignette of the canals. Since the whole city is on water, I love how their "garage doors" are actually for their boats! In this painting, I wanted to focus on all of the wonderful architectural textures and age of the homes as seen in the peeling stucco, crumbling bricks and weathered wood. Luckily I had a steady stream of gondolas passing as I was painting so I could add one in to set the mood. To purchase and for more details, go to  nikigulley.com/venetian-textures/. *** To see more of my contemporary textured landscape paintings, please visit  nikigulley.com. For more information on my Venice and other travel paintings, please e-mail  Niki Gull...

"Venetian Textures" ©2021 Niki Gulley 12" x 9" textured oil on canvas panel I started this piece during our Plein Air / Photography Art Trek Workshop that my husband, Scott Williams, and I lead in Venice, Italy. We had painted several other grand locations, but decided on day three to paint a more intimate vignette of the canals. Since the whole city is on water, I love how their "garage doors" are actually for their boats! In this painting, I wanted to focus on all of the wonderful architectural textures and age of the homes as seen in the peeling stucco, crumbling bricks and weathered wood.  To purchase and for more details, check out  nikigulley.com/venetian-textures-ii/. *** To see more of my contemporary textured landscape paintings, please visit  nikigulley.com. For more information on my Venice and other travel paintings, please e-mail  Niki Gulley.

  "Afternoon in the Park," San Miguel, Mexico 12" x 16" Textured Oil on Canvas Panel Some generous collectors of mine invited us to stay with them in their beautiful winter home in San Miguel, Mexico. We loved the colorful architecture and the lush plantings everywhere, and I just had to capture a little of that beauty on canvas. I hope these colorful scenes perk up your day.  To purchase and for more details, please visit  nikigulley.com/afternoon-in-the-park/. *** To see more of my contemporary textured paintings, please visit  nikigulley.com. For more information on my large floral paintings, please e-mail  Niki Gulley.

   "Rooted Together" ©2021 Niki Gulley 24" x 12" textured oil painting on canvas When we were Paris last time we had to take a side trip to visit the hallowed ground where Monet created some of his amazing paintings. Of course it was a fantastic setting for flowers especially leading to his house in the background. Since irises are one of my favorite flowers, I had to make them the star. The purple work well against the other pastel colors. E-mail  Niki Gulley  for more information on my contemporary floral paintings. To see more of my contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit  nikigulley.com .

  "Flowing into Spring" ©2021 Niki Gulley 24" x 12" textured oil painting on wrap around canvas, framed in an espresso floater frame The Arboretum in Dallas is such an amazing resource for us that I can't help but take advantage of it. They always have a spectacular display of tulips announcing that spring has arrived and it is time to put away your winter clothing. I chose this spot with the variegated tulips set against the rows of flowers, along with the Degolyer house in the distance in order to give the composition a sense of scale. For more details on my other 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.

"Rooted Together" ©2020 Niki Gulley 24" x 12" textured oil painting on canvas   How can you go Monet’s house and not get inspired? Since I have always loved Monet’s paintings, it was almost a pilgrimage for me and this was my take on painting his garden. I have included his house in the background as an homage to such a painting giant. I'm excited to have been invited to exhibit at Studio Seven Arts in Pleasanton, CA. If you'd like to see or find out more details about Rooted Together, please check them out: 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 .   NikiGulley.com

Daily Painting #4 "Texas Blue" #1  ©2020 Niki Gulley 5" x 5" textured acrylic painting If spring has arrived in Texas, that can only mean one thing, Bluebonnets! I fell in love with them shortly after moving here for college. They just seem to make me happy whenever I look at them, I hope that my paintings do the same thing for you. If you're interested in purchasing this painting and seeing a close up of its thick texture, just follow this link  http://nikigulley.com/texas-blue-1/. Daily painting #4 picture above in 4" black frame. If interested in framing options, please e-mail me. 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 tell me to add you to my daily paintings newsletter. 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 . ...

"Flowing into Spring" ©2020 Niki Gulley 24" x 12" textured oil painting on wrap around canvas, framed in an espresso floater frame I painted this scene from the Dallas Arboretum on location recently when the weather was beautiful and the spring buds were in full bloom. I love tulips being one of the first flowers to announce that winter has officially ended, so I focused on these colorful red and white striped ones in the foreground, which contrast so well against the complimentary green leaves and grasses. I also liked how their height leads you back into the distant flower beds and onto the Degolyer house in the background, so I chose this vertical panorama format to accentuate that feeling. Loaded with thick oil paint, texture and movement, I hope you can feel the joy that spring is in the air! For more details on my other Texas paintings, please e-mail  Niki Gulley. Or, check out my website at  nikigulley.com  to see mor...

"Visions of Azaleas" ©2020 Niki Gulley 24" x 12" textured oil painting on wrap around canvas, framed in an espresso floater frame Painted on location, I set up my easel in front of these prolific azalea bushes along Turtle Creek near my home. The vibrant pinks and fuchsia were so full of life set against the cool green leaves, that I wanted to capture not only that vivid spring color but also the elegant sycamore tree in the distance with its speckled white bark.  Contrasting the height of the vertical tree against the horizontal blooms, I chose this vertical panoramic canvas, and repeating shapes throughout creates a harmony to the overall scene. Painted with palette knife and lots of texture, I hope you can feel the beauty and energy of a perfect spring day. "Visions of Azaleas" along with several of my contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings are available through  my gallery, the Good Art Company, in Fredericksburg, TX at  ...

"Rhapsody in Bloom II" ©2019 Niki Gulley 20" x 20" textured oil painting I painted these cheerful tulips from life in my backyard garden. With all of our rain this year, I had a bumper crop and wanted to capture the joy I felt seeing them signaling that winter was finally over and spring had begun! Created with palette knife and thick paint, this piece is bursting with color and texture. Blurring out the background, you can focus on each individual flower. Creating a circular composition within the square format creates a harmony and flow, while unblended diagonal marks add to the energy and happiness of the moment. I hope these tulips brighten your day and lift your spirits, too. For more information on Rhapsody in Bloom II, please contact my new gallery: Brandon Jacobs Gallery 319 East 55th Street Kansas City, MO BrandonJacobsGallery.com *** E-mail  Niki Gulley. Or, check out my website at  nikigu...

"Simple Life IV" ©2019 Niki Gulley textured oil paint on canvas • 16" x 20" My husband and I were on a road trip when we came across a couple of these white house glowing on the horizon. Set among vibrant green gently rolling hills with the intense blue ocean in the distance, something beckoned us to stop. Maybe it was the quiet beauty of the scene, or the nostalgic tug at a simpler life, but we were both moved to capture the moment. To convey that feeling of a less congested life, I accentuated the the basic shapes of the homes against the simple repetive curves of the hills. Meanwhile a few wispy clouds drift by adding to the tranquility of the moment. I hope you are transported to this memory of our past, before modern life got so complicated. To see more of my palette knife contemporary impressionistic landscape paintings, visit  nikigulley.com . E-mail -  Niki Gulley *** If you're interested in joining us on one of our upcomi...

"Simple Life II" ©2019 Niki Gulley textured oil paint on canvas • 16" x 20" My husband and I were on a road trip when we came across a couple of these white house glowing on the horizon. Set amongst vibrant green gently rolling hills with the intense blue ocean in the distance, something beckoned us to stop. Maybe it was the quiet beauty of the scene, or the nostalgic tug at a simpler life, but we were both moved to capture the moment. To convey that feeling of a less congested life, I accentuarted the the basic shapes of the homes against the simple repetive curves of the hills. Meanwhile a few wispy clouds drift by adding to the tranquility of the moment. I hope you are transported to this memory of our past, before modern life got so complicated. *** 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! Iceland - Aug. 2020 Fo...